New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering

Manukau Institute of Technology

Subject area

Marine Craft Operation

Qualification

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Entry requirements

N/A

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the maritime industry with people who have the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain engine room and auxiliary equipment to Marine Engineer Class 3 (MEC3) or Class 4 (MEC4) standards under the Maritime NZ Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework. The officer in charge of the watch will be expected to operate unsupervised for extended periods in sole charge of complex and unpredictable vessel operations.

The qualification is for marine engineers intending to progress to more senior roles or move to larger vessels but is also open to new entrants to the industry.

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Maritime Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:

$101,000

Median earnings one year after study

$103,000

Median earnings two years after study

$83,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

67%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 22 62 62
Phone: (0800) 626252
Fax: (09) 968 8701
Email: enquiries@manukau.ac.nz
Web: http://www.manukau.ac.nz

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Sources

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