Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 6 (Level 4)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Study to become a Marine Engineer Class 6 (MEC 6)Start your marine engineering journey with your entry-level MEC 6 qualification.Get the skills and knowledge to become a marine engineer. This programme is ideal if you are newly employed in the maritime industry, or you are engine room crew wishing to progress to a marine engineer role. It will prepare you for work on ships operating in New Zealand and foreign waters. You will also get skills in how to work safely onboard and what to do in an emergency. You will learn the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain engine room and auxiliary equipment to entry-level Marine Engineer Class 6 (MEC 6) standards under the Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework.

About the provider

MIT is one of the largest providers of technical, vocational, and professional education in New Zealand, and has been awarded the highest possible rating, Category One, by the NZQA.

MIT has five campuses across Auckland, with a wide range of subjects for you to choose from. Our campuses and study facilities are located right in the heart of the industry — giving you access to the skills, networks and contacts you need.

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