New Zealand Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 5
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Do you enjoy building and maintaining machines or systems? Are you a natural problem-solver? Do you thirst for adventure on the high seas? Why not turn your interest into a career as a Marine Engineer?
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
There are no minimum academic requirements for entry.
English language requirements
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Those students whose first language is not English should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS0 overall academic score of at least 5.5 (with no band score lower than 5.0) Issued within the last two years, or equivalent.
Other requirements
Students must provide a Medical Certificate issued by a General Practitioner, or provide a Seafarers Medical Certificate or equivalent.
Be physically fit and capable of participating in the practical training component.
Applicants should be aware that there are MNZ seatime, eyesight and medical requirements if they wish to apply for MNZ Licences on completion of this programme. Applicants should refer to www.maritimenz.govt.nz(external link) website for details of these requirements.
About the provider
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough.
NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs.
You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.