New Zealand Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 6
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Marine Craft Operation
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
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 entry-level Marine Engineer Class 6 (MEC 6) standards under the Maritime NZ Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework.
The qualification is intended for new entrants to the industry or engine room crew intending to progress to roles as marine engineer.
Graduates will generally operate under broad supervision from the chief engineer and the vessel master.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Maritime Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$67,000
Median earnings one year after study
$63,000
Median earnings two years after study
$61,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
72%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: (800) 862284
Phone: (800) 862284
Email: quality@tepukenga.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
MyQ is now closed. Find out more about MyQ