New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing
NMIT
Subject area
Marine Craft Operation
Qualification
Duration
17 Weeks
Total student fees
$3,503
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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 by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) to work independently and with only broad guidance as crew on vessels operating in unlimited waters.
The qualification is for qualified deck and engine room crew intending to advance to able seafarer roles and for people intending to begin a career in marine electro-technology.
Graduates of the Deck Crew strand will be able to carry out crewing duties at a support level to watchkeepers and or masters.
Graduates of the Electro-technology strand will be able to carry out crewing duties at a support level to electro-technical officers.
Graduates of the Engineering strand will be able to carry out crewing duties at a support level to engineers.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
There are no minimum academic requirements for entry to the programme. 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 (IELTS) 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: Applicants for each Programme must hold the MNZ Licence (or equivalent) as listed below: Applicants for Maritime Crewing - STCW Deck Watch Rating / STCW Engine Watch Rating - no prior MNZ licence required Applicants for Maritime Crewing - STCW Able Seafarer Deck / STCW Able Seafarer Engine / STCW Electro-technical Rating must hold either: STCW Deck Watch Rating (for Deck Crewing strand) STCW Engine Watch Rating (for Engineering strand) There is no pre-requisite MNZ licence for the Electro-technical strand. Applicants should be aware that there are MNZ sea time, medical and eyesight requirements for the MNZ license which their programme contributes towards.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
17 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$3,503 | $3,503 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$5,040 | $5,040 |
| Total | $8,543 | $8,543 |
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Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 422 733
Phone: (03) 546 9175
Fax: (03) 546 3325
Email: info@nmit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nmit.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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