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

Entry requirements

• IELTS5.5 overall

Prerequisites

General To be admitted to this programme, applicants must hold one of the following: 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 OR [2506] New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 3) or [2511] New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) [2895] New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Crewing (Level 3) a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 3 or above a recognised equivalent. English language entry requirements All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants are required to have an IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules. Additional requirements It is recommended that ākonga be employed or engaged in the Maritime industry Ākonga must provide a Medical Certificate issued by a General Practitioner or provide a Seafarers Medical Certificate or equivalent Ākonga must be physically fit and capable of participating in the practical training component. Important information – Maritime New Zealand Upon successful completion of the programme ākonga may seek Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) licenses that require all applicant to meet sea time, eyesight, and medical requirements. Applicants for the Maritime Engineering Class (MEC 6) MNZ certificate must be at least 18 years old. App