New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6) also known as Marine Engineer Class 3 (MEC 3)

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

General Applicants must have completed the academic component of the New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing – Able Seafarer Engine strand (L4) (NZ2511-03) OR Provide evidence of sea service required for the Watchkeeper certificate of competency as per the STCW code. Academic Applicants with no seafaring experience: 14 credits in either Mathematics (calculus, algebra or equivalent) and / or physics at NCEA Level 2. International students: English language entry requirements For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules . International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link . Give yourself credit with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Did you know you can use the knowledge and experience you already have to your advantage? Your previous work experience and on-the-job skills, volunteering, professional development, and other providers’ qualifications can be recognised as prior learning, matched against credits in our courses, and put towards your qualification – potentially saving you money and possibly helping you to complete your qualification faster Learn more .