New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6) also known as Officer of the Watch or 2nd mates ticket

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

General Students intending to pursue a seagoing career must produce evidence of having met the medical and eyesight standards currently in force by Maritime New Zealand. These are statutory requirements for working on ships. AND Completed the academic component of the New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing – Able Seafarer Deck strand (L4) (NZ2511-01) OR Provide evidence of sea service required for the Watchkeeper certificate of competency as per STCW code Academic Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme Applicants with no seagoing experience: 14 credits in either Mathematics (calculus, algebra or equivalent) and/or Physics English Language entry requirements Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. 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 . Note: For this programme this means applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 or no band lower than 5.5. Special & discretionary admission Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. MIT works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme. Any