New Zealand Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6) with optional strand in Master Yacht also known as Chief Mate Yacht/ Master Yacht

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

General This programme of study is intended for persons who have completed sea service on a vessel according to MNZ guidance documents, and completed their ‘Chief Mate Yacht Training Record Book’ and whom wish to gain their MNZ Certificate of Competence as a Chief Mate Yacht. It is also recognised that some candidates will choose to study over a two or three year period due to leave constraints and industry operational needs so these students will not have completed all sea service prior to commencing their first courses. This ensures flexibility within the programme and the meeting of the industry needs. A number of identified courses may be studied by distance. There is no intention that the complete qualification be studied by distance. Entry to this qualification is open but completion does not guarantee the award of a Maritime New Zealand license. All persons wishing to qualify for a seafarer license must also check the Maritime New Zealand prior certification and minimum service requirements for that license. English language entry requirements Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. This will be demonstrated by meeting the current NZQA requirements. For the minimum English language requirements refer to the following website . International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS Academic score of 6