Manukau Institute of Technology/Te Pukenga

Diploma in Marine Engineering

Qualification Education systems in some countries might use a level system divided into 10 levels. High levels imply more complex learning. Learn more	New Zealand Diploma
Level Most education systems cover a wide range of qualifications from certificates to PhD. Learn more	6
Duration	30 Months
Credits	300
Study area	Other Engineering and Related Technologies
English level requirement	IELTS 6.0
Country	New Zealand
City	Auckland
Price international Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.	36,510
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Programme overview

Learn the practical skills you need to get a job as an engineering officer on board a ship. You could find work on a cruise liner, ferry, container ship or support vessels in the oil and gas industry. Completing this programme and the required sea-time is a pre-requisite to obtaining the Maritime New Zealand certificate of competency, the required training leads to the Marine Engineer Class 3 (MEC 3). This certificate means you can work as an engineering officer on vessels anywhere in the world.

Course Content

Year One:
Engineering Watchkeeping 1 – Practicum
Electrical and Electronic Control Systems Operation – Practicum
Marine Engineering Maths
Mechanical Technology 1
Thermodynamics
STCW Basic Safety Training - Basic Sea Survival
STCW Basic Safety Training - Basic Fire Fighting
STCW Basic Safety Training - Basic First Aid
STCW Basic Safety Training - Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
Proficiency in Security Awareness

Year Two:
Engineering Watchkeeping 1
Engineering Watchkeeping 1 – Practicum
Electrical and Electronic Control Systems Operation
Electrical and Electronic Control Systems Operation – Practicum
Electrical and Electronic Control Systems Maintenance and Repair 1
Technical Design Communications
Electrical and Electronic Maintenance – Practicum
Main and Auxiliary Machinery 1
Main and Auxiliary Machinery 1 – Practicum
Fuel, Lubrication, Ballast and other Pumping Systems
Fuel, Lubrication, Ballast and other Pumping Systems – Practicum
Ship Stability and Stress for Marine Engineers
Ship Construction
Stability and Structure – Practicum
Maintenance and Repair of Shipboard Machinery and Equipment – Part A
Maintenance and Repair of Shipboard Machinery and Equipment – Part B
Maintenance and Repair of Shipboard Machinery and Equipment – Practicum

Optional Courses:
Basic Oil and Chemicals
High Voltage at Operational Level

Year Three:
Orals Preparation
Human Elements Leadership and Management (H.E.L.M.)
Main and Auxiliary Machinery 2
Electrical and Electronic Control Systems Operation – Practicum
Electrical and Electronic Control Systems Maintenance and Repair 2
Electrical and Electronic Maintenance – Practicum
Main and Auxiliary Machinery 2 – Practicum
Fuel, Lubrication, Ballast and other Pumping Systems – Practicum
Stability and Structure – Practicum
Maintenance and Repair of Shipboard Machinery and Equipment - Practicum
Pollution Prevention and Maritime Legislation
Advanced Fire Fighting
Proficiency in Survival Craft (PISC)
Medical First Aid

Optional Courses:
Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
Marine Dangerous Goods

Entry requirements

Diploma in Marine Engineering

Programme overview

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