Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 5

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates

Nelson:

9 October 2023
Study options

Full-time with some part-time options
Length

24 weeks total duration for MEC5 (includes MEC6) – includes online/distance learning components and a 10 week block course here in Nelson. If you already hold MEC6, then this duration will be reduced.
Total credits

90
Fees

2023: $2,830 plus $90 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2509

Do you enjoy building and maintaining machines or systems? Are you a natural problem-solver? Do you thirst for adventure on the high seas? Why not turn your interest into a career as a Marine Engineer?

This programme is a significant stepping stone toward a worthwhile career as a seafarer. The Class 5 is a 45 credit certificate programme to add on to your endorsement in Marine Engineering Class 6. This optional endorsement recognises those that can apply their skill to advanced vessel systems including electrical and control systems.

You need 200 hours of seatime on any powered vessel and a completed MEC6 MNZ Training Record Book to apply.

Learn how to operate and maintain all the equipment and systems onboard a vessel

Whether your interest is new vessel construction and boat building or equipment maintenance and upgrades, this programme aims to provide you with practical maritime engineering skills. How you apply these skills is your choice - careers in the maritime industry are many and diverse (learn more below - under Careers).

Furthermore, if you want more information on the International Maritime Institute of New Zealand click the link IMINZ.(external link)

Develop core skills needed to keep your crew and the environment safe

Marine Engineers ensure the safe operation and essential maintenance of systems for the benefit of the crew and surrounding environment. This programme aims to develop these essential skills. Our focus on safety and leadership has earned New Zealand a solid reputation worldwide for maritime engineering training. For example, The Marine Engineer Class 5 license (MEC5) is internationally recognised.

Careers

The skills you will amass during your career and your training may enable you to work in:

Vessel management

Vessel and equipment maintenance and upgrades

Ship services such as ship agents, ship chandleries, specialist operations

Research, design, and development

New vessel constructions and boat building

Computer management of assets

Steam plant operations

Classic vessels restoration and more.

The more skills you learn and have to offer the industry, the more income options you will have.

International recognition

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

There are no minimum academic requirements for entry.

English language requirements

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Those students whose first language is not English should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 5.5 (with no band score lower than 5.0) issued within the last two years, or equivalent.

Other requirements

Students must provide a Medical Certificate issued by a General Practitioner, or provide a Seafarers Medical Certificate or equivalent.

Be physically fit and capable of participating in the practical training component.

Applicants should be aware that there are MNZ seatime, eyesight and medical requirements if they wish to apply for MNZ Licences on completion of this programme. Applicants should refer to www.maritimenz.govt.nz(external link) website for details of these requirements.

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