Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)Diploma in Foreign Going Master Or Chief (Level 7) Also Known As Chief Mate Or Master
Level of Study
Graduate Certificate or Diploma
Summary
Programme highlightsModular intakes for this programme mean you can start scheduled courses during the year.
Domestic students: Please contact our Ask Me! Student Services team.
International students: Please contact our International team for more information.
Take charge as the Chief Mate or command of your ship as Master.
You’ll develop specialist knowledge in the areas of safety of life at sea, safety of property at sea, and the integrity of the marine environment, crew, cargo and passengers. You will learn how to manage the cargo and the non-technical maintenance of the vessel. You will hold the position of responsibility of managing the ship’s records and administration. You will also learn the essential analytical and problem-solving skills to the level of command for either a foreign-going ship or managerial positions ashore.
Talented individuals can expect to progress quickly and receive good levels of pay, with the opportunity to explore the world’s most exotic locations.
This qualification leads to a Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) certificate. Expand for more detail.
To become a Chief MateYou will need to complete the Diploma in Foreign-going Master or Chief (Level 7), including a minimum of 12 months sea time as a Watchkeeper Deck, before applying to MNZ for a:
Then you can take the next step to become the Master of your vesselA minimum of 36 months sea time as a Watchkeeper Deck will enable you to apply to Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) for a:
Award of the MNZ Chief Mate or Master certificate of competency will also require the completion of:
- Sea service
- MNZ medical fitness certificate
- Eyesight test (including for colour vision)
- Fit and proper person check
- Final exam
- Ancillary certificates.
See maritimenz.govt.nz for all requirements needed before you apply.
This is an internationally recognised programme, meeting the standards of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) STCW code (Standard for Training and Certification for Watchkeepers), (regulation II/1).
Entry criteria
Entry to the programme is restricted to- Those students holding a Watchkeeper deck Certificate of Competency issued by Maritime New Zealand or an overseas qualification recognised by MNZ as being equivalent; or
- Those students who have completed the academic components of the NZ2515 NZ Diploma in Nautical Science programme; or
- Those students holding a Marine Engineer Class 3 Certificate of Competency issued by Maritime New Zealand or an overseas qualification recognised by MNZ as being equivalent, and passes within the past five years in the Mathematics and Engineering Drawing courses of the revised Class 3 Certificate of Competency; or
- Those students who have completed the academic components of the NZ2514 New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering programme.
Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English.
Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency.
International students: English language entry requirementsFor 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 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.
Regulatory and other entry requirementsStudents intending to pursue a seagoing career must produce evidence of having met the medical and eyesight/hearing standards currently in force by Maritime New Zealand. These are statutory requirements for working on vessels. Applicants must be physically capable of completing the programme.
Disclaimer