Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Campus
Manukau campus
Study to become a marine engineering officerAre you are a marine engineer looking to progress to more senior roles or move to larger vessels?Gain the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain engine room and auxiliary equipment to Marine Engineer Class 4 (MEC4) or Marine Engineer Class 3 (MEC 3) standards under the Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework. You will get hands-on experience with practical on-site workshops and sea time onboard a ship. Completion of the MEC 3 certificate of competency means you can work as an engineering officer on vessels anywhere in the world. You could find work on a foreign-going cruise liner, cargo ship, oil and chemical tanker ship, ferry, container ship or support vessel. This qualification combined with sea time and Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) requirements leads to a MNZ certificate: Marine Engineer Class 4 (MEC 4) certificate of competency Marine Engineer Class 3 (MEC 3) certificate of competency.
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