Diploma in Foreign-going Master or Chief (Level 7) (Chief Engineering Foreign-going)

Program Overview

The Diploma in Foreign-going Master or Chief (Level 7) prepares marine engineers for senior roles. Graduates qualify for Maritime New Zealand certificates, leading to careers as Chief or Second Engineers on large vessels or in managerial shore-based positions. The modular intakes allow for flexible enrollment throughout the year.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Diploma in Foreign-going Master or Chief (Level 7) (Chief Engineering Foreign-going) is also known as Marine Engineer Class 2 (MEC 2) or Marine Engineer Class 1 (MEC 1). This program is designed for marine engineers who wish to progress to senior engineer or head of a technical department roles. It focuses on developing critical thinking skills to solve complex engineering problems at sea. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to take charge of engineering operations, lead engineering teams on advanced vessels, manage technical operations on large cruise ships, or hold managerial shore-based positions. This qualification leads to a Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) certificate.

Outline:

This program requires students to complete eight courses for a total of 120 credits: It equips students with mathematical skills to solve engineering problems and understand technical specifications and instructions for unfamiliar equipment.

• Level 6 942.674 Fluid mechanics management (10 credits): This course provides a broad theoretical understanding of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles and a practical overview of their application for safe ship operations.
• 942.677 Electrical, electronic and control engineering management (15 credits): This course focuses on managing the operation of electrical and electronic control equipment.
• Level 7 942.733 Solid mechanics management (15 credits): This course provides an understanding of the principles and laws of mechanics, applying problem-solving skills to the dynamics of machines, particularly power transmission systems.
It also develops problem-solving skills related to the strength of materials onboard a vessel to evaluate performance and make decisions regarding seaworthiness.
• 942.736 Human elements in leadership and management (HELM) (leadership and management) (15 credits): This course focuses on managing and leading a team in a maritime environment.
• 942.745 Naval architecture management (15 credits): This course develops theoretical and practical knowledge of naval architecture and ship design features.
• 942.750 Thermodynamics 2 (20 credits): This course provides a broad theoretical and practical overview of applied thermodynamics principles to evaluate performance and make decisions regarding a ship's seaworthiness.
• 942.751 Chief engineering knowledge (15 credits): This course covers theoretical and practical knowledge of main and auxiliary machinery to maintain a ship's seaworthiness and covers the responsibilities of the engineering crew.

Careers:

Upon graduation, students can pursue careers as Chief (MEC 1) and Second Engineer (MEC 2) on large cruise ships, or managerial shore-based positions. For potential salaries, visit careers.govt.nz.

Other:

• Modular intakes for this program allow students to start scheduled courses throughout the year.
• Students must meet the medical and eyesight/hearing standards set by Maritime New Zealand before beginning the program.
• This is an internationally recognized program.
• Award of the MNZ MEC 2 or MEC 1 certificates of competency will also require the completion of:
• Sea service
• Maritime NZ medical
• Eye test fit and proper check
• Oral exam
• Ancillary certificates.
• Students can also pursue postgraduate programs in the shipping industry.
• Students could develop skills in logistics with a Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain and Shipping Management (Level 7).
• Students can take individual courses for a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) without enrolling in the full program.