
Study to become a marine engineering officer
New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6)
Also known as Marine Engineer Class 4 (MEC 4) or Marine Engineer Class 3 (MEC 3)
Programme highlights
Take the next step in your career and become a marine engineering officer.
This programme is ideal for you if 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.
Key facts
Start month(s) |
February |
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Study location(s) |
New Zealand Maritime School |
Level | 6 |
Domestic fees |
$7,100 (approx.) per year |
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) |
Not available |
Programme code | NZ2514 |
Duration |
Full-time for 2.5 years (30 months). Includes 19 months in-class attendance, 3 months of workshops and 9 months sea time onboard a ship. |
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Study method |
Classes plus practical sea time component |
Credits | 300 |
International fees | NZD$16,400 (approx.) |
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) |
Not available |
Qualification leads to |
New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6) |

Key information for students
New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6)
Entry requirements | ||
Minimum requirements [?] Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification. | General Open entry for Domestic students International students: English Language Entry Requirements For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-internationalstudents/ | |
Detailed requirements [?] Click here for more information on any additional entry criteria for this qualification. | More information about entry to this qualification | |
Duration [?] The minimum amount of time it takes to complete this qualification. | 2.5 Years | |
Tuition fees | Annual | Total qualification |
Student fees
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Annual: The annual tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) Total qualification: The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) |
$6,787 | $16,967 |
Government tuition subsidy
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Annual: The average annual amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$19,738 | $49,344 |
Total
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Annual: The combined total of the annual amount paid by both the student and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The combined total of the amount paid by both the student and government towards the total tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$26,525 | $66,311 |
Compulsory student services fee | ||
Student loan information [?] Click here for more information on loans and allowances. | StudyLink | |
Student success | ||
Successful course completions [?] The percentage of students who successfully completed courses towards this qualification last year. | 42% | |
National graduate outcomes (3 years after completion) | ||
Median earnings [?] The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
Earnings range [?] The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range. | N/A - N/A | |
In employment [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
In further study [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
On a benefit [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
Note: all KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic students only. Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students |
Information is correct as at 28 May 2022. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2022 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2022 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2022 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2022 are based on the 2021 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2022. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.