New Zealand Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 6 (Level 4)
Kua whakamanahia tēnei akoranga e Te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa i raro i te wāhanaga 249 o te Ture Mātauranga 1989, ā, kua whakamanahia a Westport Deep Sea Fishing School Ltd ki te whakarato i taua i te wāhanga 250 o te Ture.
Feel free to contact Peter Maich on 027 450 7585 with any questions on this program, applications and final licencing details.
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$2,500 gst inc
Introduction
This qualification is the training required to sit for the New Zealand Skipper Coastal Offshore.
See licence details
https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/certification/marine-engineers/MEC-6.asp
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the maritime industry with personnel who have the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain engine room and auxiliary equipment to entry-level Marine Engineer Class 6 (MEC 6) standards under the Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework.
The qualification is intended for new entrants to the industry or engine room crew wishing to progress to roles as marine engineer. Graduates will generally operate under broad supervision from the chief engineer and the vessel master.
Completion of this qualification is a pre-requisite to applying for a Maritime New Zealand Marine Engineer Class 6 or Marine Engineer Class 5 Certificate. Award of these certificates by Maritime New Zealand may also require the completion of: a logbook, oral exam and ancillary certificates.
WDSFS can assist with the application process for the MEC6 Licence and provide the finial MNZ exam as part of the program to student meeting all MNZ application requirements.
Accommodation
The Westport Deep Sea Fishing School owns and operates a 50 room hostel where rooms are available for $50.00 gst inc (covers breakfast and evening meal). Call 0800 782 969 for more information.
Qualification Gained
On successful program completion the following will be gained.
New Zealand Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 6 (Level 4)
STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
WDSFS will also assist with the MNZ application for the Skipper Coastal Offshore licence if required and can conduct the final MNZ exams toward this licence.
Program content
STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Operating and Monitoring Vessel’s Engines and Machinery
Maintaining Vessel’s Engines and Machinery
Slipway Preparation
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
It is recommended that applicants have already completed the New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (Skipper Restricted Limits) or hold ringfenced equivalent certificates and be currently employed within a commercial maritime operation and/or have ongoing access to commercial vessels and MNZ qualified skippers to assist with your completion of the WDSFS Task Book.
Applicants will need to meet the full MNZ sea time, medical and eyesight requirements prior to commencing this programme and be 18 years of age or over if they wish to be eligible for the MNZ licence which this programme contributes towards OR be prepared to work towards these requirements after the training program is completed.
Note: Entry to this qualification is open but completion does not guarantee the award of a Maritime New Zealand license. All persons wishing to qualify for a seafarer license must also check the Maritime New Zealand prior certification and minimum service requirements for that license.
Resources for Skipper Coastal Offshore Licence
Maritime New Zealand – Mechanical Engineering Class 6 Guidelines
https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/certification/marine-engineers/MEC-6.asp
Maritime New Zealand – Certificate of Medical Fitness for National or Ring-Fenced licences
https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/certification/documents/Certificate-of-Medical-Fitness-Form-National-Ringfenced.pdf
Certificate of Medical Fitness (your doctor will complete this form and issue the above Certificate of Medical fitness. You are required to take both to the doctor’s appointment.
https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/certification/documents/Medical-Examination-Form-Seafarers.pdf
Maritime New Zealand Seafarer certificate application form
https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/certification/documents/Seafarer-certificate-application-form.pdf