Qualification Overview

1 qualifications were added to your shortlist
Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Marine Systems (Level 4) with strands in Systems Engineering, and Electrical-Electronic
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 220 - 280
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Maritime Engineering and Technology » Maritime Engineering
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the marine industry with people who are able to install electrical and electronics systems or engineering systems.

This is an entry level qualification for people intending to enter or who are already working in a marine systems environment.

Graduates will have the specialised knowledge and skills of the componentry aspects of a service engineer or technician role dependent upon which strand is achieved.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Apply health and safety practices to ensure own safety and minimise potential hazards and environmental risk in a marine systems environment.
- Collaborate and contribute to the achievement of team objectives in a marine systems environment.
- Apply specific industry knowledge and terminology to communicate effectively; and behave in a professional manner with colleagues, managers, and customers.
- Select and use a range of products, materials, hand and power tools, and plant and equipment relevant to common tasks in a marine systems environment.

Graduates of the Systems Engineering strand will also be able to:
- Interpret specifications to sketch proposals or solutions for vessel engineering components or systems.
- Interpret schematics to enable installation of vessel engineering components or systems.
- Manage and support the installation and integration of all vessel systems.
- Maintain, repair, and service fluid handling, mechanical, and steerage systems.
- Produce, lift, and support the components for installation of vessel engineering systems.
- Evaluate vessel engineering components and systems to ensure they are fit for purpose in relation to classification, specifications, and rules.

Graduates of the Electrical-Electronic strand will also be able to:
- Manage the installation of vessel electrical and electronic components, and power systems.
- Interpret schematics to enable installation of vessel electrical and electronic components or systems.
- Evaluate components of vessel electrical and electronic systems to ensure they are fit for purpose in relation to classification, specifications and rules.
Education pathways
This qualification may build on the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 1, 2, or 3.

Graduates of this qualification may progress to the New Zealand Diploma in Marine Vessel Project Management (Level 6) (New Build/Refit) [Ref: 3127].
Entry Requirements
None.
Education Organisation 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3124
Status Current
Created 2016-02-02 10:58:46.0
Last Reviewed 2016-12-01 11:24:12.0
Next Review 2023-02-28 00:00:00.0

Qualification Title

The qualification title names the overall focus of the qualification.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Te Reo Maori Title

Listed under Te Reo Maori title with English equivalent.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Matauranga Maori Qualification

A qualification quality assured and approved through the Te Hono o Te Kahurangi quality assurance approach.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Qualification Type

There are different types of qualifications including certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduate certificates and diplomas. Qualification types relate to NZQF levels.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Level

The NZQF has ten levels. Level one is least complex and is often entry-level, for example foundation certificates. Levels eight to ten are the most complex, and include post-graduate study.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Credits

The credit value relates to the size of the qualification. One credit equates to ten hours of learning. One year's full-time study at a provider is usually 120 credits, but if you are studying part-time or in the work place the credit value may vary.

+Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Subject Area

All qualifications are grouped into subject areas on the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED). The subject area is a keyword and can be used when searching for qualifications in an area of interest.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Strategic Purpose Statement

Strategic purpose statement explains the reason why the qualification has been developed. It identifies the target learners and for what roles the qualification prepares them.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Graduate profile

The Graduate profile explains the skills, knowledge and attributes a graduate will have attained on achieving the qualification. It describes what they can know and do and be.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Education pathways

Education pathways include other qualifications you can enrol into after completing this qualification.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Employment pathways

Employment pathways include the kinds of careers you can develop with this qualification.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Next Review

This is the date the qualification will expire and be reviewed or discontinued.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Last Date For Entry

The last date a learner can be enrolled in a programme leading to this qualification.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Entry Requirements

The level of education or training you need to have achieved before an education organisation will consider enrolling you for it or arranging the training. Each organisation may also have entry requirements for the programmes they run.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Education Organisation

This is the organisation that can help you achieve the qualification.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Developed By

Qualifications are developed by education organisations. These include standard setting bodies, like industry training organisations, and tertiary providers, such as universities, polytechnics and private training establishments.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Quality Assured By

All qualifications on the NZQF have been checked by the quality assurance bodies of NZQA, ITP Quality or NZVCC to ensure qualifications have meaningful outcomes.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Number

All qualifications have a unique number.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Status

The status shows if a qualification is current, expiring or discontinued. Only current qualifications have programmes at education organisations that are open to new enrolments.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Created

This is the date the qualification was listed on the NZQF.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Last Reviewed

Last date the qualification was formally reviewed.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Content

Information on how a qualification is structured.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]

Discontinued

This is the date the qualification was discontinued and no longer available.

Click anywhere in this window to close it, or press [Esc]