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Qualification Title Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief
Qualification Type Diploma
Level 7
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Maritime Engineering and Technology » Marine Craft Operation
Strategic Purpose Statement
The aim of the Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief is to prepare the student academically to progress to the level of overall command of a vessel. The student will develop specialist knowledge in the areas of safety of life at sea, safety of property at sea, and the integrity of the marine environment, crew, cargo, passengers and will hold the position of responsibility of managing the ship's records and administration. Essential analytical and problem solving skills to the level of command for either a foreign going ship or managerial position ashore.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this programme will be able to:

Master's strand
Graduates will be able to:
* Apply knowledge of ship operations on a foreign-going ship
* Manage the planning and conduct of a passage and determine position on a foreign-going ship in any operating area.
* Manage ship operations in port and apply commercial principles to achieve commercial success on board a ship or in a shore based maritime environment.
* Apply strategies to ensure protection of the marine environment.
* Apply effective leadership and demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour, in a socially and culturally appropriate manner when leading a team.
* Apply knowledge of risk and human factors in a marine environment.

Chief's strand
Graduates will be able to:
* Apply knowledge of marine engineering fundamentals to defined and applied marine engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies.
* Undertake research for a broadly defined engineering scenario using analytical tools appropriate to the maritime industry.
* Design solutions for maritime technology problems with consideration for risk assessment, health and safety, culture, human factors and the environment.
* Apply leadership and management skills appropriate to a complex and dynamic maritime domain.
* Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour, in a socially and culturally appropriate manner when leading a team.
* Apply commercial principles to achieve success on board a ship or in a shore based maritime environment.
Education pathways
Graduates of this programme may wish to continue study with a Bachelor, Masters or MBA
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry to the programme is restricted to:

a) those students holding a Watchkeeper deck Certificate of Competency issued by Maritime New Zealand or an overseas qualification recognised by MNZ as being equivalent,

Or

b) those students who have completed the academic components of the NZ2515 New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science programme,

Or

c) those students holding a Marine Engineer Class 3 Certificate of Competency issued by Maritime New Zealand or an overseas qualification recognised by MNZ as being equivalent,

Or

d) those students who have completed the academic components of the NZ2514 New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering programme

English Language Entry Requirements
Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency.

English Language Requirements for International Students
International students are required to meet the minimum English language requirements for this level programme as detailed on the following NZQA webpages:
here

And

here

Selection Criteria
Places will be offered to students meeting the entry criteria on the basis of the order of confirmed course booking until such time as the course is deemed full. Students will be informed of the Maritime New Zealand health and fitness requirements for issuing a Certificate of Competency Licence. The student must: satisfy minimum age criteria, medical fitness [including vision, hearing], and 'fit and proper person' criteria
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics Quality
Number MN4183
Status Current
Created 2003-08-14 12:12:34.0
Next Review 2019-11-28 00:00:00.0
Content
Master:

Vehicle Techical Operations
Command Meteorology
Risk Analysis and Human Factors
Maritime Commercial Practice and Ship Master's Business
Manage Maritime Operations
Naval Architecture
Navigation Control and Emergency Response
Manage Safety and Operations (Orals)
Adjust Compasses

CHIEF MEC 1 & MEC 2

Electrical, electronic and control engineering management
Naval Architecture Management
Thermodynamics 2
Fluid Mechanics Management
Solid Mechanics Management
Engineering Knowledge
Human Elements in Leadership and Management (HELM) (Leadership and Management)
Marine Engineering Maths 1
Technical Design Communication
Electrical Marine Control Engineering
Chief Engineering Knowledge

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