Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) with strands in Deck
Crew, Electro-technology, and Engineering
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
60
NZSCED
031705
Engineering and Related Technologies > Maritime Engineering
and Technology > Marine Craft Operation
Qualification developer
Competenz
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
May 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the maritime
industry with personnel who have the skills and knowledge
required by the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
to work independently and with only broad guidance as crew on
vessels operating in unlimited waters.
The qualification is intended for qualified deck and engine room
crew wishing to advance to able seafarer roles and for people
wishing to begin a career in marine electro-technology.
Graduates will carry out crewing duties within their strand
speciality area at a support level to watchkeepers, masters,
electro-technical officers or engineers.
Completion of this qualification is a pre-requisite to applying for a
Maritime New Zealand Able Seafarer-Deck, Able
Seafarer-Engine, Integrated Rating and Electro-technology
Rating certificates. Award of the Able Seafarer-Deck, Able
Seafarer-Engine, Integrated Rating and Electro-technology
Rating certificates by Maritime New Zealand may also require the
completion of: a logbook, oral exam and ancillary certificates.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
 Apply safe and sustainable working practices and contribute
to effective communication and emergency response on
board a vessel.
Graduates of the Deck Crew Strand will also be able to:
 Contribute as a deck hand to shipboard maintenance and
repair.
 Maintain a safe navigational watch at the support level and
assist with berthing the vessel.
Outcome Statement
 Handle and correctly stow cargo and stores.
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 Safely operate deck equipment and machinery.
 Operate survival craft and rescue boats.
Graduates of the Electro-technology Strand will also be able
to:
 Contribute as an electro-technical rating to shipboard
maintenance and repair.
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 Contribute to the monitoring and operation of on-board
electrical, electronic and engineering control systems.
Graduates of the Engineering Strand will also be able to:
 Contribute as an engineer to shipboard maintenance and
repair.
 Contribute to on-board engineering.
Education pathway
This qualification can build on the skills developed in:
 New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 3) with
strands in Deck Crewing, Engineering, Passenger Services,
and Superyacht Crewing [Ref: 2506]
Graduates may progress to:
 New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 4)
with strands in Fishing and Watchkeeping [Ref: 2513]
 New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5)
[Ref: 2512]
 New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6)
[Ref: 2515]
Graduates may also progress to marine engineering
qualifications:
 New Zealand Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 6
(Level 4) with an optional strand in Marine Engineering
Class [Ref: 2509]
 New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6)
[Ref: 2514]
 New Zealand Diploma in Marine Electro-technology
(Level 6) [Ref: 2894].
Graduates may also move to electro-technical jobs on-shore but
may need to complete a New Zealand Certificate or Diploma in
Electrical or Electronic Engineering to meet the registration
requirements of the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
New Zealand registered electrical or electronic technicians who
wish to go to sea as an Electro-technical Officer will need to
complete this qualification or New Zealand Diploma in Marine
Electro-technology (Level 6) [Ref: 2894].
Employment pathway
Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
required to work as crew on general commercial, or passenger
vessels operating in unlimited waters.
With additional training and sea time, graduates may progress to
roles such as:
 Mate or Master fishing vessel
 Watchkeeper Deck < 500GT
 Marine engineer
 Electro-Technical Officer
 Watchkeeper Deck – Unlimited, which is the mandatory
prerequisite to Master of a Foreign Going Ship (Master
Mariner) qualifications.
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Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification can be awarded by an organisation which
has an approved programme of study, or industry training
programme leading to the qualification.
The certificate will display the logo of the NZQF and may
display the name and/or logo of the awarding body.
Evidence requirements for assuring
consistency
All Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) either arranging
training or delivering programmes that lead to the award of
the qualification are required to participate in a consistency
process scheduled by NZQA.
This will involve reviewing evidence associated with
graduate’s achievement of outcomes, and agreeing
acceptable thresholds for qualification outcome achievement
and areas for improvement.
To demonstrate how graduates are achieving the
qualification graduate profile outcomes, TEOs are required
to produce their own evidence in a high level report.
Evidence will include the following:
 Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the
qualification meet graduate profile outcomes.
 Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes
continue to meet current industry needs.
 A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that
graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes.
 Successful completion of the Maritime New Zealand
Log Book and Exams.
 Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Further information can be found on the NZQA website.
Minimum standard of achievement
and standards for grade
endorsements
Achievement of all outcomes in the core section and at least
one strand. There are no grade endorsements for this
qualification.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
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.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
Programmes leading to this qualification must be in accordance with
the relevant maritime certificate requirements.
TEOs arranging training or delivering programmes towards this
qualification must ensure that the training arranged and programmes
of learning delivered, are kept up-to-date with regard to amendments
to, and replacements of relevant legislation, regulations. Current
legislation and regulations can be accessed at
http://legislation.govt.nz and http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/.
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
1
Programme must cover the requirements of the STCW-Basic
certification as detailed in the following tables:
Apply safe and sustainable
working practices and
contribute to effective
communication and
emergency response on board
a vessel.
Credits 20
Table A-VI/1-1
 Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment.
Table A-VI/1-2
 Minimize the risk of fire and fight and extinguish fires.
Table A-VI/1-3
 Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or
medical emergency.
Table A-VI/1-4
 Comply with emergency procedures
 Take action to protect the marine environment
 Observe safe working practices
 Contribute to effective communication and relationships
 Take action to control fatigue.
Programme must cover all aspects of the following competencies
of STCW A VI/6-1
 Security Awareness.
Deck Crew Strand
2
Contribute as a deck hand to
shipboard maintenance and
repair.
Credits 5
3
Maintain a safe navigational
watch at the support level and
assist with berthing the vessel.
Credits 20
4
Handle and correctly stow
cargo and stores.
Credits 5
Programme must cover maintenance and repair competencies as
per STCW Tables (for relevant strand) A-II/5 as follows:
Function: Maintenance and repair at the support level Contribute
to shipboard maintenance and repair.
Programme must cover the following STCW competencies as per
table A-II/5 Function: Navigation at the support level –
 Contribute to a safe navigational watch
 Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring
operations.
Programme must cover the following STCW competencies as per
Table A-II/5 Function: Cargo handling and stowage at the support
level –
 Contribute to the handling of cargo and stores.
5
Safely operate deck
equipment and machinery.
Credits 5
Programme must cover the following STCW competencies as per
Table A-II/5 Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and
care for persons on board at the support level
 Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and
machinery.
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Operate survival craft and
rescue boats.
Credits 5
Programme must cover all aspects of the following competencies
of the STCW Table A-Vl/2-1:
 Survival craft and rescue boats.
Electro-technology Strand
7
Contribute as an
electro-technical rating to
shipboard maintenance and
repair.
Programme must cover maintenance and repair competencies as
per STCW Tables (for relevant strand) A-III/7 as follows:
Function: Maintenance and repair at the support level Contribute
to shipboard maintenance and repair
Credits 5
8
Contribute to the monitoring
and operation of on-board
electrical, electronic and
engineering control systems.
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Programme must cover the following STCW competencies as per
Table A-III/7 Function: Electrical, electronic and control
engineering at the support level
 Safe use of electrical equipment
 Contribute to monitoring the operation of electrical systems
and machinery
 Use hand tools electrical and electronic measurement
equipment for fault finding, maintenance and repair
operations.
as per Table A-III/7 Function: Maintenance and repair at the
support level
 Contribute to the maintenance and repair of electrical
systems and machinery on board.
as per Table A-III/7 Function: Controlling the operation of the ship
and care for persons on board at the support level
 Contribute to the handling of stores.
Engineering Strand
9
10
Contribute as an engineer to
shipboard maintenance and
repair.
Programme must cover maintenance and repair competencies as
per STCW Tables (for relevant strand) A-III/5as follows:
Credits 5
Function: Maintenance and repair at the support level Contribute
to shipboard maintenance and repair.
Contribute to on-board
engineering.
Programme must cover the following STCW competencies as per
Table A-III/5 Function: Marine engineering at the support level
Credits 35
 Contribute to a safe engineering watch
 Contribute to the monitoring and controlling of an engine
room watch
 Contribute to fuelling and oil transfer operations
 Contribute to bilge and ballast operations
 Contribute to the operation of equipment and machinery.
Programme must cover the following STCW competencies as per
Table A-III/5 Function: Electrical, electronic and control
engineering at the support level
 Safe use of electrical equipment.
as per Table A-III/5 Function: Controlling the operation of the ship
and care for persons on board at the support level.
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 Contribute to the handling of stores.
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