Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Diploma in Marine Electro-technology (Level 6)
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
6
Credits
300
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 advanced maritime
electro-technical skills to electro-technical officer standard under
the Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification and Operational
Limits Framework.
The qualification is intended for new entrants to the industry or
electro-technical ratings wishing to progress to roles as
electro-technical officer. It would also be suitable for shore-based
electrical engineers wishing to begin a career at sea.
The corresponding Maritime New Zealand Electro-technical
Officer (ETO) certificate of competency is the most senior
maritime electro-technical role.
Completion of this qualification is a pre-requisite to applying for a
Maritime New Zealand Electro-technical Officer Certificate.
Award of this certificate 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 leadership, teamwork and communication skills to
lead electro-technical work on board vessels.
 Monitor the operation of electrical and electronic shipboard
systems.
 Manage the operation of generators and distribution
systems for shipboard electricity reticulation.
 Operate computers and computer networks on vessels for
the control of on-board systems.
Outcome Statement
 Manage the maintenance and repair of electrical and
electronic equipment including monitoring systems,
automatic control devices and protective devices.
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 Manage the maintenance and repair of automation and
control systems of the main propulsion and auxiliary
machinery.
 Maintain and repair bridge navigation equipment and ship
communication systems.
 Maintain and repair electrical, electronic, and control
systems of deck machinery and cargo-handling
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equipment.
 Maintain and repair control and safety hotel equipment.
 Ensure compliance with marine pollution prevention
requirements.
 Lead safe and sustainable working practices, effective
communication and emergency response on board a
vessel.
 Direct firefighting operations on board a vessel.
 Operate survival craft and rescue boats.
 Maintain vessel security and provide on-board medical
care.
Education pathway
This is the most senior maritime electro-technical qualification.
Graduates may progress to further university study in electrotechnology.
The qualification can build on the skills developed in:
 New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) with
strands in Deck Crew, Electro-technology, and
Engineering [Ref: 2511].
Graduates of this qualification who choose to move into general
marine engineering or command roles may do so by completing
diplomas in marine engineering or vessel operations.
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 ETO will need to complete this
qualification.
Employment pathway
Graduates of the corresponding Maritime New Zealand issued
ETO certificate of competence can perform electrical, electronic
and control engineering functions and duties at an operational
level on a ship of any propulsion power in any operating area.
Graduates may also find land-based employment in any electrotechnology related field (with appropriate cross-training and
qualification).
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
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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. 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/.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
1
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
Apply leadership, teamwork and
communication skills to lead
electro-technical work on board
vessels.
Credits 20
2
Monitor the operation of electrical
and electronic shipboard
systems.
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 Use English in written and oral form
 Application of leadership and team working skills.
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
 Monitor the operation of electrical, electronic and control
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Credits 40
3
Manage the operation of
generators and distribution
systems for shipboard electricity
reticulation.
Credits 40
4
Operate computers and
computer networks on vessels
for the control of on-board
systems.
systems.
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
 Operate generators and distribution systems
 Operate and maintain power systems in excess of 1,000
volts.
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
 Operate computers and computer networks on ships.
Credits 10
5
Manage the maintenance and
repair of electrical and electronic
equipment including monitoring
systems, automatic control
devices and protective devices.
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
 Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic
equipment.
Credits 30
6
Manage the maintenance and
repair of automation and control
systems of the main propulsion
and auxiliary machinery.
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
 Maintenance and repair of automation and control
systems of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
Credits 30
7
Maintain and repair bridge
navigation equipment and ship
communication systems.
Credits 30
8
Maintain and repair electrical,
electronic, and control systems of
deck machinery and cargohandling equipment.
Credits 30
9
Maintain and repair control and
safety hotel equipment.
Credits 30
10
Ensure compliance with marine
pollution prevention
requirements.
Credits 5
11
Lead safe and sustainable
working practices, effective
communication and emergency
response on board a vessel.
Credits 20
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
 Maintenance and repair of bridge navigation equipment
and ship communication systems.
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
 Maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and
control systems of deck machinery and cargo- handling
equipment.
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
 Maintenance and repair of control and safety systems of
hotel equipment.
Programme must cover the following competence criteria of as
specified in table A-III/6 of STCW:
 Ensure compliance with marine pollution prevention
requirements.
Programme must cover the requirements of the STCW-Basic
certification as detailed in the following tables:
Table A-VI/1-1
 Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment.
Table A-VI/1-2
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 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.
12
Direct firefighting operations on
board a vessel.
Credits 5
13
Operate survival craft and rescue
boats.
Credits 5
14
Maintain vessel security and
provide on board medical care.
Credits 5
Programme must cover all aspects of the following
competencies of the STCW Table A-Vl/3:
 Advanced firefighting.
Programme must cover all aspects of the following
competencies of the STCW Table A-Vl/2-1:
 Survival craft and rescue boats.
Programme must cover all aspects of the following
competencies of the STCW Table II/1:
 STCW A VI/6 Security Awareness
Programme must also cover all aspects of the following
medical first aid competencies of the STCW A-VI/4:
 Apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or
illness on board
 Provide medical care to the sick and injured while they
remain on board
 Participate in coordinated schemes for medical
assistance to ships.
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