Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Marine Systems (Level 4) with strands in Systems
Engineering, and Electrical - Electronics
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
220 - 280
NZSCED
031701 Engineering and Related Technologies >Maritime
Engineering and Technology>Maritime Engineering
Qualification developer
NZ Marine and Composites Industry Training Organisation
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
January 2016
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 marine systems environment
Graduates will have the specialised knowledge and skills for the
component aspects of a service engineer or technician
dependent upon which strand is achieved.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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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 for a marine electrical or engineering environment.
Graduates of the Systems Engineering strand will be able to:
-
interpret specifications to sketch proposals or solutions for
vessel engineering components or systems
interpret schematics to install vessel engineering
components or systems
manage and support the installation and integration of all
vessel systems
maintain, repair, and service fluid handling, HVAC,
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mechanical, and steerage systems
produce, lift, and support the components for installation of
vessel engineering systems
evaluate components and systems to ensure they are fit for
purpose in relation to classification, specifications, and rules
Graduates of the Electrical - Electronic strand will be able to:
-
Education pathway
manage the installation of vessel electrical and electronics,
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
This qualification may build on from the National Certificate of
Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 1, 2, or 3.
Graduates of this qualification may progress to:
-
Employment pathway
New Zealand Diploma in Marine Vessel Project
Management (Level 6) (New Build/Refit) [Ref: 3127].
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
to work in a range of roles in the marine industry.
These may include:
- Marine engineer
- Marine electrician
- Marine electronics technician
- 2nd Mate sea going engineers
With further study and/or experience
- Maritime sea going engineers
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by any organisation with an
approved programme of study or industry training programme.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
Evidence for programme providers may include:
- assessment information leading to the achievement of the
graduate outcomes
- a portfolio of learner work relating to the qualification and the
annual review focus requirements
- graduate and/or stakeholder/end-user feedback on outcome
achievement
- relevant excerpts from External Evaluation and Review
reports
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achieved.
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Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
None.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
Programmes will typically be a New Zealand Apprenticeship.
The current version of the following documents must be
complied with:
-
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995
Hazardous Substances & New Organisms (HSNO) Act 2001.
Training and programmes must reflect current practice and
maintain currency with amendments to, and replacements of
relevant legislation, regulations and Australia/New Zealand
Standards (AS/NZS).
Further guidance related to programme development and training
is available from the NZ Marine and Composites ITO at
www.nzmarine.com or email training@bia.org.nz
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Apply health and safety practices to ensure own safety
and minimise potential hazards and environmental risk in
a marine systems environment.
Credits 20
2
Collaborate and contribute to the achievement of team
objectives in a marine systems environment.
Credits 10
3
Apply specific industry knowledge and terminology to
communicate effectively; and behave in a professional
manner with colleagues, managers, and customers.
Credits 10
4
Select and use a range of products, materials, hand and
power tools; and plant and equipment relevant to
common tasks for a marine electrical or engineering
environment.
Credits 20
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Systems Engineering strand
5
Interpret specifications to sketch proposals or solutions
for vessel engineering components or systems.
Credits 45
6
Interpret schematics to enable installation of vessel
engineering components or systems.
Credits 45
7
Manage and support the installation and integration of all
vessel systems.
Credits 20
8
Maintain, repair, and service fluid handling, HVAC,
mechanical, and steerage systems.
Credits 45
9
Produce, lift, and support the components for installation
of vessel engineering systems.
Programmes must include the lifting
and support of the machinery
Credits 45
10
Evaluate vessel engineering components and systems to
ensure they are fit for purpose in relation to classification,
specifications, and rules.
Credits 20
Electrical- Electronic strand
11
Manage the installation of vessel electrical and
electronics, and power systems.
Credits 80
12
Programmes must include:
 NMEA on-board data
communication systems
 Programme switching for
electrical systems
 Integrated functioning of the
electrical or electronic system
and the connections
Interpret schematics to enable installation of vessel
electrical and electronic components or systems.
Credits 50
13
Evaluate components of vessel electrical and electronic
systems to ensure they are fit for purpose in relation to
classification, specifications and rules.
Credits 30
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Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Boatbuilding
(Marine Electrical and Electronic Installation) [Ref: 0930].
People currently working towards the expiring national qualification may choose to complete that
qualification or transfer their results to the replacement New Zealand qualification.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2016.
The last date for assessment against the replaced qualification is 31 December 2018.
It is not intended that any existing candidates are disadvantaged by this review. However, anyone who
feels disadvantaged should contact the qualification developer at:
NZ Marine & Composites ITO
PO Box 90448
Auckland 1142
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