Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Diploma in Marine Vessel Project Management (Level 6) (New
Build/Refit)
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
6
Credits
150
NZSCED
031705 Engineering and Related Technologies>Maritime
Engineering and Technology> Marine Craft Operation
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 competent and
experienced people to the marine sector, who are able to
manage marine projects on either new builds, or refits of vessels.
This qualification is for experienced marine practioners who wish
to specialise in managing complex projects for the new build or
refit of marine vessels.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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lead, manage, and recruit a team; and manage resources for
complex marine projects
-
apply advanced knowledge of boat design and construction,
engineering, and electrical-electronic systems, to solve
problems for complex marine projects
-
generate and utilise marine project plans to manage a
complex marine project to completion
-
apply financial and time management strategies to meet
organisation or client expectations for a complex marine
project
-
apply advanced knowledge of health and safety practices,
risk assessment and management, environmental and
legislative requirements, regulations and classification, to
ensure compliance and manage organisation practices for a
complex marine project.
Graduates of the New Build qualifier must achieve all outcomes
in a new build context.
Graduates of the Refit qualifier must achieve all outcomes in a
refit context.
Education pathway
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This qualification may build on:
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-
New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) [Ref: 3058]
-
New Zealand Certificate in Boatbuilding (Level 4) [Ref: 3057]
-
other qualifications in the marine industry context at Level 4 or
above
Graduates of this qualification may progress to degree level
study in business project management.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
to work in the marine industry in a range of roles.
These may include:
-
self-employed business owners
-
marine project consultants
-
marine project managers.
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 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
(EER) reports.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achieved.
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
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
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maintain currency with amendments to, and replacements of
relevant legislation, regulations and Australia/New Zealand
Standards (AS/NZS) or any other relevant international standard.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Lead, manage, and recruit a team; and manage resources for
complex marine projects.
Credits 60
2
Apply advanced knowledge of boat design and construction,
engineering, and electrical-electronic systems, to solve
problems for complex marine projects.
Credits 20
3
Generate and utilise marine project plans to manage a
complex marine project to completion.
Credits 20
4
Apply financial and time management strategies to meet
organisation or client expectations for a complex marine
project.
Credits 20
5
Apply advanced knowledge of health and safety practices, risk
assessment and management, environmental and legislative
requirements, regulations and classifications, to ensure
compliance and manage organisation practices for a complex
marine project.
Credits 30
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