Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Diploma in Marine Design (Level 6)
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
6
Credits
120
NZSCED
031703 Engineering and Related Technologies>Maritime
Engineering and Technology>Marine Construction
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 have the advanced skills and knowledge, in the
theoretical, practical, and technical requirements of marine
design to work as marine designers and lead teams.
This qualification is for experienced boat builders who have an
advanced working knowledge and skills in vessel design,
construction, and vessel systems.
Graduate profile
Outcome Statement
Education pathway
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
-
Lead a team and work collaboratively in a design
environment, to provide design solutions for marine design
projects
-
apply advanced knowledge of boat design, construction,
engineering, and electrical-electronic systems to solve
complex problems for marine design projects
-
manage design projects from concept to completion,
including the management of other team members , the
monitoring and reporting of progress, and evaluation of the
project outcomes.
This qualification may build on:
-
New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) [Ref: 3058]
-
New Zealand Certificate in Boatbuilding (Level 4) [Ref:
3057]
-
other qualifications in a marine industry context
Graduates of this qualification may progress to degree level
study in naval architecture.
Employment pathway
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Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work in the
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marine industry in roles such as:
-
Technical Design Consultant
-
Production Design Supervisor
-
Design Team Leader
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.
- Maritime legislation
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) or any other relevant international standard.
Further guidance related to programme development and training
is available from the NZ Marine and Composites ITO
www.nzmarine.com or email training@bia.org.nz
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Lead a team and work collaboratively in a design environment,
to provide design solutions for marine design projects
Credits 20
2
Apply advanced knowledge of boat design, construction,
engineering, and electrical-electronic systems to solve complex
problems for marine design projects
Credits 50
3
Manage design projects from concept to completion, including
the management of other team members , the monitoring and
reporting of progress, and evaluation at outcome
Credits 50
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