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 Qualification Reference 3128 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work in the Page 1 of 3 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 Qualification Reference 3128 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 Page 2 of 3 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 Qualification Reference 3128 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 Page 3 of 3