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New Zealand Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6) optional strand in Master Yacht
Also known as Chief Mate Yacht/Master Yacht (Level 6)
Programme highlights
Are you already working in the superyacht industry? Do you want to take the next step in your career?
Learn the maritime skills you need to work as chief mate or master on yachts over 24 metres.
When you graduate, you will have completed the training requirements set by Maritime New Zealand for the issue of a certificate of competence as a Chief Mate Yacht.
Key facts
| Start Month(s) | February, April, May, September |
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| Study Location(s) | New Zealand Maritime School; Online |
| Level | 6 |
| Domestic fees | |
| Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Programme Code | NZ2516 |
| Duration |
Chief Mate: One year (full-time, includes online learning, seven months class attendance and completion of the Training Record Book) Master Yacht (optional strand): Additional three months (full-time, class attendance supported by online learning) |
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| Study Method | Blended (includes on-board training, online learning, class attendance and completion of a training record book) |
| Credits | 120 - 200 |
| International Fees | NZD$16,200 (approx.) |
| Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Qualification | New Zealand Diploma |
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Key information for students
New Zealand Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6)
| Entry Requirements | ||
| Minimum requirements [?] Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification. | General Open entry for Domestic students International students: English Language Entry Requirements For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-internationalstudents/ | |
| Detailed requirements [?] Click here for more information on any additional entry criteria for this qualification. | More information about entry to this qualification | |
| Duration [?] The minimum amount of time it takes to complete this qualification. | 1.5 Years | |
| Tuition Fees | Annual | Total Qualification |
| Student fees
[?]
Annual: The annual tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) Total Qualification: The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) |
$7,959 | $11,938 |
| Government tuition subsidy
[?]
Annual: The average annual amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total Qualification: The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$21,672 | $32,508 |
| Total
[?]
Annual: The combined total of the annual amount paid by both the student and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total Qualification: The combined total of the amount paid by both the student and government towards the total tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$29,631 | $44,447 |
| Compulsory student services fee | ||
| Student loan information [?] Click here for more information on loans and allowances. | StudyLink | |
| Student Success | ||
| Successful course completions [?] The percentage of students who successfully completed courses towards this qualification last year. | 88% | |
| National Graduate Outcomes (3 years after completion) | ||
| Median earnings [?] The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | $54,388 | |
| Earnings range [?] The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range. | $38,136 - $79,921 | |
| In employment [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 58% | |
| In further study [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 28% | |
| On a benefit [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
| Note: all KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic students only. Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students |
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Information is correct as at February 2021. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2021 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2021 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2021 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2021 are based on the 2020 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2021. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education Act 1989. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.