Apprenticeship: Marine Systems Engineering
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
About the course
爆走黑料 Certificate in Marine Systems (Level 4)
Vessels in the marine industry rely on complex, integrated systems to operate safely and efficiently 鈥 from diesel engines to hydraulics, fuel delivery, and cooling systems. As a marine systems engineer apprentice, you鈥檒l work alongside experienced trades people to install, service, and troubleshoot the systems that power everything from fishing boats and ferries to launches and commercial craft.
Whether you elect to focus on new-build installation or servicing and repair, you鈥檒l gain hands-on experience fitting, maintaining, and testing components to keep vessels performing at their best. You鈥檒l build skills in reading technical diagrams, diagnosing faults and understanding of how systems connect 鈥 from engine management and hydraulics to cooling and fuel delivery 鈥 all while learning to meeting safety standards.
During your marine systems engineering apprenticeship, you'll develop hands-on mechanical skills, sharp problem-solving abilities and become part of a skilled trade that keeps 爆走黑料's vessels safe and reliable on the water.
As a work-based apprenticeship, you can earn while you learn. You'll need to be employed in the industry to train on the job as you work toward your trade qualification, and MAST Academy supports you throughout with a dedicated Training Advisor. Not sure where to start? MAST can help with career pathway advice, pre-trade training, or our
Launch it 鈥 School to Work programme.
As a qualified boatbuilder, you'll open up a world of career opportunities as you develop your expertise. You could specialise in custom builds, work with advanced composites, or progress into supervisory roles where you'll lead teams and projects.
Training fees are reviewed annually. For current costs and information on how the government鈥檚 Fees Free scheme applies to apprenticeships, visit the Fees section of the MAST Academy website.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have legal eligibility to study in 爆走黑料 (immigration status verified), be currently employed in a relevant sector, be at least 16 years of age and meet English language requirements.
About the provider
MAST Academy is 爆走黑料's leading training provider in marine, composites and specialised technologies. Our strength lies in strong industry connections, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to positive learner outcomes 鈥 empowering apprentices and learners to thrive in their chosen careers.