SECTOR
Business Management
LEVEL
5
CREDITS
180
COURSE DATES
Workshops run over two days unless otherwise indicated.
2026:
14–15 April (begins here)
8–9 June
5–6 August
30 September (1 day)
10–11 November
2027:
6 April (1 day)
1–2 June
3–4 August
5–6 September (finishes here)
PROGRAMME LENGTH (TOTAL LEARNING HOURS)
18 months
Nine face to face compulsory workshops
(1–2 days each)
GROUP LEARNING
Workshop and project based
Delivered onsite at MAST Academy
NZ Marine House
85 Westhaven Drive, Auckland
LEADS TO
NZ Diploma in Vessel Technology Project Management (Level 5)
Project Management
The NZ Diploma in Vessel Technology Project Management is for professionals who want to build their capability and confidence in leading and delivering complex vessel technology projects in the marine, maritime and aerospace sectors, as well as in specialised technologies such as composites and industrial textiles.
What you will achieve:
Learn to initiate, plan, deliver, and close out real workplace projects while building a comprehensive portfolio of professional project documentation.
Develop expertise across all key project management areas including scope, time, cost, risk, quality and stakeholder management.
Complete the project lifecycle – from initiation and planning through to implementation, monitoring, controlling, and close-out.
Apply your learning directly to a project in your workplace, or work with real-world case studies if you’re new to project management.
Lead projects with tangible workplace results to improve project outcomes.
Designed for anyone involved in project work, from new project managers to experienced project management practitioners seeking formal recognition. It’s particularly relevant to the marine and aerospace industries, supporting the development and manufacture of vessels from boats and ships to rockets.
Specialised technology sectors will also benefit from this course. Whether you are managing large or small projects this course will support your career development.
Limited spaces available.
For more information, contact Lesley Southwick at lesley.southwick@mastacademy.com, Joe Daw at joe.daw@mastacademy.com, or speak with your MAST Academy Training Advisor.
CAREER OPTIONS
Project Manager, Project Co-ordinator or Programme Manager across various industries.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Legal eligibility to study in NZ (immigration status verified). Minimum of 16 years of age. English language requirements.
COURSE FEES
Cost (2026) $7500+GST per person. Includes all workshops, learning resources and assessments.
Eligible for Student Loan if learner is paying direct – contact MAST Academy.