New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6), Marine Strand

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Toi Ohomai

Advance your marine science and environmental management skills with this level 6 diploma, covering research, monitoring, and environmental management in marine and freshwater contexts, and preparing you for further study or a broad range of marine and environmental careers.

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NZQA Level 6 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Windermere Campus, Tauranga

It will take a total of 1 year

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Advanced Marine and Freshwater Ecology Skills

Develop in-depth knowledge of marine biology and freshwater ecology, building upon level 5 foundations.

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Applied Environmental Monitoring and Reporting

Gain hands-on experience in field surveying, sampling, monitoring ecosystems, and reporting on environmental data.

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Research and Data Management

Learn to design research projects, manage scientific data, and apply findings to real-world environments.

What You're Signing Up For

This programme deepens your understanding of marine biology, freshwater ecology, aquaculture, biosecurity, coral reef ecology, scientific diving, and marine tourism. Designed for students seeking advanced skills after a level 5 diploma, it emphasizes research, environmental reporting, regulations, and practical industry projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience in field trips to diverse marine environments, learn research design and data management, and become well versed in New Zealand's regulatory and biosecurity environments. The qualification leads to the third year of a Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Biodiversity, and opens up varied marine and environmental management career opportunities.

Course Content

  • Research Design and Data Management
  • Environmental Reporting
  • The Regulatory Environment
  • Freshwater Ecology and Monitoring
  • Marine Ecology and Monitoring
  • Electives (choose three): Aquaculture (Systems Design/Maintenance, Growth/Feeds/Nutrition), PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Marine Tourism, Diving for Scientific Purposes, Biosecurity, Ecological Restoration, Coral Reef Ecology and Monitoring, Geology of New Zealand, Tropical Ecology and Monitoring

What you need to know first

New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5) or equivalent

Special admission may apply for applicants over 20 or those lacking standard prerequisites (case-by-case, subject to approval)

For the diving pathway: National Certificate in Diving (Foundation Skills) (Level 3) or equivalent, including PADI qualifications

First aid certificate (required before end of course for all students; recommended at application)

Doctor's certificate of fitness for diving (if selecting diving electives/pathway)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Environmental Management

  • Marine Science

  • Aquaculture

  • Biosecurity

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Freshwater or marine monitoring roles

  • Biosecurity Officer

  • Iwi Liaison

  • Fisheries Enforcement Officer/Observer

  • Diving, PADI Instructor

  • Specialised environmental research

  • Environmental reporting

  • Regional council (various roles)

  • Aquaculture industry positions