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Certificate in Shipping Operations and Practices (Level 4)
Organisation of Qualifications & Awards (OQA)
Shipping a highly sophisticated and competitive industry that demands very experienced and adequately qualified personnel.
The course reflects the new and changing demands by providing learners with an in-depth coverage of the major aspects of the shipping operations and practices and also a sound knowledge of related management subjects.
The Certificate in Shipping Operations and Practices course is ideal for anybody already working in the industry and wishing to obtain the knowledge necessary for career progression. It is also suitable for learners wishing to increase their choices of entering the industry by obtaining a recognised qualification.
About the Course
Duration
9 - 12 months
Credits
180
Entry Requirements
- Three GCSE’s / GCE`O’ levels and one `A’ level or equivalent qualification, or,
- An approved Foundation Certificate
- Relevant experience is taken into consideration for students 21 years of age and over who have not completed any formal qualifications.
General Learning Objectives of the Course
- On completion of the course learners will:
- Have gained a detailed knowledge of the types of shipping organisations and their operations
- Be aware of geographical, economic, legal and operational factors, which affect maritime transportation.
- Have an understanding of the organisational issues, which affect the transport of goods, with particular reference to shipping.
- Have a clear understanding of the principles of marine insurance.
- Be able to comment on the documentation required for the transportation of cargoes.
Modules
The main aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the operation of shipping lines with particular emphasis on shipping and port procedures. The unit will also introduce the requirements of different types of vessels and the approaches to be considered in order to discharge cargoes.
Main Topics of Study
- Terminology relating to the practice of shipping
- Concepts Relating to a Vessel
- Ship Types and their Trades
- Tonnages and Load lines
- Loading, Stowage and Discharge of Cargo
- Personnel
- Services performed by Shipping Organisations
- Safety of Life at Sea
- Ports and their Facilities
- Classification Societies and Communications
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Assessment Methods
Final Examination: 70%
Coursework: 30%
The main aim of this unit is to provide learners a clear knowledge and understanding of the principles of marine and general transport insurance markets and to familiarise them with the organisations involved in maritime insurance operations
Main Topics of Study
- The Insurance Market
- Fundamental principles of marine insurance
- Policies
- General Average
- Particular average and general average
- other extraordinary maritime expenditures
- warranties
- Miscellaneous issues
Assessment Methods
Final Examination: 70%
Coursework: 30%
The main aim of this unit is to provide learners a clear understanding of the different type of risks associated with international trade and transport. It will also highlight the main methods of payment and financial options available to trade and transport organisations.
Main Topics of Study
- International Trade
- Methods of payment
- Currency and export credit insurance
- trade finance and terms of payment
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Assessment Methods
Final Examination: 70%
Coursework: 30%
The main aim of this unit is to provide learners with a clear understanding of the shipping environments and different modes of operation and organisation. Learners will also appreciate the requirements of different type of cargoes and will be in a position to explain the key services provided by ports worldwide.
Main Topics of Study
- types of ship
- the crew
- types of cargo
- cost and freight rates
- world tonnage
- dry cargo, tramp and tanker markets
- Liner market, multimodal transport and safety issues
- ports
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Assessment Methods
Final Examination: 70%
Coursework: 30%
About the Organisation of Qualifications & Awards
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Organisation of Qualifications & Awards (OQA) is a UK registered awarding body offering bespoke qualifications at levels 3, 4 and 5 as per the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for England and Northern Ireland and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ).
Our courses are targeted towards individuals who are looking to take the preliminary step towards improving their education and also completing qualifications which can assist them in their professional careers.
We, at OQA, stand to carve a pathway which will act as a guide for our students to venture into distinguished and desirable academic avenues.
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