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Diploma

MARINE
SURVEYING

Masters

The leading international qualification for marine /

ship surveyors professional development focused
on procedural, regulatory, technical and business
knowledge for ship and marine surveying
DELIVERED BY TUTORED PART-TIME DISTANCE LEARNING OVER 12 MONTHS

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Non-Liquid Cargo Surveys

Liquid Cargo Surveys
Superyacht Surveys
Marine Environmental Surveys
Marine Engineering and Systems Surveys
International Safety Management (ISM) Code Surveys
Marine Warranty Surveys
Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Surveys

Postgraduate continuation route by

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The Lloyds Maritime Academy and North Kent College Diploma

in Marine Surveying has been exclusively approved by Middlesex
University (London) for advanced entry to an MSc in Marine
Surveying by distance education. Graduates of this Diploma can
continue their study at postgraduate level and gain a full UK
academic postgraduate qualification.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Recognised by the Institute of Marine
Engineering, Science and Technology
(IMarEST) as contributing to the Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) needs of
its members

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Professional Development
requirements

Scholarships as well as interest-free

loans may be offered to UK seafarers
(officers and ratings domiciled in the
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Dear Colleague,
As the first international professional development course for marine
surveyors when launched in 1998, the Lloyds Maritime Academy and
North Kent College Diploma in Marine Surveying has benefited over 3,500
participants from all corners of the globe. Today it remains acknowledged
as the worlds leading education solution for professional
development in marine surveying and continues to educate existing
surveyors seeking career development, potential marine surveyors and
associated maritime professionals. After many updates in content and
delivery style, plus the addition of new modules, we are proud to still offer
the leading course on the subject.
In a major enhancement in the recognition of the professionalism of marine
surveyors, we are also proud that the Diploma has been recognised by
Middlesex University (London) for advanced entry standing to an MSc
in Marine Surveying by distance learning. Graduates of this Diploma,
and its partner course in Small Craft Surveying, are the only ones who
have the opportunity to apply for this programme and continue their
studies to gain an academic postgraduate qualification after additional
advanced study in marine surveying, strategic and management skills plus
an in depth research project. The course is also recognised by RINA and
IMarEST for CPD.
Marine surveyors continue to be in demand and play a vital and prestigious
role in the maritime industry. As shipping has developed, so has the role
of the surveyor, and todays incumbents need more knowledge of
technical systems, surveying skills, legal and regulatory issues, safety
issues,commercial matters and reporting. It is widely acknowledged
that the most successful marine surveyors must invest in their professional
development to stay at the forefront of their important role. The Diploma
in Marine Surveying is acknowledged as the best professional development
solution for new entrants to the profession and for existing surveyors to
update or maintain their knowledge.

Lloyds Maritime Academy has for over 39 years provided high quality training
programmes for the global maritime and transport industry. We provide industry
professionals at all levels with career enhancing training programmes regardless of
work commitments or location. Working with expert practitioners, leading academics
and international industry bodies, Lloyds Maritime Academy is the trusted brand
for professional development within the shipping, commercial, legal, insurance,
surveying and management sectors.
Since 1998, we have been providing our participants with the training they need
to bring their personal and business goals to fruition. Our reputation for quality is
unsurpassed in the industry and the worlds leading institutions in the maritime sector
rely on Lloyds Maritime Academy to educate their staff to the highest of standards.
If youre an individual looking for professional development or career enhancement,
then youll be in good company - thousands of students enrol onto our publically
offered distance learning courses every year, as well as thousands more taking our
global in-company programmes. Visit www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com for a full
list of our currently enrolling courses.
Lloyds Maritime Academy is part of IIR Ltd and Informa plc, the leading
international provider of specialist information and services for the global academic
and scientific, professional and commercial business communities.
If you want to discuss our courses or are an education or training provider that
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the start date of the course. Your online classroom will be accessible from
anywhere you have an internet connection. Modules can be downloaded
and saved / printed. If you prefer working from paper, or want to study on
the move.
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style. Work though the detailed modules, undertaking the assessments and
further reading when indicated.

The different types of marine surveys in detail

Roles and responsibilities of the marine surveyor
Required knowledge of associated international laws and conventions
Technical skills required for hull, structural and engineering surveys
The surveyors role in incident and accident investigation
Business skills and survey report writing
The marine surveyors role in relation to specific cargoes or vessels

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experiences to add, have answers to directed learning activities or need
further advice, visit the online course tutorial forum to post your discussion
to the course director and your fellow students. You can access the tutorial
forum at any time when you are online plus, to make your study as easy
as possible, well send you a daily round-up of tutorial activity. Make sure
you take full advantage of the unique access you gain to our expert industry
course tutors.

With a wide choice of optional specialist modules you can tailor your study
to your particular role or interest. At least one specialist module must be
taken to complete the diploma but youll also have the option to take
additional modules to gain accreditation in more areas. Choose the leading
course for your personal and professional development towards
becoming an informed, professional marine surveyor.

Please have a read through the rest of this prospectus and contact the
course team with any questions. I am confident that this Diploma will
provideyou with a level of knowledge and skill that will benefit you and
your employer as you progress your interest in marine surveying.
I look forward to working with you on the programme.

Allan Larsen
EurIng ALLAN T LARSEN CEng CMarEng FRINA FIMarEST MCMS
Course Director

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studying as you continue in your current role, you can apply your new
knowledge as you learn, plus our online tutorial forum and regular email
discussion digests makes it easy for you to get tutor support, engage in
tutorial discussions, network with fellow course participants, and seek
coaching and advise.

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Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
Explain the complex nature of the marine survey business
Identify the various professional skills required by the
marine surveyor for various survey types
Analyse the role of the marine surveyor in relation to
clients, insurance companies, cargo owners, classification
societies and regulatory bodies
Describe the methodology required to prepare for and
perform various types of marine survey
Discuss the marine survey business with clients with a
view to offering accurate, valuable marine survey services
Demonstrate a clear, logical approach to performing
marine surveys
Explain the financial aspects of managing a small marine
survey company

COURSE PROGRAMME
Introduction to Marine
Surveying
Learning Outcomes:
Describe the structure of the maritime industry
Explain the regulatory and Classification control of ships
Evaluate the role of the surveyor in various scenarios and
survey types
The structure of the maritime industry
The world fleet
Classification societies
Regulation of the industry
The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Marine surveyors, survey organisations and how you
define them
Knowing your customers
Types of surveys
When things go wrong

Relationship between Surveyors

and their Clients
Learning Outcomes:
Evaluate clients needs and advise them on suitable
services and surveys
Demonstrate customer communication skills
Monitor and control customer satisfaction and level of
service provided
Professional status
Professional reputation
Recommendations
Building client relationships
The importance of trust
Refusing or abandoning surveys
Requests for survey
Clients requirements
Terms and conditions of surveys
Delivery of service
Payment for services
Quality of service and quality assurance
Monitoring of customer satisfaction
Handling of complaints

Business Skills for Surveyors

Learning Outcomes:
Produce an effective business plan
Analyse figures to produce financial forecasts
Write a professional report
Marketing/business development
Producing a business plan
Obtaining financial support
Survey report writing
Protecting your company and its staff
Financial skills for surveyors

Laws and Conventions relating

to Marine Surveying
Learning Outcomes:
Discuss the legal aspects of the role of the surveyor
Describe the relationship between surveyors and the legal
profession
Demonstrate an understanding of the surveyors
obligation to courts of law
The relationship of the surveyor with the legal profession
The law of contract

The law of Tort (Negligence)

Liability and its extent
Responsibility for the acts of others
Registration and Conveyance of Ships
Admiralty court jurisdiction
Collisions and salvage
Towage and pilotage
Pollution
Shipping law
Contract of carriage, bailment and international
conventions
Charterparties
- Time
- Voyage
- Bareboat
Law of Evidence

Marine Surveying and Insurance

Learning Outcomes:
Explain the various insurance policies utilised in the
maritime industry
Describe how the ISM Code influences maritime surveying
and insurance
Discuss the operation of P&I clubs and their significance to
the surveyor
Personal liability
Marine insurance law
Interaction of marine policies
Cargo - carriage of goods by sea
Hull and machinery
Other policies
Cargo
- Freight demurrage
- Loss of hire
- P&I
 P&I
- Introduction to P&I Clubs
- Scope of cover
- The pay to be paid rule
- People claims (personal injury)
- Collisions and salvage
- Fixed and floating objects (FFO)
- Towage and pilotage
- General average
- Pollution
Limitation and forum shopping
Ship inspection regimes
ISM code/evidence
Dispute resolution
Summary and future developments

The Surveyors Role in Incident

and Accident Investigation
Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of official
investigating bodies
Discuss the requirements of the IMO Casualty
Investigation Code
Explain the purpose and objectives of accident
investigation
The background to marine incident investigation
The casualty investigation code
- The role of investigating flag states
- The role of substantially interested states
- Mandatory standards
- Recommended practices
Cooperation of interested parties
Legal rights of the surveyor when being interviewed
Legal rights of witnesses when being interviewed
The human factor in incident investigation
Initial actions in the investigation
Managing the investigation
Witnesses and interviews
Collecting physical evidence
Analysis of evidence
Human factors
Analysis, tools and techniques
Developing conclusions and making recommendations
Witness interviewing
- Interviewing skills
The cognitive interview
Systematic nature of incidents
The domino effect of incidents
Case studies

Naval Architecture for Marine

Surveyors

Learning Outcomes:
Discuss ship structures using naval architecture
nomenclature
Include correct structural terminology in reports
Explain ships structural strength, areas of highest stress
and structural details
Advise on matters affecting structural strength and
ships stability
Introduction to naval architecture
Basic principles of naval architecture
Naval architecture nomenclature
Ships principle dimensions
Primary and secondary structure
Strength giving structural components
- Structural failures and their causes
Highly stressed areas of the structure
Rudders
Buoyancy
Stability
Strength and scantlings
Draught and air draught
Resistance and propulsion
Impact of the computer
Design considerations
Area and volumes
Moments
Approximate integration
Damaged vessels

Marine Engineering and

Systems for Surveyors

Learning Outcomes:
Describe the various engineering systems onboard ships
Identify critical equipment and the surveyors interaction
with such equipment
Discuss various maintenance methods for shipboard
equipment
Introduction to marine engineering
Marine engineering nomenclature
Ship design and engine room layouts
Diesel engine working principles
Slow, medium and high speed engines
Diesel engine parts
Other main means of propulsion
Power transmission
Boilers
Feed systems
Piping systems and pumps
Purifiers
Gas exchange systems
Fuels and fuel systems
Lubricants and lubricating systems
Cooling systems
Starting air systems
Shafting and propellers
Refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation
Deck machinery and equipment
Steering gear
Electricity and electrical equipment
Bridge control and emergency systems
Safety and operation of diesel engines
Maintenance of ships machinery

Hull and Structural Surveys

Learning Outcomes:
Explain the requirements of a hull structural survey
Describe the common findings of hull structural surveys
Identify and analyse structural corrosion patterns
Introduction
Ship and large yacht structures
Materials of construction
Primary hull-girder and local loads
Structural design criteria
Materials of construction
Deterioration of materials
Welding
Preparation for surveys
Failures of ships structure
Periodic surveys of ships hulls
Inspections of the ships structure
Areas of inspection
Non destructive testing
Putting theory to practice
Damage repair survey
Corrosion
Coating condition

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Safety and Security Surveys
Learning Outcomes:
Discuss the importance and relevance of realistic safety
drills
Explain the purpose of SOLAS and COLREGS and how
survey procedures promote safety and ensure compliance
Describe and complete the necessary documentation
needed to record processes regarding safety standards
and compliance
Onboard Alarms
Safety drills
- Fire
- MOB
- Abandon Ship
- SOPEP / SMPEP related
International safety standards
Introduction to Safety Surveys
The role of the IMO
The role of governments
SOLAS and COLREGS
Surveys and certification
Classification societies and IACS
Harmonising surveys and certification
Documents of compliance
Reports and records
Sub-standard ships
Port State Control
Life-saving appliances
Fire protection, detection and extinction
Navigational aids and equipment

 Non-Liquid Cargo Surveys

Learning Outcomes:
Discuss the need for and the different types of cargo
surveys
Explain the common causes of cargo damage
Describe the role of the cargo surveyor with specific
cargoes
General principles
Origins of damage
Storages
Lashing/securing
General cargo
Heavy lifts
Unitised cargoes
Bulk cargoes
Hazardous cargoes
Deep tank cargoes
Specific surveys
Damage and loss surveys

 Liquid Cargo Surveys

Learning Outcomes:
Describe how the changes in cargo quality can occur and
the methods of detection used
Explain the regulations and guidelines covering cargo
stowage
Evaluate cargo calculations which include vapour as well
as liquid quantities
An introduction to liquid cargo surveys
Origins of damage
The stowage of liquid cargoes
Liquid volume measurements and on-board cargo care
Crude mineral oil
Petroleum products
Bulk chemical cargoes
Liquefied gas cargoes
Animal/vegetable oils and fats

 Superyachts Surveys

Learning Outcomes:
Describe the different types and basic requirements of
each survey required for ocean going superyachts
Recognise the importance of the survey with regards to
machinery breakdowns
State the common faults and defects with regards to hull
structures across the different yacht materials used

SPECIALIST MODULES
Overview of the reasons for and the types of survey
required by Superyachts
- Class surveys
- Tonnage measurement and registration surveys
- Safety surveys
- Pre-delivery surveys
- Breakdown surveys
- Damage surveys
The survey of yacht machinery and equipment
- Primary power plant surveys
- Auxiliary machinery
- Electrical equipment
- Navigation and communication equipment
- Safety and fire fighting equipment
Breakdown surveys and fault finding
- Main power plant faults
- Pumping systems
Faults and defects - hull and deck
- Surveying hull structures
- Defects in coatings

 Marine Environmental Surveys

Learning Outcomes:
Describe the reasons why the shipping industry needs
to take action to comply with international legislation
regarding the environment
Discuss the role of the environment marine surveyor
Discuss the different risks to the marine habitat and the
techniques used to survey and monitor them
Part I - Marine Environmental Surveying
The need for marine environmental surveying
The main categories of marine environmental surveying
Surveys, surveillance and monitoring techniques of
marine habitats and communities
Assessing the environmental impact of pollution
incidents in the marine environment
- Oil
- Chemical
- Flotsam and Jetsam
- Air pollution
NOx pollution
SOx pollution
- Noise
Assessing the impact of the ports and shipping industry
on the marine environment
Assessing the environmental impact of the introduction
of non-native marine species
Case studies
Part II - Potential Risks and Impacts of Shipping on the
Marine Environment
Oil spills
Operational pollution
Invasive species in ballast water
Anti-fouling paints
Ship-breaking/recycling
Air pollution
Ballast water
Anti fouling
Scrapping and disposal

 Marine Engineering and

Systems Surveys

Learning Outcomes:
Discuss the scope and techniques used for marine
engineering surveys
Evaluate the merits of the independent marine
engineering surveyor over the surveying powers of the
Chief Engineer
Introduction
- Scope of marine engineering surveys
- Preparation for survey
- Techniques
The role of classification societies
- Ensuring that the ship and machinery comply
- Classed and non classed items.
Diving companies
NDT companies
Radio survey companies
Surveying powers of the Chief Engineer
- Prevention of detention by Port State Control
- Type approval of equipment
- Class approved
- Marine Equipment Directive
The work of the independent marine engineering
surveyor

- Discussions with engine room staff

- Main propulsion machinery
- Handling of equipment
- Prime movers and power transmission
- Auxiliary machinery (inc HVAC systems)
- Pumps and pumping systems
- Electrical equipment
- Deck machinery

International Safety

Management (ISM) Code

Surveys
Learning Outcomes:
Evaluate the different types of audit for the ISM Code
Describe how to build a safety management system
Discus the relationship between the legislation connected
to and influencing the ISM Code
Auditors qualifications
Study, interpretation and enforcement
- Thirteen lessons with examples
Techniques for implementation of a Safety Management
System (SMS) in a shipping company
Initial assessment, action plans for creating and
implementing a SMS
Operation of the system ashore and on-board and
training of the entire personnel
Assessment and presentation for certification
ISM Audit
- Special ISM audit techniques
Continuous compliance assessment
Miscellaneous
- How to present your system to the possible customer
- How to restart a dormant existing system
- Theoretical efficiency of the ISM Code
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 ecessary and probable improvement of management of
safety

 Marine Warranty Surveys

Learning Outcomes:
Describe the relationship between warranty surveys and
marine insurance principles
Discuss who is deemed competent and suitable to carry
out warranty surveys
Explain the role of the warranty surveyor and the purpose
of such surveys

Introduction to warranty surveying

Who appoints the surveyor for warranty surveys?
- The role of the appointed surveyor
- Joint hull committee requirements
- T ypes of marine warranty survey

Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit

(MODU) Surveys

Learning Outcomes:
Describe the difference in regulations between MODUs
and ships
Explain how the operational requirements of a MODU
differ from that of a Ship
Recognise and analyse the surveying techniques and
regimes for MODUs
Discuss the auxiliary equipment specialist to a MODU
Introduction to Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU)
Regulatory control and certification
Construction, strength and material
Subdivision, stability and freeboard of MODU
Machinery installations onboard MODU
Electrical installations
Periodically unattended machinery spaces onboard
MODU
Fire safety
Life saving appliances onboard MODU
Radio communications and navigation
Lifting devices, personnel and pilot transfer
Helicopter facilities of MODU
MODU operations

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COURSE DIRECTOR
Allan Larsen
Allan Larsen commenced his career in 1987 as a Ben Line
sponsored Marine Engineer Cadet and qualified as a Marine
Engineer in 1991. In 1996 Allan joined Ferguson Shipbuilders
Ltd (Port Glasgow) as Assistant Mechanical Design Engineer
and was later promoted to Mechanical Design Engineer and
Chief Engineer (trials).
In 2001 his career moved towards Classification, Certification and Auditing when
he joined the Classification Society Bureau Veritas as a ships in service surveyor. In
addition to his primary roles Allan also trained and monitored Ship Surveyors and
qualified as a Lead Auditor/Auditor for ISM, ISPS and MLC plus the standards 9001,
14,000, 18,000 and 50,000.
As well as his mainstream roles in the marine and offshore industries Allan has
also been involved in EU research projects and joint industry programs such as the
Assessment of the Lifetime of Effect of Repairs on Tankers (ALERT), Composite Patch
Repair for Marine and Civil Infrastructure Applications (CoPATCH) and Hull Inspection
Techniques and Strategies (HITS) Joint Industry Program.
Currently Allan is Managing Director of Consocius Consulting Ltd where he
provides survey, auditing and training services to the maritime industry including
private boat owners, commercial ship owners, Protection and Indemnity clubs,
Solicitors, Lloyds Maritime Academy and Middlesex University.
Allan is a registered European Engineer (EurIng), Chartered Engineer, Chartered
Marine Engineer, Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Fellow of the
Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology and Member of the Society
of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors whilst Consocius Consulting Ltd
is also a Corporate Partner of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

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Graduates of the Lloyds Maritime Academy
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Middlesex University (London) for advanced
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RELATED DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES INCLUDE:
For a full list of our maritime training courses visit us online at
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 Diploma in Small Craft Surveying
 Diploma in Surveying of Offshore Floating Units
 Diploma in Marine Engineering
 Certificate in Marine Consultancy
 Certificate in Marine Warranty Surveying
 Certificate in Cargo Surveying
 Certificate in Marine Surveying Practices
 Certificate in Classification and Statutory Surveys
 Certificate in Dry Dock Planning and Management
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INTRODUCTION

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SYLLABUS

HOW TO APPLY

ABOUT US

Diploma in Marine Surveying

2016 - 2017

VIPCODE: HA101

Starts 24 May 2016 & 9th November 2016

DELIVERED BY DISTANCE LEARNING OVER 12 MONTHS
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TERMS & CONDITIONS

E nrolment to this Course is subject to the
Lloyds Maritime Academy
Distance Learning Terms and Conditions at
www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/LMADLTC.
Your attention is drawn in particular to clauses 3, 4
and 13 of the Terms and Conditions which have
been set out below:
3. TAXES The fees stated are exclusive of any applicable VAT,
sales, service or similar taxes (which will be charged, where
applicable, at the appropriate rate as at the date of invoice).
Where payment is subject to a withholding tax the student will
apply the reduced rate under the appropriate double tax treaty,
if applicable, and agree to provide LMA with a certificate of tax
deduction within three months of payment. If a certificate of
tax deduction is not provided within three months, you will
become immediately liable to pay the outstanding amount.
4. PARTICIPANT CANCELLATION POLICY You may cancel
your place on the Course by giving notice in writing to the
Course Administrator up to (and including) 7 days from
the date LMA confirms your acceptance to the Course in
accordance with Condition 1 and you will not be liable for
the payment of any fees and any fees already paid to LMA for
the Course will be refunded. If LMA receives your notice of
cancellation 8 days or more from the date LMA has confirmed
your acceptance to the Course you will still receive a refund of
your fees already paid to LMA, subject to payment by you to
LMA of a 200 cancellation fee to cover administrative costs
(which shall be payable immediately upon your cancellation),
provided such notice of cancellation is received by LMA before
the first day of the Course. LMA regrets that no refunds can
be given for any cancellation notice it receives on or after the

13. DATA PROTECTION AND CALL MONITORING Personal

data supplied is subject to the Data Protection Act 1998. The
personal information shown on the application form, and/
or provided by you, will be held on a database and may
be shared with companies in the Informa Group in the UK
and internationally. This information may be used for direct
marketing purposes. If you do not wish your details to be
available to companies in the Informa Group, please contact
the Database Manager, Informa UK Ltd, Maple House, 149
Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7AD, tel: +44 (0)20
7017 7077, fax: +44 (0)20 7017 7828, email: LMAIntegrity@
informa.com. Occasionally your details may be obtained from,
or made available to, carefully selected external companies
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about their products and services, please contact the Database
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to ensure acceptance by start date

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HOW TO APPLY

first day of the Course and, in such circumstances, the full fees
remain payable by you to LMA.

Diploma in Marine Surveying

APPLY ONLINE NOW

9th NOVEMBER 2016 START

Apply on or before
8th April 2016

Apply after
8th April 2016

Apply on or before
23rd September 2016

For fees after

23rd September 2016

3200 + VAT @ 20%

(640) = 3840

3400 + VAT @ 20%

(680) = 4080

3200 + VAT @ 20%

(640) = 3840

3400 + VAT @ 20%

(680)=4080

3200/US$4960
(No VAT to pay)

3400/US$5270
(No VAT to pay)

3200/US$4960
(No VAT to pay)

3400/US$5270
(No VAT to pay)

ABOUT THE COURSE

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Apply online at www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/ms
Your application will be reviewed by the course team before
being forwarded to the Course Director / academic partner for
approval. Participants will be notified by email if they have been successful or
not in their enrolment. This process can take two to four weeks to complete.
An invoice will also be sent if you are accepted onto the course. Please
ensure that you enrol in sufficient time for your application to be processed
and approved as well as your invoice paid prior to the start date. Enrolments
after the application deadline will be accepted but payment is due with your
application and will be refunded if your enrolment is declined.
COURSE FEES:
ONLINE DIPLOMA FEE: The fee covers access to the modules;
assessment marking; forum access; tutor support and the issuing of
the Diploma/Certificate.
SPECIALIST MODULES: One specialist module is included in the diploma
price. Additional specialist modules may be selected for an additional fee of
400/US$640. Please make your selection on your enrolment form.
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: Participants applying early in the enrolment
process may be entitled to an early booking discount. Please see above or
check the enrolment form for details and deadlines.
INSTALMENTS: The course fee can be paid in three equal instalments
over the first six months of the course. If required, please indicate your
requirement for this on your enrolment form.
PAYMENT: If you have not received an invoice within one month of
applying for the course, please call us on +44 (0)20 7017 5510.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Participants should be able to prove the following minimum levels
of prior educational attainment:
A-Level standard or equivalent (High School)
or
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
or
No formal qualifications but participants who can demonstrate a number
of years of relevant industry experience are welcome to apply.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABILITY:
The course is conducted entirely in English. Applicants must have an
adequate command of English in order to meet the demands of the course.

COURSE DURATION:
STARTS: 24th May 2016 and 9th November 2016 with the release
of the first module. Modules are released onto the website once
every four weeks.
 NDS: 17th May 2017 and 7th November 2017 as the final date for access
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to the materials, submission of your assessments and specialist module
case study.
 EACHING METHOD:
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The course is delivered by distance learning, with access to online
forums. Electronic versions of the materials in PDF format are
available to download, save to your computer, and print from the
course website.
PLEASE NOTE: Every effort will be made by the organisers to distribute the
materials at the rate specified. However, occasionally, certain unforeseen
circumstances may delay the delivery of a module.
EXTRA MATERIALS REQUIRED:
The modules are designed to be self-contained; however,
a supplementary reading list will be included in the course
handbook.
COURSE WEBSITE:
The course website has been developed in order to offer
participants convenient and flexible access to course modules and
support materials. The website also provides access to a course discussion
forum allowing you to enhance your learning experience through
interaction with your fellow participants.
WEBSITE ACCESS:
Your username and password will be supplied by the course
start date. It is essential that you provide a current personal email
address on your application form to enable us to send you access details
without delay.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE:
Assessments are a compulsory element of the course and occur
at regular intervals throughout. They include a variety of formats
designed to test understanding of all the modules. All assessments
must be passed in order to gain the Diploma.

STUDY TIME:
As a rough guide, you may spend between 10 and 30 hours
studying each module in a month with additional time needed
to complete the assessments. Studying time is conditional upon the
participants preferred study style, existing knowledge, experience and
whether English is their mother tongue. The nature of a distance learning
programme requires students to adopt a disciplined and independent
approach to their studies. In order to study independently, you will require
good time management skills and self motivation.
TUTOR SUPPORT:
COURSE DIRECTOR: To support you during your studies the course
director is available to help with any subject and assessment issues
via the online forum or by email.
ADMINISTRATION:
F or matters relating to enrolment, module delivery, and technical queries,
contact Jasdeep Dhanda, Course Manager at Lloyds Maritime Academy
on tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7883 or email: LMAadmin@informa.com
COURSE AWARDS:
The following awards are presented by the North Kent College on
completion of the course.
DIPLOMA: Satisfactorily passing all of the assessments will result in the
award of a Diploma. Participants are either awarded a pass, merit or
distinction depending on the level of their achievement.
CERTIFICATE: If you are unable to complete the course, you may be able
to gain a certificate acknowledging the assessments you have passed.
 ote: This information provided is a broad outline of what students can
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expect from the course. Accepted applicants should refer to their course
handbook for a more comprehensive overview of the course.
T his is Lloyds Maritime Academy programme, jointly developed by
North Kent College and Lloyds Maritime Academy, with enrolment and
delivery managed by Lloyds Maritime Academy, and assessment, quality
assurance and award by North Kent College.
 ll information is correct at the time of going to print and due to any
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unforeseen circumstances may be subject to change without prior notice.
Lloyds and the Lloyds Crest are the registered trademarks of the Society incorporated
by the Lloyds Act 1871 by the name of Lloyds

ENHANCED LEARNING CREDITS:

Lloyds Maritime Academy is an approved learning
provider on the Enhanced Learning Credits scheme,
provider number 2035 (Lloyds Maritime Academy).

Apply online at www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/ms