The International Institute of Marine Surveying
Higher National Certificate
HNC and
Higher National Diploma
HND in
Marine Surveying
Awarded by
• Study Online at Home and at Sea
• IIMS Student Membership included
• Access to Institute Professional Indemnity Scheme
• Courses start every Three months
• One and Two year courses
Next intake:
APRIL 2015
For more info email
Specialist Units in:
education2@iims.org.uk Yachts & Small Craft, Cargo,
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9238 5223 Commercial Vessels and Engineering
The International Institute The Programme
of Marine Surveying, as
The International Institute of
the professional body for
Marine Surveying Higher National
marine surveying, recognises Certificate and Diploma (BTEC
the need to promote HNC & HND) are approved through
the profession and the Edexcel the UK Government
professionals within it to the approved Education Authority.
highest level.
The programme is distance
Welcome
learning with students having
their own ‘log in’ user name and
password and their own student
account with the Institute.
Students are encouraged to find out
what is going on in the Institute in their
own area and when possible to attend
The Education programme The IIMS is an independent, non-
meetings, workshops and seminars as
allows you to decide when political organisation that aims
they happen.
and where you want to study. to advance the reputation of
international marine surveying by:
The programme is a series of four
If you travel, you can take the core Units and six Specialist Units
units with you to continue • Promoting professionalism and for the BTEC HNC and further six
studying and make good use the advancement of knowledge Specialist Units for the BTEC HND.
of travelling time. in the profession of marine
surveying The HNC Course (4 Compulsory
The benefits of studying Core Units and 6 Specialist Units)
• Maintaining high professional should be completed within 18 months
with the Institute is that you
standards decreed in a Code although students can pay to extend a
become a Student Member of of Conduct
the Institute whilst training and further 6 months.
you can therefore participate • Recognition from Government The HND Course should be
in all Institute activities, Organisations completed within 2 years.
including one day courses,
seminars and conferences. • Putting into practice the high Candidates may opt to study for the
standards of the Institute
BTEC HNC in year one - take time
One of the most beneficial out to put into practice what they
factors of distance learning • Conferring professional status
have learnt - and then come back at
on those who contribute to and
study is that you apply your a later date to do the second year
encourage safety
learning immediately. and the BTEC HND or go straight
• Bringing together experts through with the BTEC HND from
As the course progresses the beginning.
you can apply the knowledge, • Organising and evaluating
skills and expertise gained to the training of future marine Each Unit is assessed using a written
your work. surveyors assignment which is externally verified
by Edexcel. Students must pass each
unit to achieve the HNC and HND.
Each student will have access to
support if they need help, and where
possible, a specialist mentor for the
more complex problems.
Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding body The BTEC HNC & HND are fully
offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to recognised as acceptable to UK
schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the and other countries’ Universities
UK and internationally. See www.edexcel.com for more information. as evidence of accreditation for
applications for degree courses.
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The HNC and HND
in Marine Surveying begins with...
4 Compulsory Core Units comprising of:
1. An Introduction to Marine Surveying Profession
2. Materials and Corrosion
3. Naval Architecture
4. Introduction to Report Writing for Marine Surveyors
For the Higher National Certificate
HNC in Marine Surveying
6 Specialist Units from your chosen pathway:
A. Cargo Surveying
B. Engineering Surveying
C. Commercial Vessels
D. Yachts & Small Craft
For the Higher National Diploma
HND in Marine Surveying
12 Specialist Units from your chosen pathway:
A. Cargo Surveying
B. Engineering Surveying
C. Commercial Vessels
D. Yachts & Small Craft
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How to apply for the
BTEC HNC & HND?
Apply Today by following these 3 easy steps
3 Easy Steps to Choosing your Marine Surveying Pathway
Step 2
Choose the pathway
Step 1
you would like to study:
Cargo, Engineering, Step 3
Discussion with the Commercial Surveying Decide to do the
course organiser to assess OR Yacht & Small Craft BTEC HNC or HND -
suitability and previous Enter this information
experience prior to onto the application
undertaking course form and send
to IIMS
The BTEC HNC consists of four Having decided which pathway you The application form can be found at
core units and six specialist units. are going to study; Cargo, Engineering, www.iims.org.uk/application-enrolment/
Commercial Surveying, or Yacht and
The BTEC HND consists of four Small Craft. Or please email your application and
core units and twelve specialist units. CV/Resumé to education2@iims.org.uk
Review the specialist units in that
The core units are compulsory section and choose the units that you Alternatively post your application and
and are to be studied by all students. wish to study. CV/Resumé to the address below.
You have a choice of specialisms.
Indicate your choices on the
application form.
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The International Institute of Marine Surveying
HNC & HND in Marine Surveying
CORE UNIT 1 CORE UNIT 2 CORE UNIT 3 CORE UNIT 4
An Introduction to Materials and Naval Architecture Introduction to
Marine Surveying Corrosion Report Writing for
Profession • Shape and Size Definitions Marine Surveyors
• Force, Stress and Strain • Tonnage
• Marine Regulation & Safety • Materials • The Calculation of Areas • Effective Writing
and Volumes and Reporting
• The Purchase of a Vessel • Structural Configuration
Galvanic and stray current • Moments and Centres • Information Technology
• The Law and the
Marine Industry corrosion • Stability in Marine Surveying
• Health and Safety of the • Cathodic Protection • Resistance and Propulsion • Structure of Reports
Marine Surveyor • Breakdown of Materials
• Survey Organizations
• The Marine Surveyor
Core Units
in Practice
• Business Management
• Marketing your Business
• Being prepared - These Core Units are compulsory and
SWOT Analysis
• Finance are to be studied by all candidates.
Specialist Units
Candidates are required to study Specialist Units from their chosen pathway.
Six for the BTEC HNC or Twelve for the BTEC HND.
SPECIALIST UNIT 5 SPECIALIST UNIT 6 SPECIALIST UNIT 7
Draught Surveying Surveying Dry Bulk Cargoes Surveying Chemical Cargoes
• Marine Regulation & Safety • The Nature of the Cargo and • The Nature of the Cargo and Types
• Introduction to Ship Construction their Specific Hazards of Hazards
• Understanding Basic Ship Stability • Safety and Safe Practice • Safety and Safe Practices
• The Theory of Draught Surveying • Ship Types and Cargo Problems • Quantity Calculations
• The Practical Draught Survey • Quantity Calculations • Cargo Problems
• Sampling and Documentation • Sampling Procedures
• BIMCO, sGAFTA and the Role • Vetting and Documentation
of the Trade Associations • CDI Inspections and the CDI System
SPECIALIST UNIT 8 SPECIALIST UNIT 9 SPECIALIST UNIT 10
Petroleum Products Crude The Carriage of Surveying Containers and
and Refined Oils Refrigerated Cargoes Cargoes in Containers
• The Nature of the Cargo and Types • Ship or Container • Types of Containers
of Hazard • Ship Features and Problems • Types of Container Ships
• Safety and Safe Practices • Container Types and Problems • The East/West Trade and the
• Ship Types and Cargo Problems • Particular Trades and their Problems North/South trade
• Quality and Quantity • Record Keeping and Troubleshooting • Container Construction and Securing
• Cargo Calculations • Container Stuffing and Cargo Securing
• Sampling and Documentation • Problem Areas – Ship, Cargo and
• SIRE Inspections and SIRE Systems Container
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SPECIALIST UNIT 11 SPECIALIST UNIT 12 SPECIALIST UNIT 13
Surveying Bulk Vegetable/ Heavy Lift and Project Transportation of LNG
Animal Oils & Fat Cargoes Cargoes and LPG Cargoes
• The Nature of the Cargo and • What is a Heavy Lift or Project Cargo • The Nature of Gas Cargoes and the
Types of Hazards • Ship Types – Heavy Lift, Semi-ubmersible Background to Cryogenics
• Safety and Safe Practices • Load Out and Preparation Surveys • Safety and Safe Practices
• Ship Types • Loading and Securing • Ship Types
• Quantity Calculations • Voyage Planning • Cargo Problems
• Cargo Problems • Reports and Reporting • Quantity Calculations
• Sampling • Project Example of Lading in
• Documentation Practical Terms
SPECIALIST UNIT 14 SPECIALIST UNIT 15 SPECIALIST UNIT 16
Surveying General Cargo Surveying Large Vessel Surveying Large Vessel
Main Engines Auxiliary Systems
• What is a General Cargo Ship?
• Types of Ship and Areas of Trade • Diesel Engines • Windlasses
• Loading and Securing • Steam Machinery • Winches
• Stowage, Separation and Ventilation • Propellers • Bow Thrusters
• Hatch Opening and Arrival Surveys • Stern Tubes and Bearings • Cranes
• Discharge and Damage Surveys • Gearboxes • Passarelle
• The Role of Mates Receipts and the • Side Gangway
Bill of Lading in Practical Terms • Deck Machinery
• Evaporators
• Thermal Boilers
SPECIALIST UNIT 17 SPECIALIST UNIT 18 SPECIALIST UNIT 19
Electrical and Electronic Marine Incident Investigation Classifications, Statutory
Engineering Surveying Surveys and Inspections
• Introduction to Incident
• Distribution Systems • Investigation • History of Ship Classification Societies
• Voltage and Frequency • The Nature of Incidents • IACS its History Organisation and Activities
• Cables and Circuit Breakers • Gathering Evidence • General Rules and Definitions
• Switch Boards and Earth Testing • Analysing the Evidence • The Role of a Society
• Batteries and Chargers • Case Studies • Ship Registries and Class Surveys
• Diesel Electric Drives • Interviewing Techniques • Classification Related Activities
• Principle of Operation (Electronic Cell) • Memory • Interaction with Other Organisations
• Typical Electronic Circuits • Cognitive Interviewing • Hull Construction and Equipment
• Advantages of Electronics • Statutory and Quality System Certification
• Typical Control Circuits • Audit and Registration of SMS Systems
• Alarm Systems and Engine Controls • Technical Services
• Lightning Protection Systems • Emergency Technical Assistance
• Advanced Technology
• Research and Class Publications
SPECIALIST UNIT 20 SPECIALIST UNIT 21 SPECIALIST UNIT 22
The International Safety Marine Coatings Warranty Surveys
Management Code
• Prevention • Warranty Insurance
• Study of the ISM Code • Methods of Corrosion Control • Warranty Clauses - Their Meaning
• Initial Assessment, Action Plans for • Identifying Corrosion Defects • Warranty Companies and their Role
Creating and Implementing a SMS • Survey Equipment and Methods • Appointing a Warranty Surveyor
• Operation of the SMS Ashore • Case Studies • Approval Certification
• Operation of the SMS Onboard • A Review of Types of Warranty Surveys
• ISM Training of Personnel • Practical Aspects of Warranty Surveys
• Internal Assessment and • Tugs and Towing Equipment
Presentation of Certification
• Mooring Operations
• Key Performance Indicators
• Continuous Compliance Assessment
• How to Present You System to the
Possible Customer (Starting Company)
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SPECIALIST UNIT 23 SPECIALIST UNIT 24 SPECIALIST UNIT 25
Inspecting Small Craft Engines Surveying Small Craft Surveying FRP Craft
Systems and Mechanical
• Discussing Operational Faults on all Engines • Thermoplastic and Thermoset Resins
Installations
• Holding Down Bolts and Engine Beds • Reinforcements and Core Materials
• Petrol inboard engines A detailed review of: • Building Techniques, Moulding Techniques
• Petrol outboard engines • Problems with Internal Structure
• Drive systems, including conventional • Water, Sewage and LPG • Surveying the Hull and Structure
shaft, sterndrive etc. • Electrical and Fuel Systems • Gelcoat Blisters (Osmosis)
• Looking at Crankcase Ventilation and • Differing Standards • Damage and Repairs
Exhaust Systems • Surveying and Repairs
SPECIALIST UNIT 26 SPECIALIST UNIT 28 SPECIALIST UNIT 29
Surveying Steel and Inspecting Small Craft Rigs Surveying Wooden Craft
Aluminium Alloy Small Craft and Sails
• Different Types and Selection of Timber
• Review of Materials and their • Different Rig Types • Cutting and Drying
Physical and Chemical Properties • Types of Mast Material and Construction • Rot and Preservation
• Welding Yacht Building in Steel • Types of Rigging • Timber Use in Building
and Aluminium
• Particular Problems • Different Types of Construction
• Steel and Aluminium Alloy
Construction Methods • Sail Cloth and Manufacture • Performance in Service
• Paint Coatings and Protection Systems • Surveying • Surveying, Damage and Repairs
• Ultrasound Thickness Gauge • Damage and Repairs
• Damage and Repairs
SPECIALIST UNIT 30 SPECIALIST UNIT 31 SPECIALIST UNIT 32
W
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Specific Ship Surveys Maritime Law and Insurance Hulls and Machine
R Damage Claims
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• Condition • Professional Negligence
• Pre-purchase Surveys • Maritime Law • The Claims Process
• On/Off Hire Surveys • Marine Insurance • Claims on Commercial Vessels
• Bunker Surveys • Claims on Pleasure Craft
• Marine Hull Insurance
• The Marine Insurance Act 1906
• Commercial Vessel Insurance
SPECIALIST UNIT 33 SPECIALIST UNIT 34
Cargo Damage Claims Helidecks and Equipment
• The Nature of a Cargo Claim • Helicopter Operations
• The Role of Surveyors and Adjusters • Helideck Design
• The Claims Process • Codes and Standards
• Claims Adjustment • Helideck Equipment and Training
• Documentation • Surveying Helidecks
IIMS - Pathway Indicators
Candidates should be aware that the IIMS membership specialisations are covered by the following Unit numbers.
Cargo Surveying Engineering Surveying Commercial Vessels Yachts & Small Craft
Unit 5 Unit 12 Unit 15 Unit 21 Unit 15 Unit 21 Unit 18 Unit 28
Unit 6 Unit 13 Unit 16 Unit 22 Unit 16 Unit 22 Unit 21 Unit 26
Unit 7 Unit 14 Unit 17 Unit 31 Unit 17 Unit 30 Unit 23 Unit 31
Unit 8 Unit 18 Unit 18 Unit 34 Unit 18 Unit 31 Unit 24 Unit 32
Unit 9 Unit 21 Unit 19 Unit 32 Unit 25
Unit 10 Unit 31 Unit 20 Unit 34
Unit 11 Unit 32
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Terms & Conditions
How to Enrol on the Course
Download the application form from www.iims.org.uk/application-enrolment/
Course Fees Confidentiality
When your application is approved, you will be contacted and given Students are advised that assignments are processed as confidential
details on how to pay for your course. and will not be shared with any third party outside of the IIMS.
Course fees are as follows if registering for individual courses:
Higher National Certificate (One Year) £3,000.00 Payment and Payment Methods
Higher National Diploma (TwoYear) £5,000.00
Do not send any money with your application.
If registering at the beginning of the Higher National Diploma there is
a 10% discount. When your application is approved you will be contacted by email
The course fees are exempt from VAT. with a proforma invoice explaining the payment options
Discounts are available for group bookings, please contact us for
more details. Payment Plan
Not included in the fees: 50% payment of your total fees before your start date in order to
Reading and referencing as many books as possible will greatly start your course and then two further payments (each 25%) made at
enhance your knowledge base and is strongly recommended. You three monthly intervals for the HNC or six monthly intervals for the
can purchase recommended books new or second-hand or borrow HND after the course start.
them from a library.
Any travel, food or hotel accommodation.
Ways to pay
By Cheque
Course Content Cheques should be made payable to: IIMS Ltd.
Studying Time (Cheques must be in sterling and drawn on a British bank).
Core and Specialist Modules - We recommend 60+ hours study time
for each Unit with additional time for research. By Bank Transfer to the IIMS Account at
The content of the course is subject to change at the discretion of Bank Transfer Lloyds Bank,
the Course Programme Manager. 20-24 High Street, Gosport,
Language of the Course Hampshire, PO12 1DE
Account Number 02161333
The course will be conducted entirely in English, in written format, so Sort code: 30-93-56
a good level of written English is essential. BIC Number: LOYDGB21292
Please note this may incur a charge
Entry Criteria
By Credit Card
• “A” level standard or equivalent (High School)
• Five years plus of relevant experience Payment may be made via Visa or Master Card credit cards only.
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and minimum DTI Class Two Payments to include card type and number, expiry date, 3 digit
Certificate of Competency security code and name of the card holder on the card.
• Candidates with no formal qualifications but who can
You can also call our office direct to make credit card payments.
demonstrate a number of years relevant industry
experience are welcome to apply.
These are a guideline only as all applicants will be vetted by the Cancellation Policy
Course Programme Manager who holds the final decision on
acceptance. Application to be made in writing before the start date of the course and
applicant will receive a full refund less an administrative charge of £250.
Cancellation after the start of the course will incur an administration
Course Start Dates cost of £500 plus £300 for every unit uploaded to the student site.
The HNC/HND programmes start on the following dates each year:
10th January | 10th April | 10th July | 10th October After all Core Units are uploaded no refund will be issued.
Applicants may opt for any start date.
The IIMS reserves the right to change and update either the Course Handbook or Terms and Conditions as necessary.
At all times the latest version will apply.
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