Understanding Shipping

Key Facts
  • Starts TBC
  • Course Type Part Time
  • Duration 2 Weeks
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Introduction

The shipping industry employs millions of people around the globe in diverse sectors and offers exciting and meaningful careers. The Understanding Shipping Module is ideal for people with very little industry experience, but would like to gain a basic practical and theoretical knowledge. It is also a great way to ease into study and gives an overall view of the shipping business both worldwide and within the Local area. It’s an ideal stepping stone to a rewarding career.

What will I learn

Understanding shipping covers the following:- The Planet, People and Trade, The Growth of International Trade and Shipping, The Ships, The Role of Ports, The Voyage, The Charter Markets and Shipbroking, Key Documents in Shipping, The Development of Ships; Shipping Cycles and Maths, Local Focus: Case studies on key regions and examining your local industry.

How will I learn

Your learning will take place through a range of methods including classroom-based lectures, additional research, Assessment practice using past papers and workshop activities.

What's next

The Understanding Shipping Module is an ideal starting point which can lead onto an ICS Foundation Diploma. This then can count towards membership examinations with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

Additional Information

All applications will be considered by the course tutor and applicants will be invited for interview. Suitable applicants will be made an offer onto the programme and more information will be sent regarding enrolment.

Working in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
One of the biggest ports in the UK is on our doorstep
Excellent progression opportunities
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