Studying with the ICS

1 What can I study?At the core of the Institute s programme of education is a syllabus whichcovers 16 key subject areas across the industry, each of which is assessedannually by examination. The subjects are placed in groups, listed below:Group 1 CompulsoryIntroduction to ShippingLegal Principles of Shipping BusinessEconomics of Sea Transport and International TradeShipping Business (Compulsory in the first year of PQE study)Group 2 Dry Cargo CharteringShip Operations and ManagementShip Sale and PurchaseTanker CharteringLiner TradesPort AgencyLogistics and Multi-modal TransportPort and Terminal ManagementOffshore Support IndustryGroup 3 Shipping LawMarine InsuranceShipping FinanceThe Group 1 subjects form the compulsory components of the Institute squalifications, as they cover the essential aspects of the maritime qualifications are available?

2 A good starting point if you are new to the industry is theFoundation Diploma. The Foundation Diploma consists of the compulsorysubject Introduction to Shippingand one more subject chosen fromGroup those with more experience, and as a first stepping stone towardsmembership, the Advanced Diplomais available. Again this consists of twosubjects, Shipping Businesswhich is compulsory along with one furthersubject chosen from Group 2. To pass the Foundation Diploma or Advanced Diploma, you must studyboth subjects and take the examinations in the same year. Finally the ICS offers the Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE)whichare the gateway to membership. To be eligible for membership you mustpass all fourof the compulsory subject examinations, along with anythree of the optional subjects(seven subjects in total).

3 The Institute s examinations and qualifications are designed to be broadlycomparable with degree-level standard, to give you an idea of the depthof study and quality of work required. The examinations are offeredannually during a two-week period in of our Examiners and Assessors are, or have been, practising professionalsin the subject areas they examine, so you can be reassured that ourassessments are relevant and with the ICSAs a truly international provider of professional maritime training,the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers offers an unrivalledlearning ICS offers a suite of programmes from one-day introductorycourses right through to professional qualifying examinations leadingto ICS maritime induction courses offer a tailored introduction tothe maritime world for back office staff and industry newcomers.

4 ICSdiplomas allow specialism in a number of different areas, including shipoperations, tanker chartering, port agency, shipping law and insurance. At the next learning level, ICS professional examinations representthe route to Chartered status, allowing individuals to join theICS international network of brokers, forwarders, agents, insurers,lawyers and other shipping service Shipbroker status commands respect, demonstrating acommitment to lifelong learning. It also opens the doorway toan established and worldwide network within the shipping you are in the world, find the right ICS professional maritimedevelopment option for you and contact the ICS to start your learningjourney today.

5 The ICS is an organisation thatdistinguishes its members fromothers in the maritime industrythrough its level of standards, whichgovern the way to conduct of the ICS is farbeyond being part of a network;it furnishes a professional withexcellent, in-depth knowledgeabout shipping, which enables himor her to stand tall with anoutstanding qualification. Serdar AyirtmanCEO Catoni TransportDivision1 Compulsory paper Shipping Business+ 1 subject from this list Dry Cargo Chartering Ship Operations and Management Ship Sale and Purchase Tanker Chartering Liner Trades Port Agency Logistics and Multi-modal Transport Port and Terminal Management Offshore Support IndustryDo you want a qualification via examination?

6 Are you new to the industry?Do you have any prior qualifications?It may be possible for you to be granted exemptionsNoYe sNoYe sNoYesTry theMaritime World Explainedone-day courseMaritime World Explainedis an interactive and engaginglook at the maritime sectorand is ideal for those who arenew to the industry, or whowork in roles that supportactivity within themaritime sectorThe Foundation Diplomais ideal for people with littleindustry experience, but whowould like to gain practicalknowledge and understandingof the industryThe Advanced Diploma isdesigned as a stepping stoneinto the Professional QualifyingExaminations and suits those whohave some industry knowledge,possibly gained through some timeworking in the industryProfessional Qualifying Examinationsconsists of seven examinations whichmust be taken over five Business must be taken inthe first year, and students can thenpick and choose how many subjectsto take each year.

7 Once PQEs havebeen completed a student is eligiblefor membership of the InstituteUnderstanding Shippingis a nine month programme,ideal for staff who are new tothe industry and would liketo build a widerunderstanding of ships,shipping and the context ofthe commercial industryor UnderstandingShippingnine-month programmeSign upfor theFoundationDiplomaSign up for theAdvanced Diploma Sign up for theProfessional QualifyingExaminations1 Compulsory paper Introduction to Shipping+ 1 subject from this list Dry Cargo Chartering Ship Operations and Management Ship Sale and Purchase Tanker Chartering Liner Trades Port Agency Logistics and Multi-modal Transport Port and Terminal Management Offshore Support Industry4 Compulsory papers Introduction to Shipping Legal Principles of Shipping Business Economics of Sea Transport and International Trade Shipping Business+ 3 subjects from this list Dry Cargo Chartering Ship

8 Operations and Management Ship Sale and Purchase Tanker Chartering Liner Trades Port Agency Logistics and Multi-modal Transport Port and Terminal Management Offshore Support Industry Shipping Law Marine Insurance Shipping FinanceWhere do I start? PREP Revision CourseComments from students who have attendedPREP, the Insitute s three day residential course: A very worthwhile weekend and I wouldrecommend it to others who are studyingin the future. I thought the PREP weekend was very useful,well organised and enjoyable. I had very high expectations to begin with and they were met! Contact usFor further information, please go to our website at Customer Support Advisers will also be very glad to discuss your options:please contact them by email at call the office on +44 (0)20 7623 you have previously studied in the maritime industry, it may be that youqualify for exemptions from one or more of the Institute s example, if you have a relevant degree or Masters qualification, you mayqualify for up to a maximum of four exemptions meaning that you wouldhave to study only three further subjects and pass the exams in order toqualify for Institute has a process for checking exemptions before you embarkon your studies.

9 We hold a large database of qualifications that have alreadybeen checked, otherwise details of your course (including certificates andsubjects studied) are checked by an industry professional to decide whetherexemptions are appropriate. Either way, you can start your studies knowingexactly where you that exemptions only apply to the PQE Membershipqualification, they cannot be counted towards the Foundation orAdvanced can I register for the exams?Once you ve confirmed your exemptions and chosen the subjects youwant to study, you need to register with the Institute and enter for theexams you wish to take. You will need to register every year you takeexaminations. Registration and entry close every year in mid-Februaryand, from 2012, there is a discount on exam entries if you enterbefore January.

10 How can I study?We are aware that different people like to study in different ways. Whatyou can commit to will depend on your location, chosen method of study,work commitments etc. Typically a student would tackle two subjects a year,although it s possible to do as much or as little as you wish. The Diplomasmust be completed in one year, but it usually takes around three years toqualify for Institute Course BooksEach subject area is supported by a course book, written by an industryexpert. Each book provides specialist background to the subject area. Ofcourse the books are a valuable stand-alone resource , but most studentsuse them as essential preparation for the examinations. The content of thecourse books is updated on a regular basis to make sure it accurately reflectslatest developments in the specialist industry is the ICS s own distance learning programme.