The International Institute of Marine Surveying

Higher National Certificate

HNC and
Higher National Diploma
HND in
Marine Surveying
By Distance Learning

Awarded by

Application
Form
Specialist Units in:
Yachts & Small Craft, Cargo, Commercial Vessels and Engineering
 Application For Enrolment
I would like to take the following course:

BTEC HNC in Marine Surveying (One year) BTEC HNC/HND in Marine Surveying (Two years)

Which specialisation do you wish to be considered for:

CARGO ENGINEERING
COMMERCIAL YACHT & SMALL CRAFT

CONTACT DETAILS

Surname: ...................................................................................... Forename: ......................................................................................

Sex: M F Title: .......................................... Nationality: ....................................................................................

Country of Permanent Residence: .......................................................................................................................................................

Present Company/
Employer: .................................................................................... Your Position: ................................................................................

Telephone: WORK HOME .................................................................................................................................

Email: WORK HOME .................................................................................................................................

Contact Address: .....................................................................................................................................................................................

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Please attach a copy of your CV with this application.

IIMS, Murrills House, 48 East Street, Portchester, Hampshire PO16 9XS, UK

2 Tel: +44 (0)23 9238 5223 | Fax: +44 (0)23 9238 5224 | Email: education@iims.org.uk | Website: www.iims.org.uk
BTEC HNC & HND UNIT SELECTION
Candidates must select Specialist Units - 4 for BTEC HNC or 12 for BTEC HND

Level
Unit Title IIMS Specialistation Code 
1 An Introduction to Marine Surveying Profession Code Module 4 
2 Materials and Corrosion Code Module 5 
3 Naval Architecture Code Module 5 
4 Introduction to Report Writing for Marine Surveyors Code Module 4 
5 Draught Surveying Cargo 5
6 Surveying Dry Bulk Cargoes Cargo 4
7 Surveying Chemical Cargoes Cargo 4
8 Petroleum Products Crude and Refined Oils Cargo 4
9 The Carriage of Refrigerated Cargoes Cargo 4
10 Surveying Containers and Cargoes in Containers Cargo 4
11 Surveying Bulk Vegetable/Animal Oils & Fat Cargoes Cargo 4
12 Heavy Lift and Project Cargoes Cargo 4
13 Transportation of LNG and LPG Cargoes Cargo 4
14 Surveying General Cargo Cargo 4
15 Surveying Large Vessel Main Engines Engineering/Commercial 5
16 Surveying Large Vessel Auxiliary Systems Engineering/Commercial 5
17 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Surveying Engineering/Commercial 5
18 Marine Incident Investigation Suitable for all areas 5
19 Classifications, Statutory Surveys and Inspections Commercial 5
20 The International Safety Management Code Commercial 5
21 Marine Coatings Suitable for all areas 5
22 Warranty Surveys Commercial 5
23 Inspecting Small Craft Engines Small Craft 4
24 Surveying Small Craft Systems & Mechanical Installations Small Craft 5
25 Surveying FRP Craft Small Craft 4
26 Surveying Steel and Aluminium Alloy Small Craft Small Craft 5
28 Inspecting Small Craft Rigs and Sails Small Craft 4
29 Surveying Wooden Craft Small Craft 4
30 Specific Ship Surveys Commercial 5
31 Maritime Law and Insurance Suitable for all areas 5
32 Hulls and Machine Damage Claims Small Craft/Commercial 5
33 Cargo Damage Claims Cargo 5
34 Heli Decks and Equipment Engineering/Commercial 5
35 National and International Codes of Compliance Small Craft 5

Candidates may opt to change their specialist choices up to and including the fourth month of their course.

IIMS, Murrills House, 48 East Street, Portchester, Hampshire PO16 9XS, UK

Tel: +44 (0)23 9238 5223 | Fax: +44 (0)23 9238 5224 | Email: education@iims.org.uk | Website: www.iims.org.uk 3
 COURSE FEES
The course fees are as follows:

BTEC HNC (1 Year) - £2,500 BTEC HND (2 Years) - £5,000

(These courses are VAT exempt) If registering for the BTEC HND at the beginning, you’ll receive a 10% discount.

I would like to receive my units in hard copy at £65 per Unit (includes Packing and Postage).

PAYMENT & INVOICING

Do not send payment with your application. Upon successful acceptance on the course you’ll be sent an
invoice and the ways in which you can pay for your course fees.

Please indicate if you want details about payment plans. Please send me / my company an invoice.
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HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE COURSE?

Publication (please state) Website link (please state) Institute (please indicate)

........................................................... ........................................................... IIMS

........................................................... Word of mouth RINA

Event (please state) Other (please state) The Marine Society

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DECLARATION

I confirm that the statements made by me on this form are correct and that I will be bound by the Terms & Conditions as stated:

Signed: ........................................................................................................................... Date: ...............................................................

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2012/13

IIMS, Murrills House, 48 East Street, Portchester, Hampshire PO16 9XS, UK

4 Tel: +44 (0)23 9238 5223 | Fax: +44 (0)23 9238 5224 | Email: education@iims.org.uk | Website: www.iims.org.uk