How the Professional Qualification in Marine Corrosion works
Currently, this programme is offline as the content is being reviewed and will return once that process has been completed.
The course, managed by the Marine Surveying Academy Ltd, awarded and certificated by the International Institute of Marine Surveying, is intended for marine surveyors of yachts and small craft, ships and offshore structures. It is also relevant for design engineers, material specifiers, other professional engineers and students of marine science and engineering.
To gain the standard, 7 of the 10 modules must be undertaken and passed to achieve the IIMS standalone professional qualification in marine corrosion. Four core modules must be studied by all delegates. In addition, yacht and small craft surveyors must take module 3 and commercial ship surveyors must take module 1. Two further modules of your choice from the optional list make up the required total of seven.
Assessment is by multiple choice testing using the ClassMarker platform. A pass mark of 70% is required for each module. On completion of each broadcast, a link will be sent to all delegates so that they may take the test in their own time. It is not a memory test and delegates will have up to 2 hours to answer the 25 multiple choice questions, meaning there is time to review the learning material if you get stuck on a few questions. Resits are offered at no extra charge. For each module, as soon as you submit your answers you will be informed automatically if you have reached the 70% pass mark or not. You must pass all seven modules to achieve the formal qualification. IIMS will then issue a formal certificate of qualification.
Delegates are encouraged to attend as many of the live module lectures delivered by Mike Lewus as possible using the Zoom platform, but it is understood that location and different time zones will play a part and live attendance is, therefore, not mandatory. So, each lecture will be recorded and sent to all delegates via WeTransfer as soon after broadcast as possible. Additionally, each module will be sent in pdf format a couple of days before each schedule lecture by WeTransfer. There is no time limit on when you complete the tests. Although the live broadcasts will take place in June and November, you do not have to complete your studies in one month. In that sense there is no time deadline and you may go at your own pace.
Review the Prospectus for detailed information
For full information about the content of each module, the learning outcomes and so on, please download and refer to the detailed course Prospectus. Information about Mike Lewus, your course lecturer and content producer, can also be found there.
Payment options
The course cost is £950 (discounted to £895 for current IIMS members and students). It covers delivery to you of the seven modules in pdf format and seven videos made of the modules. Also included are the module tests and resits (if required). All course fees must be paid in full before joining the programme.
Need more help?
If there is anything we have not explained to your satisfaction, or something is missing, or not clear, or if you simply have more questions, please email Rachel Moores who will be pleased to assist you.
