THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SHIPBROKERS
MADRAS BRANCH
Professional Body to Commercial Shipping Worldwide
EXAMINATIONS DETAILS
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
The Foundation Diploma (FD) is ideal for people with little industry experience, but who would like to gain practical knowledge and a sound qualification. It involves taking our Introduction to Shipping paper and one of our specialist group 2 papers from the list (below). It is a stand alone qualification in its own right, but is also a great way to ease into the journey towards membership and gives an overall view of the business. Completion of the FD means the papers you have sat will be recognised if you go on to full professional qualification that leads to membership with the Institute.
Group 2 Papers:
1) Dry Cargo Chartering
2) Ship Operations & Management
3) Ship Sale & Purchase
4) Tanker Chartering
5) Liner Trades
6) Port Agency
7) Logistics & Multi-modal Transport
8) Port and Terminal Management
9) Offshore support group
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
The Advanced Diploma (AD) is the latest qualification developed by the ICS. It's been designed as a stepping stone into full qualification, and suits those who have some industry knowledge, possibly gained through time in the industry. Like the FD, the AD is a respected qualification. It involves taking the ICS benchmark paper Shipping Business and one other specialist group 2 paper (see below). Because these papers will be recognised if you go on to study for the full professional qualifying exams (PQE's) they're a great option for those wanting to ease into study or juggle the demands of both work and study. You can also take the AD after having sat the FD and have all of the papers credited to the full PQE.
Group 2 Papers:
1) Dry Cargo Chartering
2) Ship Operations & Management
3) Ship Sale & Purchase
4) Tanker Chartering
5) Liner Trades
6) Port Agency
7) Logistics & Multi-modal Transport
8) Port and Terminal Management
9) Offshore support group
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS (PQE)
The Professional Qualifying Exams (PQE's) form the pinnacle of the ICS qualification. Completion of these exams is an illustration of one's developed knowledge and understanding of the commercial shipping industry. It formally comprises 7 exams, which you can do over 5 years (although many complete in a much shorter time). Embarking on the PQE's will mean that you need to sit a minimum of 2 exams in the first year including Shipping Business and Excluding Introduction to Shipping. Both the FD and AD count towards this qualification, but many other degrees and qualifications may make you eligible for exemptions although this is only available for the full PQE's (exemptions can't be granted to candidates sitting FD or AD).
Once PQE's have been completed, you will be eligible to apply for Membership with the Institute.
Group One: (All the subjects compulsory)
1) Introduction to Shipping
2) Legal Principles in Shipping Business
3) Economics of Sea Transport and International Trade
4) Shipping Business (must be taken in the first year)
Group Two:
1) Dry Cargo Chartering
2) Ship Operations and Management
3) Ship Sale & Purchase
4) Tanker Chartering
5) Liner Trades
6) Port Agency
7) Logistics & Multi-modal Transport
8) Port and Terminal Management
9) Offshore support group
Group Three:
1) Shipping Law
2) Marine Insurance
3) Shipping Finance
Exemptions
Candidates with relevant professional or educational qualifications validated by this Institute will be able to apply for exemptions, on subject for subject basis.
The exemptions are granted by ICS London after verifying the qualifications/ experience gained by the candidates.
For availing exemptions, students have to submit the Application form the Exemptions alongwith the following:
Master Mariners: CDC copy showing last 3 years sailing details, COC Copy and Passport First Page copy.
For others: For availing Introduction to Shipping, submit Employment certificate from the Employer giving details of job descriptions.
For availing exemption from other subjects please submit your degree/diploma certificate showing relevant subject for which exemption is applied along with syllabus.
No need to submit the fee alongwith the Exemption Application form. The exemption fee should be remitted on receipt of Exemption Letter from ICS, London.
The procedure for applying for examinations are
1) Register as a student with the institute (by submitting Student Registration form alongwith Registration Fee- Demand Draft/ At par Cheque drawn in favour of 'The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers' payable at Chennai.)
2) For availing Exemptions, alongwith Registration form please submit your PQE Exemption form.
3) Enter the subjects you wish to sit and submit your Entry Form alongwith the payment.
4) For getting course materials, submit your Distance Learning Center Application form alongwith the payment.
FEES FOR STUDENT REGISTRATION AND EXAMINATION ENTRY – 2012 EXAMINATIONS |
For Forms submitted prior to 31.12.2011
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| Registration Fee* (Must be paid every year of study) |
Rs. 4,300 |
| Entry Fee (For 2 subjects) |
Rs. 6,200 |
| Total |
Rs.10,500 |
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Registration and Entry for Foundation Diploma & Advanced Diploma (For forms submitted between 01.01.2012 and 12th Feb 2012)
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| Registration Fee*(Must be paid every year of study) |
Rs. 4,300 |
| Entry Fee(For 2 subject) |
Rs. 7,800 |
| Total |
Rs.12,100 |
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Registration and Entry for Professional Qualifying Examinations (For forms submitted prior to 31.12.2011)
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| Registration Fee*(Must be paid every year of study) |
Rs.4,300 |
| Entry Fee Per subject |
Rs.3,100 |
| Total (One Paper) |
Rs.7,400 |
| Total (Two Papers) |
Rs.10,500 |
| Total(Three Papers) |
Rs.13,600 |
| Total(Four Papers) |
Rs.16,700 |
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Registration and Entry for Professional Qualifying Examinations (For forms submitted between 01.01.2012 and 12.02.2012)
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| Registration Fee(Must be paid every year of study) |
Rs.4,300 |
| Entry Fee Per subject |
Rs.3,900 |
| Total(One Paper) |
Rs.8,200 |
| Total(Two Papers) |
Rs.8,200 |
| Total(Two Papers) |
Rs.12,100 |
| Total(Three Papers) |
Rs.16,000 |
| Total(Four Papers) |
Rs.19,900 |
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DLC Course Material cost
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| Course material cost per Subject (within India) |
Rs.5000 |
| Course material cost per subject(outside India) |
Rs.6000 |
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| All the payments should be made in cheque/Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers' payable at Chennai (if DD) |
ICS- DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME
Distance Learning Centre is established by ICS, Madras Branch to enable the student to prepare to take the Foundation Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Professional Qualifying Examinations by providing ICS Course materials.
The students who pursue the examinations may enroll for as many subjects as they wish by submitting DLC Application form alongwith the relevant course material cost.
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