How the Professional Qualification in Marine Corrosion works
The Professional Qualification course in Marine Corrosion is delivered, awarded and certificated by the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS). IIMS has been awarded ISO 9001 with a scope of ‘Training services in Marine Surveying’ and the Institute is recognised as a leader in this field. The qualification 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 this IIMS standalone professional qualification in marine corrosion. Modules 1 to 4 are core units which must be studied by all learners. In addition, yacht and small craft surveyors must take module 8 plus two others; commercial ship surveyors must take module 5, whilst modules 6 and 7 are recommended.
Assessment is by multiple choice testing using the ClassMarker platform. A pass mark of 70% is required for each module. On completion of each video tutorial, a link is provided so that learners 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 per module, meaning there is time to review the learning material if they get stuck on a few questions. Resits are offered at no extra charge. For each module, as soon as the answers are submitted, the learner will be informed automatically if they have reached the 70% pass mark or not. To gain the professional qualification, all seven modules must be passed to achieve the formal qualification. IIMS will then issue a formal certificate of qualification.
From time to time, a real life course presented by tutor, Dr Mike Lewus will be offered online. But rather than waiting, it is possible to access the study material now via the IIMS On Demand Training portal, meaning you may study immediately in your own time.
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Payment options
The 10 modules are offered as individual units at a cost of £225 each. However, the full course of 7 modules is offered at a discounted price of £1,250. Also included are the module tests and resits (if required). All course fees must be paid in full through the portal 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 Vicki Loizides who will be pleased to assist you.
