EDUCATION OVERVIEW

The Nigerian Institute of Shipping has the reputation of providing first class education to the shipping profession, NIS qualification confer a status not equated elsewhere in the Industry.

NIS delivers its main education programme direct from its headquarters in Nigeria through its various recognized training Centre (RTC’s). Every year, over 200 students sits for the professional examination nationwide.

Following a five year aggregated period in the industry, successful student can then apply for membership with all the career advantages and benefits that confers.

Furthermore, the institute runs a joint diploma programme with the University of Lagos in shipping and ports Administration.

The institute from time organizes other aspect of training programme that will continually position her members in the industry.

Qualifying Examination Structure

(A) Shipping Technicians – Dockworkers Certificate Programme

            DC 101            Introduction to Shipping

            DC 102            Communication and use of English

            DC 103            Introduction to Port Operations

            DC 104            Dockworkers Practice

            DC 105            Business Mathematics

Candidates who sit and pass the Technician course are eligible to register for the professional examinations.

The graduates of this level are expected to work as wharf supervisors or operatives.

(B) Professional Examination Structure. – Foundation of Associate Level.

Professional Associates are expected to be engaged as assistant managers in the shipping or allied companies.

The structure is as follows:-

            PA101             Quantitative Methods in Shipping

            PA102             Elements of Port Administrations

            PA103             Export Management

            PA104             Marketing relating to Export

            PA105             Shipping LawI

            PA106             Principles of Shipping

Professional Level

Part One (1)     PS201              Marine Insurance

                        PS202              Management Accounting and Finance

                        PS203             Freight Forwarding Practice

                        PS204              Maritime Geography

                        PS205             Port Operations and Management

Part Two (2)    PS301              Shipping Management

                        PS302              Finance and International Trade

                        PS303              Maritime Economics

                        PS304              Shipping Law II           

                        PS305              Maritime Communication and Personnel Management

Part Three (3)   PS401              Sales and Purchase of Shipping

                        PS402              Ship Chartering of Brokerage

                        PS403              International Through Transport

                        PS404              Port Development and Potentials

                        PS405              Shipping and Port Policy

                        PS406              Shipping Practice

                        PS407              Thesis