Graduates of our Diploma in Marine Surveying and the Diploma in Small Craft Surveying courses will benefit from a more technical and “hands-on” approach to marine surveying.

Logistics management is the part of supply chain management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the customer's requirements. This part-time distance education course provides a comprehensive grounding in the major disciplines of logistics management. Topics covered include analysis of the major forces shaping modern supply chain planning and operations, as well as key functions such as logistics outsourcing and sustainability.

The Certificate in Marine Surveying Fundamentals aims to expand the knowledge of existing and potential marine surveyors in the marine survey industry. Over 12 weeks and 6 modules, this distance learning programme will explore the human element of conducting opening meetings, dealing with obstructive and difficult clients/officers/crew, the safety of surveyors, the extent of authority and professional conduct.

Marine warranty surveys play an essential role in reducing the risk of loss or damage in high-value marine construction and transportation projects along with offshore energy installation and operations activities. This popular tutored distance learning course addresses the core competencies of warranty surveying while presenting the knowledge and practical techniques employed in this specialised field.

The specialised online Certificate in Pleasure Vessel Surveying covers all the aspects important to pleasure vessels. Over 12 weeks and 6 core modules, the course will explore regulations, naval architecture, types of pleasure vessels and materials, construction methods, maintenance, preparing a vessel for survey, types of survey and how to conduct a survey.

Delivered in partnership with North Kent College, this 12-month tutored online Diploma in Marine Surveying course will provide invaluable knowledge and skills for anyone who wants to excel in marine surveying – the skills that will allow to adapt to the dynamic environment that is faced by a marine surveyor and understand the role of the surveyor better.

The professional development Diploma in Marine Surveying of Offshore Units, delivered by North Kent College, will provide the necessary knowledge required for offshore surveyors to get and remain up-to-date and highly skilled. The offshore industry differs from shipping in many ways and it is no longer enough to have just the core technical surveying skills. Today’s offshore unit surveyors need to have knowledge of the extensive legal and regulatory issues as well as a commercial understanding of the industry.

The specialised online Diploma in Small Craft Surveying, delivered in partnership with North Kent College, provides the essential knowledge, skills and techniques that you need to know to survey small crafts. This course has helped over 3,500 professionals to build successful businesses and careers in this field of marine surveying.

The industry-recognised qualification provides academic preparation for a career as a Chartered Surveyor. Building Surveying is a growing, international, professional discipline dealing with the inspection, maintenance and refurbishment of existing buildings.