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Higher Certificate in Maritime Studies at Berea College of Technology

Berea College of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Higher Certificate in Maritime Studies (NQF 5, 135 credits, SAQA 115548) covers shipping, maritime law, navigation, port and terminal management and the maritime economy. Full-time, part-time and distance each listed at 1 year.

Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Introduction to Shipping, Fundamentals of Shipping, Ship Chartering and Brokering, Maritime Law, Navigation, Port and Terminal Management and Work Integrated Learning.

Career pathways

Shore Based Supervisor, Port Operations Supervisor, Forwarding Controller, Imports Coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a certificate endorsement, Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational).

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://berea.coltech.co.za/Student/Signup

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