A career in freight - ICS test-drives one-day courses

THE SOUTH African branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers is considering expanding its portfolio to provide a range of one-day courses around the country on issues of industry relevance. The first, an operational course highlighting issues like non-declaration of hazardous cargo, stowaways, accidents and deaths on board vessels will be held in Durban in November. If it proves successful, similar courses will be rolled out country-wide. This is in addition to the range of courses offered by the Institute of Shipbrokers' head office in London via Tutorship. In line with the government’s education vision and policies, the local branch of the Institute has submitted an application for provider accreditation to the relevant chamber of the Transport Education and Training Authority. The Institute has also started writing course material for accreditation. This will hopefully be completed during the first half of 2006, a spokesman told FTW. ICS training is internationally recognised and qualifies students for membership of the international body.