Levels of Examination

Levels of Examination for Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria membership.

The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria acknowledges the need for improving the standard of effective Transport Management covering all modes of transport road, rail, maritime, aviation and pipeline. The Institute’s education policy is designed to raise the standard of professionalism within Transport management at all levels, thus encouraging those commencing a career within the industry and improving the knowledge and skills of those already engaged in Transport.
This syllabus incorporates both the theory and practical experience, which by its uniqueness, attains the objective of a high standard of professionalism in transport and logistics management. In other words, the syllabus provides an integrated and progressive system towards Professional Graduate Diploma work with emphasis on professional competence. Thus, as a professional Transportant, obtaining a credible professional transport qualification will offer a great opportunity to a large number of potential candidates not only in Nigeria but also within West Africa (ECOWAS) sub region and beyond.
The course aims and objectives have been designed to acquaint candidates / members with the basic principles of transport and broader knowledge of transport management and administration, the operation of all modes of transport in both developing countries, arising from rapidly changing world of transport.
Specifically, the course has been planned for middle and senior management positions in the transport and allied industry. It will be of immense benefits to Federal/State Ministries and Local Government officers as well as those in the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air force and Police) dealing with transport, logistics and supply, Petroleum/Oil & Gas, Banking, Communication, Engineering and Manufacturing industries who are concerned with the management of transport, logistics and physical distribution. The course will equally be of importance to those engaged in transport education and training, research and development, policy maker, transport planners and transport consultants.
Thus, the main objectives are to provide an awareness and understanding of the interrelationship between transport development and many other relevant aspect of our economic activity in developing countries, and to ensure that candidates/members become conversant with the techniques of transport planning and the operation which are suitable and relevant to developing countries. To achieve these objectives, the course content is both practical and theoretical with considerable emphasis being placed on learning through assessment of transport project or case studies from the developing world.
The Institute’s professional examination is designed to provide a standard of education from which candidates can both build and develop a worthwhile practical career in transport management and administration AT ALL LEVELS. Below are the four stages of professional qualifying examinations which are held in June and December each year.
Every applicant for registration as student will be required to submit acceptable evidence that he/she has obtained approved educational qualifications.  The following educational qualifications will be accepted for this purpose.
 
A. FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION LEVEL
  1. Five (5) Credit passes in GCE/SSCE O’Level or its equivalents in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any two Science or Social science
  2. Candidates with 5 years of experience can be accepted with 4 Credit Passes in GCE/SSCE O’Level or its equivalents including Mathematics, and English Language
B. PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA EXAMINATION LEVEL
  1. CIOTA Foundation / Intermediate Certificates of a recognized body
  2. Accredited Diploma in Transport Management, Shipping Management, Travel & Tourism, Freight forwarding, Economics, Geography, Marketing, Business Studies, etc.
C. PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA EXAMINATION LEVEL
  1. CIOTA Professional Diploma, Professional Diploma Part 1 Certificates of CIOTA, CILT, CIS body or allied Institution
  2. Advanced Diploma, HND, B.Sc, PGD/MBA and other relevant qualifications of equivalent status in Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, Law e.t.c., with at least 4 years working experience in related Transport Industry.
D. POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA FINAL EXAMINATION LEVEL
  1. CIOTA Professional Advanced Diploma or the final Examination Certificate of a recognized allied bodies in Transport
  2. HND, B.Sc, PGD / M.Sc / MBA from a recognized Institution and other relevant qualifications of equivalent status in Transport Management, Air Transport Management, Maritime Transport Management, Rail Transport Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Transport Engineering, International Trade, Geography, Urban & Regional Planning, with at least 2 years working experience.

A. Foundation Certificate Examination

The Certificate Examinations level focuses on the following modules. The course culminates in a two part of written examinations of the modules each. Successful completion of the Foundation Stage examinations qualifies you to apply for Professional Diploma Qualifying Examinations of the Institute.

 

Foundation I

 
COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEUNITLTP
FCT101Principles of Transport3210
FCT102Principles of Economics2210
FCT103Communication in English2200
FCT104Transport and Economic Geography3210
FCT105Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skills2210
FCT106Cargo Handling and Transportation of Dangerous Goods3210
TOTAL15   

 

Foundation II

COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEUNITLTP
FCT102Transport and Development in Nigeria3210
FCT104Fundamentals of Information Technology2211
FCT106Principles of Statistics2200
FCT108Element of Shipping3200
FCT110Commercial Practice2200
FCT112Urban and Rural Transportation3211
TOTAL15   

 

B. Professional Diploma Examination

The Professional Diploma Examinations focuses on the following modules. The course culminates in a two part of written exam of the modules each. To sit for the examination, you will need to have achieved or been exempted from the Foundation Level Examinations. Successful completion of the Professional Diploma examinations gives you eligibility to apply for Professional Advanced Diploma Qualifying Examinations of the Institute.

Professional Diploma: Part One

 
OURSE CODECOURSE TITLEUNITLTP
PDE201Principles of Management3211
PDE202Business Communication2211
PDE203Transport and Environment3211
PDE204Quantitative Techniques2211
PDE205Introduction to Air Transportation3220
PDE206Principles and Management of Transport3210
TOTAL15   
 

Professional Diploma: Part Two

 

COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEUNITLTP
PDE207Introduction to Maritime Transportation3211
PDE208Introduction to Transport Economics3211
PDE209Industrial Relations in Transport2120
PDE210Transport and Tourism3211
PDE211Basic Accounting2200
PDE212Human Resources Management in Transport2211
TOTAL15   
 
 

C. Professional Advanced Diploma Examination

The Professional Advanced Examinations course includes a two part of written examinations which covers five modules each. To sit for the examinations, you will need to have achieved or been exempted from the Foundation and Professional Diploma Stage One Examinations modules respectively. Successful completion of the Professional Advanced Diploma in Transport Management and Administration examinations qualifies you for the award of ‘‘Associate Membership’’ of the Institute, and gives you eligibility to apply for Professional Graduate Diploma Final Qualifying Examinations.

Professional Advanced Diploma: Part One

 
COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEUNITLTP
PDE301Multimodal Transport Management3210
PDE302Transport Economics3210
PDE303International Trade and Payment3200
PDE304Operations Management2200
PDE305Law of Business and Carriage3200
PDE306Transport Insurance3210
TOTAL17   
 

Professional Advanced Diploma: Part Two

COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEUNITLTP
PDE307Financial Management3111
PDE308Fleet Operations and Management3200
PDE309Management and Control of Transport3200
PDE310Business and Corporate Strategy3201
PDE311Logistics and Distribution Planning3210
 TOTAL15   
 
 

Industrial Attachment/Internship

 
COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEUNITLTP
SIWES 300Students Industrial Work Experience (SIWES)6006
TOTAL6   
 

D. Postgraduate Professional Diploma Examination

To study the Postgraduate Professional Diploma Final Qualifying Examinations stage, you will need to have achieved or been exempted from the Foundation, Professional Diploma and Professional Advanced Diploma modules respectively. The course consists of some modules to be written as exams.
 
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNIT
L
T
P
PGE601
Transport Policy and Planning
3
2
0
1
PGE602
Transport Evaluation and Finance
3
2
 
0
PGE603
International Logistics & Supply Chain Management
2
2
0
1
PGE604
Management Information Technology in Transport
2
2
0
1
PGE605
Operations Research
2
2
1
0
PGE606
Transport Safety and Security
3
2
1
0
TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (candidates to choose Two Modal Options)
MPG607
Maritime Management
3
2
0
1
MPG608
Port Operations and Management
3
2
0
1
APG609
Air Transport Management
3
2
0
1
APG610
Airport Operations and Management
3
2
0
1
RGE611
Road Transport Management
3
2
1
1
RGE612
Rail Transport Administration
3
2
0
1
PPG613
Pipeline Transportation Management
3
2
0
1
PGE614
Transport Research Project
4
   
TOTAL
40
 
To complete the Final Stage Qualifying Examinations, candidates will also be required to complete a professional research project in transport. The project is the academic equivalent of a reputable university postgraduate degree project in Nigeria and Overseas. Successful completion of the Final stage examinations, with research project and internship qualifies you for the award “Full Membership” of the Institute; and gives you eligibility to apply for registration as a Chartered Transportant and also for range of postgraduate programmes at various Universities in Nigeria and Overseas.

Please note that Curriculum Vitae to show professional work experience must be attached.

 

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