National Diploma in Maritime & Logistic Management 

National Diploma in Maritime & Logistic Management 

The National Diploma in Maritime & Logistic Management provides vocational and technical training in maritime operations and logistics management. It combines classroom instruction with practical training to build industry-ready skills.

Programme Award and Level

This is a national diploma aligned to the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) framework - covering NVQ Level 5 and NVQ Level 6 competencies where applicable.

Duration and Structure

Typical full-time delivery extends over approximately two and a half years - including a period of supervised industrial training to develop workplace competence and practical experience.

Study Mode and Delivery

Programme delivery blends technical classroom sessions with practical workshops, field-based exercises and a compulsory industrial placement - emphasising applied learning and on-the-job skills.

Who Should Apply

Suited to school leavers and early-career learners seeking operational roles in shipping, port services, freight forwarding, warehousing and supply-chain support functions.

Admission Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 certificate in a related field; or
• A pass in a minimum of three subjects at the GCE Advanced Level in any stream - as an alternative academic pathway.

Core Technical Topics and Modules

• Introduction to Shipping and Maritime Operations - basic industry concepts and terminology.
• Cargo Operations and Handling - practical procedures for cargo movement and stowage.
• Documentation and Customs Procedures - import-export paperwork and compliance basics.
• Port and Terminal Operations - fundamentals of terminal handling and port logistics.
• Inventory, Warehousing and Distribution - stock control, storage and distribution processes.
• Freight Forwarding and Multimodal Transport - coordination of sea, road and intermodal movements.
• Maritime Law and Regulatory Frameworks - legal principles affecting shipping and trade.
• Sales, Customer Service and Commercial Aspects - commercial awareness for logistic services.

Practical and Employability Modules

• Workplace Health and Safety - safe systems of work for maritime and logistics contexts.
• Basic Human Resource and Team Management - workplace communication and supervision skills.
• Information Systems for Logistics - introduction to transport management and documentation systems.
• Industrial Training - a supervised placement to consolidate applied skills and industry practice.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to apply operational procedures for cargo handling, use core documentation correctly, manage basic warehousing tasks and support port or freight-forwarding operations.

Skills Developed

• Practical competence in cargo, warehousing and transport operations.
• Ability to prepare and process shipping documentation and customs paperwork.
• Workplace problem-solving, teamwork and adherence to health-and-safety standards.
• Familiarity with logistics information systems and basic commercial practices.

Career Pathways

Completion supports roles such as port operations assistant, cargo handler, freight forwarding support staff, warehousing operative and logistics coordinator within private and public sector employers.

Quality Assurance

The programme aligns with national vocational standards and NVQ benchmarking to ensure the curriculum meets industry competency expectations and recognised skills outcomes.

Why This Programme Matters

This diploma focuses on practical tradeable skills that prepare learners for entry and progression in Sri Lanka’s maritime and logistics sectors - prioritising workplace readiness and industry competency.

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