FFR501 STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
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NMIT
A 1.5-day Maritime NZ-recognised refresher course for holders of STCW Advanced Fire Fighting certificates, covering up-to-date practical fire fighting methods and requirements onboard seagoing vessels, as per international standards.
NZ$1,127
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Proficient use of portable extinguishers
Demonstrate the use of various types of portable extinguishers on different classes of fires.
Control of fires using advanced techniques
Extinguish small and extensive fires using specific methods including water, fog, foam, and chemicals.
About This Course
This refresher course is designed for those holding the STCW Advanced Fire Fighting qualification. It meets the requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and refreshes both theory and practical skills in advanced fire fighting techniques. It is suitable for Masters, Mates, Deck/Marine Engineer Officers, and Able Seafarers. Upon completion, students will receive refreshed certification in both Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting and Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW).
Course Content
- Using various types of portable extinguishers
- Extinguishing electrical, oil, or propane fires
- Extinguishing extensive fires using jet and spray nozzles
- Fighting fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces with breathing apparatus
- Using fog applicator, spray nozzles, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish oil fires
- Application of high expansion foam for shipboard fire fighting
- Fire extinguishing in simulated accommodation/engine room situations
- Evaluation of water use for fire extinguishing and its effect on ship stability
- Fire fighting involving dangerous goods
- STCW Code provisions: Section A-VI/3 and A-VI/1-2
Entry Requirements
Current medical examination certificate issued by an approved General Practitioner (Seafarers Medical or equivalent)
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Eligible for continued work onboard vessels requiring current STCW Advanced Fire Fighting certificationRelevant for roles as Master, Mate, Deck Officer, Marine Engineer Officer or Able Seafarer
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