Aim:

The aim of the course is to meet the the requirement in paragraph 5 of Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code which states that “seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 4 in advance fire-fighting shall be required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A-VI/3.”


Objectives:

Upon completion of this training course, the trainee shall fulfill the requirements in Section A-VI/3 paragraph 5 and 6 of the STCW Code.

Upon successful completion of this course, seafarers must be able to:

• control fire-fighting operations aboard ships;
• organize and train fire parties;
• inspect and service fire detection and fire extinguishing systems and equipment; and
• investigate and compile reports on fire incidents.


Target Audience:

This course is open to all seafarers who are assigned as being fire team commander to take charge in case of fire related calamities on board ships in accordance of Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code 1978, as amended.


Prerequisites:

• Valid Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Advanced Fire Fighting (ATFF)
• Proof of approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held, for a period of at least twelve (12) months in total during the preceding five (5) years, or three (3) months in total during the preceding six (6) months immediately prior to revalidating.
• Valid medical certificate (2 years)
• completed online programme(for Practical Training and Assessment)