Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting

42,000 THB

Course Type:

STCW ➜ Advanced Firefighting

Training School:

Galileo Maritime Academy

Location:

Phuket, Thailand

Duration:

4 days

Language:

English

The U.K. MCA Approved Advanced Fire Fighting (Regulation A-VI/3)  course is intended for those who have completed the STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course which is part of the mandatory basic training for seafarers.

The training consists of practical and theoretical elements with continuous assessment throughout and additional theory elements for those in command and team leader roles. Each learner must take charge of a team and/or area of operations to demonstrate the relevant learning objectives safely.
The course content deals with refreshing the theory of fire and how to prevent it, onboard safety in the event of a fire, use of portable and other fire fighting equipment, and being an effective team member in fighting a fire. It also covers topics such as ventilation control, hazards involving dangerous goods and the effects of fire fighting water on ship stability.

The course is intended to provide five learning outcomes, which are:

• Understands the principles involved in controlling fire fighting operations on board a vessel
• Able to control fire fighting operations aboard ship
• Able to organise and train fire parties
• Able to inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment
• Ready to investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire

On completion of the training, the learners will have knowledge of advanced fire fighting techniques and the precautions to be taken to minimise the risk of fires on ships.

Galileo Maritime Academy is directly accredited by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) of the Department of Transport of the United Kingdom to issue MCA Approved Certificates.

On-site accomodation is available or see our website for a great offer on a Double Deluxe Room or Pool Villa in our favourite 5 Star Beach Hotel exclusive to our students.

'Why not combine your next maritime course with a holiday in Phuket, Thailand!"

Entry Requirements

Holds a valid FPFF certificate (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
ENG 1 medical certificate or acceptable alternative.
Note. ENG 1 is not available in Thailand. We are able to provide details of where to obtain a Norwegian Seafarers Medical in Bangkok, which is an acceptable equivalent.

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