Advanced Fire Fighting (A-VI/3)

The STCW Advanced Fire Fighting training course forms part of the training required for deck and engineering officers who wish to qualify for a certificate of competency and crew who are designated to control fire fighting operations.

This course builds upon the basic skills learnt whilst undergoing the STCW-95 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course with a large emphasis on “Command and Control”. During this highly practical course you will be put through your paces and will be assessed on your ability to control fire fighting operations.

Course Structure

Prerequisites: Those undertaking this training must have completed STCW95 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (Section A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code) or similar training acceptable to the MCA.

The following certifications are accepted:

- STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting certificate

- MNTB Stage One Fire Fighting course

- Royal Navy Fire Fighting course

Although not recommended for inexperienced seafarers, those who have not undertaken training in accordance with the above may undergo combined training covering the requirements for certificates in STCW 95 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting as well as STCW Advanced Fire Fighting.

Duration: 4 days

Cost: £695 per person. This includes all manuals, certification. Please note all price are exclusive of VAT (£834 including vat) .

Location: Cromhall Quarry, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AA

Certification: Certificate Of Proficiency In Advanced Fire Fighting meeting the requirements laid down in:

Regulation VI/3, paragraph 1 and Section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended

Useful Information

There is a wide range of local accommodation, some of which within walking distance of the training centre to suit everyone’s budget.