Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code (paragraph 3) states that ‘Seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 2 in basic training 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/1-2.’

Learning outcome

The learner is able to maintain the required standard of competence in fire prevention and fire fighting.

Learning objectives

1. Correctly use portable and mobile (wheeled) fire extinguishers on appropriate fire types

2. Correctly use hoses, nozzles and hose equipment,

3. Extinguish different types of fi res as a member of a team using a range of equipment commonly found on board

4. Test and use BA and associated equipment

Course Structure

Prerequisites: Seafarers who have a certificate of proficiency in fire prevention and fire fighting. NB – certificates of proficiency issued under the authority of other administrations will be acceptable.

Duration: 7 Hours

Cost: £295 inc vat

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

Certification: Certificate of Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention And Fire Fighting