STCW 4 - Advanced firefighting

STCW 4 - Advanced firefighting

Course

STCW 4 ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING COURSE CRITERIA

Aim

To give seafarers the essential education and training to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the following:

Table A-VI/3

Function: Advanced fire fighting

Competence: Control firefighting operations aboard ships

Organise and train fire parties

Inspect and service fire detection and fire extinguishing systems and equipment

Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire

Learning Outcomes

The learner understands the principals involved in controlling firefighting operations

on board a vessel

The learner is able to control firefighting operations aboard ship

The learner is able to organise and train fire parties

The learner is able to inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment

The learner is able to investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire

Assessment

To meet the competencies set out in Table A-VI/3.

Pre-requisites

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

Validity

5 years