STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Update (AFFU) Route 2

The STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting provides a blend of practical experience and theory development for seafarers who have already achieved the STCW Advance Fire Fighting Certificate. This course forms part of your STCW update or refresher cycle.

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Dates

1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Paisley

  • PD points: 1
Session information

Sessions

Theory Development
08:30 - 16:30
1 day
Paisley
    • £205.00 excl. VAT

    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

    Paisley

    • PD points: 1
    Session information

    Sessions

    Theory Development
    08:30 - 16:30
    1 day
    Paisley
      • £205.00 excl. VAT

      1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

      Paisley

      • PD points: 1
      Session information

      Sessions

      Theory Development
      08:30 - 16:30
      1 day
      Paisley
        • £205.00 excl. VAT

        1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

        Paisley

        • PD points: 1
        Session information

        Sessions

        Theory Development
        08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
        1 day
        Paisley
          • £205.00 excl. VAT

            1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

            Paisley

            • PD points: 1
            Session information

            Sessions

            Theory Development
            08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
            1 day
            Paisley
              • £205.00 excl. VAT

              1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

              Paisley

              • PD points: 1
              Session information

              Sessions

              Theory Development
              08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
              1 day
              Paisley
                • £205.00 excl. VAT

                1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

                Paisley

                • PD points: 1
                Session information

                Sessions

                Theory Development
                08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
                1 day
                Paisley
                  • £205.00 excl. VAT

                  1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

                  Paisley

                  • PD points: 1
                  Session information

                  Sessions

                  Theory Development
                  08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
                  1 day
                  Paisley
                    • £205.00 excl. VAT

                    1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

                    Paisley

                    • PD points: 1
                    Session information

                    Sessions

                    Theory Development
                    08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
                    1 day
                    Paisley
                      • £205.00 excl. VAT

                      1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

                      Paisley

                      • PD points: 1
                      Session information

                      Sessions

                      Theory Development
                      08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
                      1 day
                      Paisley
                        • £205.00 excl. VAT

                        1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

                        Paisley

                        • PD points: 1
                        Session information

                        Sessions

                        Theory Development
                        08:30 - 16:30
                        1 day
                        Paisley
                          • £205.00 excl. VAT

                          1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

                          Paisley

                          • PD points: 1
                          Session information

                          Sessions

                          Theory Development
                          08:30 - 16:30
                          1 day
                          Paisley
                            • £205.00 excl. VAT

                            Description

                             The STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting course relates to Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code (paragraph 50 that states that ‘Seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 4 in advanced fire fighting shall be required, every 5 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.’ 

                            • Control fire fighting operations onboard ship 

                            • Organise and control fire fighting parties 

                            • Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment 

                            • Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire 

                            Prerequisites

                            1. Proof of completing the STCW Advanced Fire Fighting training course (STCW Reg VI/3 para 1 & Sec A-VI/3) or recognised equivalent pre 31 January 2000 (i.e. MNTB 4 Day Fire Fighting Course ).

                            2. You must also complete/show evidence of the updating training in Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting as per MSN1865.

                            3. Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book). 

                            Certification

                            Successful candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting certificate, after a short exam. 

                            Revalidation

                            Yes.

                            Who is this course for?

                            Prospective delegates must hold a valid STCW Advance Fire Fighting Certificate. Exceptions apply. 

                            Price

                            £195 excl. VAT

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