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 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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