Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting

Prerequisites: Must have previously completed the STCW Advanced Fire Fighting course or equivalent, who have not undergone the required updating onboard ship and wish to undertake the full updating training at an MCA approved training centre.

Certificate validity: 5 years as per the STCW 2010 Manilla Amendments

Certification: Upon successful completion you will be awarded a certificate in STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting

Duration: 1 Day (0900hrs – 1700hrs)

Cost: £225.00inc vat (Please note all prices include vat @20%)

Location: South West Maritime Academy, Cromhall Quarry, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AA

What is the STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting course?

Under the new STCW 2010 requirements for training and certification, holders of an Advanced Fire Fighting certificate will require updated proficiency training in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, and also Updated proficiency Advanced Fire Fighting every five years.  For further information on Updated Training – download MIN469

Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting

STCW2010 UAFF Update Course

Course Content:

• Learning outcomes for the Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting:

  The Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting is a one day theory course based around classroom learning. The focus will be upon shipboard fire fighting operations and the use and management of fire fighting parties, as well as inspection and maintenance of fire fighting systems and equipment on board.

  There are four key outcomes to the training, and these are:

  Outcome 1: The learner knows how to control fire fighting operations aboard ship both at sea and within port
  Outcome 2: The learner knows how to organise and train fire parties
  Outcome 3: The learner knows how to inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems
  and equipment
  Outcome 4: The learner is able to investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire

More information about course prerequisites and the Update requirements can be found within MSN 1865

This course can also be taken as part of our STCW2010 4 Day Update Package and 5 Day Update Package if you need to update other STCW training at the same time.

**Note: Completion of this course does not remove the requirement to update the STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting certification every five years**