Courses & Units
Advanced Fire Fighting JVD210
Candidates should have completed JVD171 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
Introduction
To provide the student with the skills and knowledge required to take command, organise and train fire parties and control fire fighting operations. The student will have acquired knowledge of fire prevention and an ability to inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment. The student will also be able to investigate and report on incidents involving fire.
Equivalent to: MARF011 Manage fire-fighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Fire Fighting |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JVD210 |
| Credit points | 3.85 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Mr Anthony Beckett |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Post Block 4 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC MT Main Block 3 | 13/6/2022 | 10/11/2022 | 11/11/2022 | 13/11/2022 |
| AMC MT Main Block 1 | 31/1/2022 | 9/6/2022 | 10/6/2022 | 12/6/2022 |
| AMC MT Post Block 4 | 14/11/2022 | 21/12/2022 | 24/12/2022 | 25/12/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031705 | $308.00 | $308.00 | not applicable | $870.41 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 day theoretical classroom lectures at Newnham campus and 2 day practical application at Bell Bay fire ground. |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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