Courses & Units
Advanced Fire Fighting JVD210
Launceston
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 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring |
| Teaching staff | Theory and Practical: relevant AMSA approved staff |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
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 1 | 1/2/2021 | 10/6/2021 | 18/6/2021 | 13/6/2021 |
| AMC MT Main Block 3 | 14/6/2021 | 11/11/2021 | 12/11/2021 | 14/11/2021 |
| AMC MT Post Block 4 | 15/11/2021 | 22/12/2021 | 25/12/2021 | 26/12/2021 |
* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Domestic
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031705 | $306.0 | $306.0 | not applicable | $870.4 |
1 Please refer here more information on student contribution amounts.
2 The information on Approved Pathway courses can be found here.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
JVD171 Fire Prevention and Fire FightingTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 day theoretical classroom lectures at Newnham campus and 2 day practical application at Bell Bay fire ground. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | * Individual and Group Practical assessment |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Optional: Dictionary or English Language Convertor |
Booktopia textbook links
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