Courses & Units
Advanced Fire Fighting JVD210
Candidates should have completed JVD171 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
Introduction
The short duration unit of study is intended to provide the student with the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency to prepare them to take command and establish control of fire fighting activities on board a vessel. In achieving the course outcomes the student will come to understand the requirement to prepare and train fire parties, maintain fire prevention procedures through the inspection, testing and fault reporting of equipment, and investigation and reporting and subsequent investigation of fire emergencies.
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 an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | |
| 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 | 17/6/2024 | 14/11/2024 | 15/11/2024 | 1/12/2024 |
| AMC MT Main Block 1 | 5/2/2024 | 13/6/2024 | 14/6/2024 | 16/6/2024 |
| AMC MT Post Block 4 | 2/12/2024 | 23/12/2024 | 28/12/2024 | 29/12/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Control firefighting operations onboard a vessel within a simulated environment.
- Organise and train shipboard fire response parties in a simulated environment.
- Inspect and service shipboard fire detection and or fire extinguishing equipment or systems in accordance with performance specifications and legislative requirements.
- Conducting a shipboard fire investigation based on a simulation scenario.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031705 | $344.00 | $344.00 | not applicable | $959.42 |
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.
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 What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This short course is delivered via a combination of face to face classroom and face to face practical demonstration of skills learnt as follows: 2 x 7.75 days face to face classroom lectures at Newnham campus 2 x 7.75 days face to face practical demonstration of skills learnt at Bell Bay fire ground
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|---|---|
| Assessment | AT 2 Plan for Training Exercise (12.5%)|Assessment Task 1 (12.5%)|Assessment Task 3 (12.5%)|Assessment Task 4 (12.5%)|Assessment Task 5 (12.5%)|Assessment Task 6 (12.5%)|Assessment Task 7 (12.5%)|Assessment Task 8 (12.5%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Students are supplied a copy of the unit learners resource which provides further detail to the subjects that are taught during the unit delivery |
|---|---|
| Recommended | N/A | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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