Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting unit (JVD171)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit is aligned to the IMO model course #1.20 – Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting. This unit is required as part of the STCW Certificate of Safety Training (CoST). This unit provides knowledge and skills required to maintain fire safety and to fight fires on-board ships.

Summary

Unit name	Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Unit code	JVD171
Credit points	3.8
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mr Douglas Petrusa
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	AMC MT Main Block 1
Launceston	AMC MT Main Block 3
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
AMC MT Main Block 3	14/6/2026	19/11/2026	19/11/2026	21/11/2026
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026
AMC MT Main Block 1	1/2/2026	11/6/2026	11/6/2026	13/6/2026
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Minimise the risk of fire in a maritime environment
• Respond to an emergency fire situation using onboard procedures and processes
• Use firefighting equipment to extinguish fires
• Conduct after use maintenance procedures

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	$362.00	$362.00	not applicable	$1,044.24

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 day STCW short course. 1 Day Theory, 2 days practical at Bell Bay Fire Fighting Centre.
Assessment	Bulk foam and foam making (16.6%)|Operate self contained breathing apparatus (16.6%)|Perform post fire activities (16.6%)|Prepare and respond to live fire emergency (16.6%)|Select and Use portable firefighting equipment (16.6%)|Written assessment (17%)
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.

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