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 |
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| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 day STCW short course. 1 Day Theory, 2 days practical at Bell Bay Fire Fighting Centre. |
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| 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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