STCW Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting ensures seafarers with a valid initial STCW Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting can revalidate their competency in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of STCW paragraph 3.
Prerequisites
In order to complete an STCW Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training course, delegates must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Hold an STCW Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting certificate or an accepted equivalent
Application procedure
Please book a course through the website of AIS Survivex ("More information").
Learning outcomes
Delegates completing an STCW Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training course will be able to;
- Correctly use portable and mobile (wheeled) fire extinguishers on appropriate fires
- Correctly use hoses, nozzles and hose equipment
- Extinguish different types of fires as a member of a team using a range of equipment commonly found on board a vessel
- Test and use breathing apparatus and associated equipment
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Safety
Maritime security