Programme Information
Next Programme Dates
NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal
- 21 – 25 November 2022
- 20 – 24 February 2023
- 12 – 16 June 2023
- 27 November – 01 December 2023
NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork
- 30 January – 3 February 2023
Who is this Programme for
Learners will be working in the seafood industry or public service
Location(s)
National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Castletownbere, Co. Cork
National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Greencastle, Co. Donegal
Duration
The course is delivered over 5 days
Directed hours: 29
Training Methodology
Classroom theory in fire awareness, firefighting, the control of firefighting teams, co-ordination of search and firefighting teams in practical exercises using breathing apparatus (BA)
Certification
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)
On successful completion of this programme, the learner will receive a STCW Advanced Firefighting Certificate which is essential for the learner who wishes to obtain an endorsement from Second-Hand Full Certificate to Skipper Limited and is also a necessary ancillary course for obtaining a Skipper Full (Fishing) Certificate of Competency
Entry Requirements
- Working in the seafood industry or public service
- Must hold the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course certificate (3 day)
- Either a Doctor’s letter stating that they are fit to undertake the course or a valid Seafarers Medical Certificate – ENG 11
Progression
This course is an essential ancillary course for learners wishing to obtain a Skipper Limited Certificate of Competency (Fishing) or Skipper Full CoC (Fishing)
Assessment
Continual assessment and written exam
Fees
€950
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