Programme Information
Next Programme Dates
NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal
2024
- 20 – 24 May
- 18 – 22 November
NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork
2024
- 19 – 23 February
- 17 – 21 June
- 07 – 11 October
- 11 – 15 November
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
On successful completion of the course the student is awarded a Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Advanced Firefighting Certificate in accordance with Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code. The certificate is issued by BIM on behalf of the Department of Transport.
Entry Requirements
- Working in the seafood industry or public service
- Must hold the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course certificate (3 day)
- Photo ID must be provided prior to commencement of the course e.g. Driver’s licence or passport
- Either a Doctor’s letter stating that they are fit to undertake the course or a valid Seafarers Medical Certificate – ENG 11
Fire Fighting training activities, which are carried out under supervision and with students wearing appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) and wearing breathing apparatus, consist of the following:
Fire Fighting drills which include
1. Students are exposed to heat and live fire scenarios using breathing
apparatus
2. Students climb up and down ladders and through crawl spaces
3. Students are exposed to confined spaces
All students will be asked to sign a health declaration on commencement of the course.
Progression
This course is an essential ancillary course for learners wishing to obtain a Skipper Limited Certificate of Competency (Fishing), a Skipper Full Certificate of Competency (Fishing) or a Class 1 Engineering (Fishing) Certificate of Competency.
Assessment
Student assessment will be daily, based on participation in practical modules as required. The student will complete practical assessments and a written exam on the final day.
Fees
€950
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