STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting

Programme Overview

Fire awareness, advanced firefighting, the control of firefighting teams and co-ordination of search and firefighting teams.

Programme Information

Next Programme Dates

NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork

• 15 November – 17 November

NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal

• 3rd – 5th October
• 7th – 9th December

Who is this Programme for

Persons 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

This course is delivered over 3 days.

Training Methodology

3-day course in which the students participate in live fire exercises and apply their training in the correct use of their equipment.

Certification

STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Certificate.

Entry Requirements

Working in the seafood industry or public service.

Either a Doctors certificate to say they are fit to undertake the course or a valid Seafarers Medical Certificate ENG11.

Progression

This course is mandatory for a learner to complete a Second-Hand Limited or Second-Hand Full Certificate of Competency

Assessment

Continual assessment and written exam.

Fees

€650