Updated Training in Advanced Firefighting

STCW-UAFF

Duration 1 Day (full time) Certification STCW Certificate This course is eligible for grant aid.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. CorkOr

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal

 Fees €350

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Programme Overview Programme Overview

This course aims to provide training for candidates in STCW Updated Training in Advanced Fire Fighting.

Seafarers designated to control fire-fighting operations on board a vessel shall complete updated advanced training in techniques for fighting fire, with particular emphasis on organisation, tactics and command.

Seafarers are required to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in table A-VI/3 of the STCW code.

About this course

Programme Information

Who is this Programme for

Persons working in the seafood industry or public service who require updated training.

Next Programme Dates

Location 2025
NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal
  • 28th January
  • 29th April
  • 24th June
  • 07th October
  • 09th December
NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork
  • 12 March
  • 14 May
  • 17 September

 

Location(s)

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

Duration

The course is delivered over 1 day

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 STCW Updated Training in 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

  • Must hold the STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting (5 day)
  • Photographic Identification must be provided prior to commencement of the course, e.g. Drivers licence or Passport.
  • Either a doctor’s certificate that states they are fit to undertake the course or a valid Seafarer’s Medical Certificate ENG11.

Assessment

The student will complete a written exam.

Fees

€350

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Grant Aid

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Click here for details of the Seafood Training Scheme.

Click here to complete a Training Registration Form which can be used to register your interest both in the course and in the grant.

 

For more information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

+353 (0)27 71230

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Donegal)

Greencastle, Co Donegal

+353 74 9381068