Course Approvals:

STCW A-V1/1-2

Course Pre-requisites:

Personnel attending this course are required to be at least 16 years of age. For the STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting course you must be fit to participate in all aspects of the training, in particular to be aware pf the physically demanding nature of some of the exercises during the fire fighting drills.

Course Registration and Timings

Registration opens at 0845

Starts at 0900 prompt & finishes at approximately 1300

100% attendance is required for this course

What You Must Bring:

• A passport, national ID card or seaman’s discharge book must be presented upon arrival & before assessment.
• Two pairs of thick long socks to wear under your issued fire boots.
• T-shirt and long trousers or leggings to wear under your fire suit. Natural fibres are best and clothing that will not be tainted by smoke. No jeans or seamed trousers permitted; they’re not comfortable.
• No piercings, rings, watches or jewellery allowed to be worn; this is for your own safety since metal will heat up in the container. Please leave all valuables at home.
• Persons with full beards or stubble are advised to trim closely to ensure a full-face seal can be achieved. If a full seal cannot be achieved, you can’t continue with the hot drills & therefore will not achieve your learning outcome.
• Strictly no make-up, lotions or suntan creams to be worn throughout the course. These damage the delicate seals on the breathing apparatus and therefore it is a strict rule.
• Bring two litres of water each day to keep hydrated; you will also need a packed lunch for each day.

Course Aims & Objectives:

To give all persons intending to go to sea the education and training in fire prevention and firefighting to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements to minimise the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire. To fight and extinguish fires.      

Candidate Learning Outcomes

• Understand and can minimise the risk of fire on board.
• The on board equipment, procedures and personal safety requirements in fire situations.
• Able to fight and extinguish fires.

Assessment Plan:

The learning and assessment process at Trident Maritime Academy is structured to be inclusive, supportive, and aligned with ISO 9001 standards, ensuring consistency and quality in training delivery. During the course, participants will undergo continuous assessment through structured observation, oral questioning, simulation exercises, and role-playing. These evaluations are designed to verify that learning outcomes are consistently achieved, meeting defined quality criteria. A final, formal assessment will be conducted to objectively evaluate participants’ knowledge and comprehension. This assessment will consist of a 30-minute written test, featuring a blend of multiple-choice questions and short written responses, to confirm that the required competencies and understanding have been met.