MCA accredited STCW Update Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (UFPFF)

The Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (UFPFF) STCW course is a refresher program for seafarers to maintain essential fire safety skills in line with STCW requirements. It reinforces knowledge of fire prevention, hazard awareness, and safe onboard practices. The course conforms with section A-VI/1- 2 of the STCW Code.

KEY FACTS

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Study Options:
Block delivery

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Start Date:
TBD

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Course Length:
1 Day

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Qualification:
STCW

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Fees:

£385

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Placement Option:
No

About this course

A blend of theory development and practical experience that seafarers on completion will have demonstrated competence in preventing and responding to onboard fires, ensuring the safety of personnel and vessels.  The course builds on and revisits practical training in firefighting techniques, use of equipment, breathing apparatus to extinguish various fires of size and intensity and emergency response procedures including casualty rescue in smoke filled enclosed spaces.    Participants also practice teamwork and coordination during simulated fire scenarios.

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Outcomes

Outcome 1:  The learner is able to maintain the required standard of competence in fire prevention and fire fighting.

Assessment

Both the theory paper needs to be passed at 70% and successful observation of the practical elements of the course must be passed to be awarded the certificate.

Certification

An MCA approved Certificate of Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting meeting the requirements laid down in:

Regulation VI/1, paragraph 1 and Section A-VI/1, paragraphs 3 and 4.2 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended and has also met the additional criteria specified in the STCW Convention and Code, applicable to the issue of this certificate

will be awarded on successful completion of the course.

Revalidation

The 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 stipulate that seafarers are required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standards of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities regarding

Pre-requisites

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Proof of identity, photo ID to be provided (passport, National ID card, Seaman’s Discharge book).
  • Complete the medical declaration prior to the start date of the course and on the day complete a fitness declaration. This form is shared with the trainers for awareness.   (Failure to complete the practical elements of the course will be deemed as a course failure.  Should you have any injuries that you feel may prevent you from completing the practical elements of the course, it is advisable to rebook at a later date once you are fit and well).   If you have any concerns regarding fitness, please contact us to discuss further.
  • You will be required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus which weighs 18kg.
  • Evidence of certification of Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) within the last 5 years. If outside of the 5 years, the full FPFF course has to be retaken.

Special requirements

Boiler suits and boots will be provided but we recommend that you wear appropriate clothing underneath which will not suffer from the taint of smoke.  Thick socks are advisable.  PPE will be provided. If you wear glasses you will need to remove these, therefore contact lenses are advisable.  Please remove all jewellery.

Fees

£385

The University cannot guarantee places on this course which may be limited due to class size and in order to ensure quality of teaching. The course will be delivered subject to minimum numbers being met.

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