This module is an extension of the Basic Fire Fighting unit, and is designed to extend the knowledge and skills of the student, sufficient for the person to perform effectively as a key member of an on-board command fire fighting team.
This course is approved by AMSA for the issuance of the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:
- Advanced Fire Fighting meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/3 and Code Section A-VI/3, Table A-VI/3
- management of shipboard fire prevention techniques
- coordination of tactical fire fighting methods
- use/maintenance of fire fighting equipment
- fire detection material
- Students must have obtained an AMSA approved Basic Fire Fighting before attending the Advanced Fire course. Please provide a copy of your Basic Fire Certificate on the first day of class.
- AMSA requires that you have four (4) months break between completing the Basic Fire course and attending the Advanced Fire course (Contact AMSA(opens in a new tab) for clarification if required).
Minimum dress standards apply to attendance on campus and at ERGT Jandakot.
- Closed in shoes be worn (no sandals, thongs or bare feet)
- Neat casual attire (it is not acceptable for clothing displaying pictures and or/messages likely to cause offence to others)
- It is a requirement that men be clean-shaven for the practical components conducted at ERGT Jandakot. Facial hair can affect the sealing capability of the face mask.
The practical components of this course are conducted at ERGT Jandakot.
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Semester 1, 2023
Fremantle - On Campus - 8 to 11 May
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| Where | Fremantle | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2023
Fremantle - On Campus - 31 July to 3 August
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Fremantle | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Fremantle - On Campus - 16 to 19 October
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Fremantle | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.