Advanced Fire Fighting

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Overview

Course Date:
31 Mar 2023 to 06 Apr 2023
Registration Period:
01 Feb 2023 to 10 Mar 2023
Time:
08:30 AM to 05:30 PM,
5 Days
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (F2F) and Practical Training
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic, SCDF
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Course Dates: 31 March 23 (Fri) and 3 to 6 April 23 (Mon to Thu)
*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed.
You may register your interest, and would be notified if there is new run.

Course Objective

A trainee successfully completing this course will, in the event of a fire on board a ship, be able to take command, organise the personnel effectively and control the fire-fighting operations using those techniques in which he has been trained. He will have also acquired knowledge of fire prevention and an ability to inspect and maintain the fire-extinguishing systems and equipment.

Course Outline

Competence 1 - Control of fire fighting operations onboard ship
Competence 2 - Organise and train fire parties
Competence 3 - Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing equipment
Competence 4 - Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire

Minimum Requirements

Participants must possess a valid 'Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Course' certificate or equivalent (under STCW Reg.VI/1), be physically and medically fit for strenuous activity and have good working knowledge of English.

For practical training will be conducted at COSEM and trainees will need to declare that they are medically Fit.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Proficiency (STCW 2010 VI/3 para 1)

Suitable for

Candidates who aim to become a sea going officer onboard a ship.

Course Fees

Full Fees (before GST): $1,200.00

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST*	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$1,080.00	$28.80	$148.80
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$840.00	$28.80	$388.80
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$840.00	$28.80	$388.80
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$1,080.00	$28.80	$148.80
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$96.00	$1,296.00

*As announced at Budget 2022, there will be no increase in government fees and charges for Singaporeans from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023. Also, as per SSG’s policy, the GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after baseline funding subsidy of 70%

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹ Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.

Application Procedure

1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:

a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.

b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
One-Stop Service Centre

c) For payment via PayNow, please enter the UEN No. T08GB0056ACET and indicate the invoice/registration number.

*With effect from 1 August 2021, cheque payment will not be available.

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.