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Advanced Fire Fighting

Topic:Maritime, Others

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    24 Sep 2012 to 29 Sep 2012
  • Registration Period:

    05 Sep 2012 to 20 Sep 2012
  • Time:

    08:00 AM to 08:00 AM
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom
  • Venue:

    -
  • Funding:

    -

*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 Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

  • Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

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

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of prevailing GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility SkillsFuture Funding GST* Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹ $1,080.00 $32.40 $152.40
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 $840.00 $32.40 $392.40
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders $840.00 $32.40 $392.40
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders² $1,080.00 $32.40 $152.40
Others (Full fees payable) $0.00 $108.00 $1,308.00

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.


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Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. 

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

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