AMC Search (Australian Maritime College)
Blended Delivery - Online: 7 hours; On-Campus: 2 days
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting is a mandatory STCW-approved blended course designed for maritime professionals who need to serve on international vessels. It combines online theory with intensive practical training in fire fighting equipment and emergency shipboard procedures.
Participants should have a reasonable internet connection and webcam for the online theory component. No specific prior maritime experience is required, though the course is designed for those seeking to work on international vessels. Participants must complete the online theory assessment at least 2 working days before attending the on-campus practical component.
The course is structured in two components: Online Theory Component delivered through the University of Tasmania's learning management system covering Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting principles (approximately 7 hours). On-Campus Practical Component consisting of 2 days of intensive hands-on training in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, where participants operate actual fire fighting equipment and practice emergency response procedures on board ship simulations.
AMC Search, operated by the Australian Maritime College, is an AMSA-approved training provider recognized by international maritime authorities including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Liberia, Marshall Islands, and Panama. The college combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training delivered by experienced maritime professionals, ensuring compliance with international STCW standards.
Successful completion of this course is a mandatory requirement for obtaining an AMSA-issued Certificate of Safety Training, enabling participants to serve on board vessels in international waters. Career opportunities include positions as deck officers, maritime safety officers, ship crew members, and other maritime roles requiring international certification.
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