Fire fighting (A-VI/1-2) (1 cr)
Code: MK00DQ75-3003
General information
Enrollment
23.08.2021 - 29.08.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 19.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Antti Lanki
Teacher in charge
Antti Lanki
Groups
-
MKKT21SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire
- fight and extinguish fires
Content
- the elements of fire and explosion, the fire triangle
- shipboard fire-fighting organization
- location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency routes
- types and sources of ignition
- flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire
- the need for constant vigilance
- actions to be taken on board ship
- fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems
- classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents
- this course includes a two-day basic fire-fighting practical exercise at a fire training centre
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Independent track:
N/A
Blended track:
N/A
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
100% attendance
Further information
Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory. In addition, approved accomplishment of fire prevention and fire fighting course (STCW A-VI/1-2) is required.