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Fire fighting (A-VI/1-2) (1 cr)

Code: MK00DQ75-3013

General information


Enrollment
14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
12 - 30
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Electrical Marine Engineering
Teachers
Antti Lanki
Teacher in charge
Antti Lanki
Groups
MSVKT24SP
Electrical marine engineering, full-time studies
Course
MK00DQ75

Realization has 3 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 19 h 15 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 21.11.2024 time 10:00 - 13:15
(3 h 15 min)
Palontorjunta (A-VI/1-2) MK00DQ75-3013
A3006_uusikampus Yleisopetustila, karttapöydät (60)
Tue 03.12.2024 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Miehistön palokurssi: Palontorjunta (A-VI/1-2) MK00DQ75-3013
Upinniemi
Wed 04.12.2024 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Miehistön palokurssi: Palontorjunta (A-VI/1-2) MK00DQ75-3013
Upinniemi
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- minimizing the risk of fire and maintaining a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire
- fighting and extinguishing fires

Content

- elements of fire and explosion, the fire triangle
- organization of shipboard fire-fighting
- location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency routes
- types and sources of ignition
- flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire
- need for constant vigilance
- actions to be taken on board ship
- fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems
- classification of fires and applicable extinguishing agents
The course includes a two-day basic fire-fighting practical exercise at a certified fire training centre.

Course material

Learn

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

RDI and work-related cooperation

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, an approved completion of fire prevention and fire fighting course (STCW A-VI/1-2) is required.

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