Who should attend

This course is part of the training for deck and engineering officers who wish to qualify for a Certificate of Competency, and crew who are designated to control fire fighting operations.

Those seafarers wishing to renew their Advanced Fire Fighting certificate of proficiency but do not have sufficient sea service to meet the criteria for the Refresher course (attendance of the AFF course will include refresher FPFF).

Course highlights

This course covers fire fighting procedures at sea and in port with particular emphasis on organisation, tactics and effective command including liaison with shore-based firefighters.

The course meets the requirements for STCW Section A-VI/3.

Key facts

Start Date(s)

Monday, 19 October – Friday, 23 October 2026
Monday, 7 December – Friday, 11 December 2026
Monday, 9 August – Friday, 13 August 2027
Monday, 18 October – Friday, 22 October 2027
Monday, 6 December – Friday, 10 December 2027

Duration

Five days

Time

8am - 4pm

Study location(s)

Mahuika marine firefighting training facility (Mt Albert, Unitec)

Study method

In-class

Domestic fees

2026: $2,450 (approx.)
2027: $2,744 (approx.)

International fees (NZD)

2026: NZD$2,450 (approx.)
2027: NZD$2,744 (approx.)

Course code

941.605

Offered by

School of NZ Maritime

Entry requirements

Advanced Fire Fighting pre-requisite:  

Please supply the following prior to attendance in order for fire site/s to do their security checks:

  1. Enrolment Form
  2. A current Medical Fitness Certificate
  3. Passport/Birth Certificate
  4. Copy of your current Basic Fire Fighting Certificate/Refresher certificate.

For more information, phone 0800 62 62 52 or enquire below.