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 10 August – Friday 14 August 2026
Monday 31 August – Friday 4 September 2026
Monday 19 October – Friday 23 October 2026
Monday 7 December – Friday 11 December 2026
Monday 9 November– Friday 13 November 2026
Duration
Five days
Time
8.30am - 4pm
Study location(s)
Unitec
Study method
In-class
Domestic fees
$2,450 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
NZD$2,450 (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:
- Enrolment Form
- A current Medical Fitness Certificate
- Passport/Birth Certificate
- Copy of your current Basic Fire Fighting Certificate/Refresher certificate.
