Who should attend
Seafarers holding an existing STCW-Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) certificate of proficiency are required to complete this refresher course every five years to maintain proficiency under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments.
Course highlights
Refresher training to apply safe work practices and contribute to effective communication and emergency response to fire on board a vessel.
This course meets the requirements of STCW Section A-VI/1.3.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
Wednesday, 1 July – Wednesday 1 July 2026
Wednesday, 29 July – Wednesday 29 July 2026
Wednesday 5 August – Wednesday 5 August 2026
Wednesday 23 September – Wednesday 23 September 2026
Wednesday 7 October – Wednesday 7 October 2026
Wednesday 18 November – Wednesday 18 November 2026
Duration
One day
Time
8.30am - 3:30pm (approx.)
Study location(s)
Unitec
Study method
Please contact us for more information
Domestic fees
$1,100 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
NZD$1,100 (approx.)
Course code
941.419
Offered by
School of NZ Maritime
Entry requirements
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.


