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30-Hours Diploma in Firefighting and Shipboard Safety

Credit hours

3

Combining marine fire science with wider shipboard safety, the programme covers fire detection and suppression systems, PPE and breathing apparatus, and fighting fires in enclosed spaces. Learners also study evacuation and muster procedures, enclosed space entry and rescue, and personal survival with life-saving appliances. It suits crew members and those preparing to work at sea.

What you'll cover

  1. 01Introduction to Shipboard Safety and Emergency Protocols
  2. 02Fundamentals of Marine Firefighting and Fire Science
  3. 03Shipboard Fire Detection, Suppression Systems and Equipment Handling
  4. 04Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Breathing Apparatus Use
  5. 05Firefighting Strategies in Confined and Enclosed Spaces
  6. 06Emergency Escape, Evacuation, and Muster Station Procedures
  7. 07Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Operations
  8. 08Personal Survival Techniques and Life-Saving Appliances

30-Hours Diploma in Firefighting and Shipboard Safety