Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Perth   ·   Melbourne   ·   Darwin

Course Availability

The fire prevention and firefighting course is hosted in-person at our training facilities in Perth and Darwin. For more information on our fire and safety training, please enquire online or call us on 1300 374 828.

Learning Outcomes
The Elements of Competency listed below describe the essential outcomes aligned to the industry performance expectations.

• Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire
• Fight and extinguish fires
• Actively prevent fire
• Prepare response to fire
• Combat fire
• Complete post fire activities

Endorsement Requirements
To be issued with a Certificate in Personal Survival Techniques PST by AMSA you must meet all the course requirements, lodge a formal application with AMSA using the Seafarer form 419 and pay the application fees. This is not covered by ERGT course fee. Please refer to the AMSA website for further clarification on how to lodge a formal application.

Medical and Health Standards
A medical certificate is not required for this course; however, a health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements and to discuss options for reasonable adjustments

Additional Requirements
Government issued photo identification is required for course registration. Note: Trainees are required to apply for their STCW certification directly to AMSA through Form 419 which attracts an AMSA prescribed fee. This is not covered by the ERGT course fee.

Structure and Assessment
This fire fighting training course in Darwin and Perth, is delivered through classroom presentations, group discussion and practical components. Delivery will occur through a face-to-face training and incorporate the following approaches: PowerPoint presentation, group discussion and practical demonstration. Assessment is carried out via direct observations & practical exercises.

Revalidation
AMSA requires the training below to be revalidated every 5 years:

• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2)
• Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A VI/1-1)

Authority Regulator
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Nationally Recognised Training delivered by Australia’s vocational education and training sector. STCW training delivered in Australia is regulated by AMSA, which is Australia’s national agency responsible for maritime safety.