This unit is intended for people who require basic marine firefighting skills to work on vessels not covered by the requirements of STCW 2010.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the principles of the fire triangle and describe the common causes, dangers, and preventative measures of fire on board a vessel; extinguish small fires on a vessel; describe actions required to manage the outbreak and spread of fire on board a vessel; and describe the use, maintenance, and location of firefighting equipment for a coastal or inshore limits vessel.
