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Engineering & Construction
Diploma in Firefighting and Shipboard Safety
15-20hrs
beginner levelThis free online course discusses different aspects of shipboard safety relevant to crew members, managers, owners and other stakeholders in the maritime industry. It also broadly analyzes crucial elements of successful firefighting techniques on board different watercraft. A combined understanding of the aspects and elements discussed in this course is crucial to the success of safe sea transportation. Begin your learning journey today!
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Diploma in Firefighting and Shipboard Safety
This free online course will teach you about the principles of shipboard safety and fighting fires on ships.
This free online course discusses different aspects of shipboard safety relevant to crew members, managers, owners and other stakeholders in the maritime industry. It also broadly analyzes crucial elements of successful firefighting techniques on board different watercraft. A combined understanding of the aspects and elements discussed in this course is crucial to the success of safe sea transportation. Begin your learning journey today!
Course description
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Module 19 Lessons
General Safety
In this module, you will learn about different precautions and necessary methods for ensuring the general safety of the crew members, cargo, and ships against dangers on voyages. You will also learn about emergency procedures, hazardous areas in ships, and procedures for working on ship decks during bad weather.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to General Safety
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3.Hazardous Area in Ships and Safe Working Practice
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4.Emergency Procedures - Entering Enclosed or Confined Spaces
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5.Lifting Heavy Loads and Handling Tools
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6.Working on the Deck and Bad Weather
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7.Working with Electrical Equipment
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8.Ship Specific Hazards and Water Transportation
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9.Lesson Summary
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Module 29 Lessons
Observing Safe Working Practices
Module 35 Lessons
Value of Training and Drills
Module 45 Lessons
Hazardous Materials
Module 59 Lessons
Communications
Module 67 Lessons
On Board Interactions
Module 71 Lessons
Diploma in Firefighting and Shipboard Safety - First Assessment
Module 86 Lessons
Emergency Equipment
Module 98 Lessons
Life Saving Appliances (LSA)
Module 109 Lessons
Fire Prevention
Module 1111 Lessons
Firefighting Equipment
Module 126 Lessons
Firefighting Equipment on Smaller Vessels
Module 137 Lessons
Firefighting Principles
Module 146 Lessons
Action in the Event of ER Fire
Module 151 Lessons
Diploma in Firefighting and Shipboard Safety - Second Assessment
Module 161 Lessons
Course assessment
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