Basic Fire Fighting (0 cr)
Code: MO20S15-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.11.2020 - 15.02.2021
Timing
08.03.2021 - 09.03.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Technology
Teachers
- Tony Karlsson
Teacher in charge
Petteri Niittymäki
Groups
-
MT20D-ÅMaritime Technology, h20, full-time studies
Objective
The student familiarizes him-/herself with the fire-fighting equipment onboard, its operational aspects and areas of usage, and is able to perform common fire-fighting measures onboard the vessel in accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-2, A-III/5.
Content
• Combustion theory
• Flammable substances
• Alarm systems
• Fire-fighting appliances and equipment
• Fire-fighting agents
• Exercises
• Basic Fire Fighting Course according to the course plan of the Fire Training Unit of the Maritime Safety Training Centre. The course Evaluation takes place at a STCW-audited fire training unit
Location and time
Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning.
Exam schedules
Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner
Qualifications
Medical certificate