•   Basic Fire Fighting MO20S15-3001 08.03.2021-09.03.2021  0.5 credits  (MT20D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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.
    Prerequisites
    Medical certificate
    Content of the study unit
    • 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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    08.03.2021 - 09.03.2021

    Enrollment date range

    15.11.2020 - 15.02.2021

    Group(s)
    • MT20D-Å
    Seats

    0 - 20

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Tony Karlsson

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Technology

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    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.

    Timing and attendance

    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.

    Assessment criteria
    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