Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher (MARTPT-697) USCG
Course 190
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Course Description
USCG Approved Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher Course
This is a 1.5 classroom refresher training and assessment course. This course is required to be taken every 5 years for anyone holding an advanced fire fighting certification to meet Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, and 46 CFR 11.201(h)(l), and 11.303(e).
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher (MARTPT-697) course will satisfy:
- The Advanced Fire Fighting continued standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.303(e) for mariners who have previously held an Advanced Fire Fighting endorsement under STCW Code Section A-VI/3 but cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea service in last 5 years; STCW Code Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 09-14(Ch-1), all Tasks.
Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.
The MCA will accept Refresher Advanced Fire Fighting training certificates issued under the authority of the USCG. Please see Section 4.7 of MIN 643 and note that the US is one of the countries with which the UK has an FSE agreement. This information is also reiterated under Section 5 of MSN 1861 Amendment 1.