• Describes the duties of a Helicopter Landing Officer.
• Discuss offshore heliport design
• Name some of the safety considerations
• Identify helicopter models used in the offshore environment.
• Understand the importance of proper baggage/freight loading 
• Communicate with all parties involved with the helicopter operations 
• Determine safe operating conditions using meteorology 
• Explain the safety precautions associated with refueling 
• Discuss different types of fire fighting procedures

• Describes the duties of a Helicopter Landing Officer.
• Discuss offshore heliport design
• Name some of the safety considerations
• Identify helicopter models used in the offshore environment.
• Understand the importance of proper baggage/freight loading 
• Communicate with all parties involved with the helicopter operations 
• Determine safe operating conditions using meteorology 
• Explain the safety precautions associated with refueling 
• Discuss different types of fire fighting procedures

requirements laid down in Paragraph 4 t0 6 of Regulation VI/6, Paragraph 6 to 8of Section A-VI/6and Table A-VI/6-2 of STCW convention, as amended in 2010.

The Candidate has also met the additional criteria specified in the STCW Convention, applicable to the issue of the certificate.

requirements laid down in Paragraph 4 t0 6 of Regulation VI/6, Paragraph 6 to 8of Section A-VI/6and Table A-VI/6-2 of STCW convention, as amended in 2010.

The Candidate has also met the additional criteria specified in the STCW Convention, applicable to the issue of the certificate.

• Definition of confined space
• Hazards and Dangers associated with confined spaces
• Characteristics of confined space
• Safe operating procedures in confined spaces
• Duties of the support personnel for confined spaces
• Understand the Permit to work system (PTW)
• Practical confined space entry/rescue (horizontal and vertical).
• Emergency procedures and rescue of personnel in confined spaces
• Inspection, donning, doffing, and use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or Supplied Air System (SAS) in normal operation and in emergency rescue conditions.

• Definition of confined space
• Hazards and Dangers associated with confined spaces
• Characteristics of confined space
• Safe operating procedures in confined spaces
• Duties of the support personnel for confined spaces
• Understand the Permit to work system (PTW)
• Practical confined space entry/rescue (horizontal and vertical).
• Emergency procedures and rescue of personnel in confined spaces
• Inspection, donning, doffing, and use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or Supplied Air System (SAS) in normal operation and in emergency rescue conditions.

SCOPE: To conduct Advance Training in Fire Fighting course which is in compliance with the requirements of Section A-VI/3 of the STCW code 95 as amended in 2010,

OBJECTIVES: This syllabus covers the requirements of the STCW convention. 1995 as amended, in 2010, chapter VI, section A-V1/3 and table A-VI/3. On meeting the minimum standard of- competence in advance firefighting, a trainee will be competent to take command, organize and train fire parties and control fire-fighting operation.

CODE & REGULATION: This course provides the training for candidates on Advance Training in Fire-fighting on board ship, in accordance with Section A-V1/3 of the STCW code 95 as amended in 2010.