LSA FFA (non-Tankers)

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 16 modules, which include all the Lifesaving and fire-fighting appliances on board.

This bundle focuses on the Life-saving and firefighting appliances on board.

1) You will be guided on how to carry out various checks and tests for the emergency fire pump, various fixed firefighting systems, lifeboats, life rafts, life buoys, Emergency headquarters etc. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Carry out systematic checks and tests of emergency fire pump, various fixed firefighting systems, lifeboats, life rafts, life buoys, emergency headquarters etc; and ensure that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2) Demonstrate the various checks carried out on the SCBA compressor and will able to ensure the SCBA compressor is compliant in all respects, ready for an inspection and ready for immediate use.

3) Demonstrate the various checks required to be carried out for various extinguishers, fire hoses, fire hose boxes and couplings and able to ensure that these equipment are compliant in all respects, ready for inspection and ready for immediate use.

4) Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors, 

5) Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.