| WHAT EXAMS CAN YOU ENTER FOR? |
| Qualification Title | Recommended entry requirements | Subjects covered |
| IFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety (formerly Preliminary) | One year or less training and experience. | Fire Engineering Science Fire Service Operations Fire Safety |
| IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Safety and Management (formerly Intermediate) |
2+ Years training and experience, plus prior level or equivalent. | Fire Engineering Science Fire Service Operations Fire Safety Management & Admin. |
| IFE Level 3 Diploma in Fire Science, Operations and Safety (formerly Graduate) |
3+ Years training and experience, plus prior level or equivalent | Fire Engineering Science (mandatory) Fire Service Operations or Aero Fire Studies Fire Safety Human Resource Management |
| IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Science and Fire Safety (formerly Member) |
Recommended 4+ years training and experience, 2 years CPD plus prior level or equivalent. | Fire Engineering Science (mandatory) Fire Safety (mandatory) Fire Service Operations Aero Fire Studies Fire Safety Fire Investigation Civil Emergency & Disaster Management Strategic Human Resource Management |
(See detailed descriptions in the Examination Syllabus)
Exams are written internationally in March each year, with entries closing end of October previous year.
To enter for examinations, you must:
If you are not an IFE member, you can become one at the same time as entering for the exams.