Level 2 Certificate

IFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety (VRQ)

IFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety (VRQ) Qualification Number: 500/5925/7 This examination is offered in South Africa in exam sessions in both March and October. Introduction The IFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety (VRQ) has been developed by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), representatives of Fire …

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements. However, candidates are advised that mathematical skills will be required in order to carry out and complete calculations in section 1 of the examination.  As the examination is provided in English only, candidates will need to have a comprehensive understanding of the English language in order to …

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Exam Fees

Exam Fees for 2025 (South Africa) Level 2 Certificate ZAR 2,173-50 vat incl. Level 2 Certificate Passive Fire Protection ZAR 2,173-50 vat incl. Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety & Management Price per unit exam:  ZAR 1,621-50 vat incl. Level 3 Certificate Passive Fire Protection ZAR 3,597-20 vat incl. Level 3 Diploma …

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Syllabus

IFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety This qualification has been designed to recognise the critical understanding required by those in firefighter roles.  The qualification is assessed by a single Two-hour examination.  The examination contains 100 multiple choice questions. Candidates taking this examination in March 2025 should refer to the syllabus here.

Past Papers

There are no past papers available for the Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety offered by the IFE. However, information on the format of the Level 2 Certificate examination, including sample questions, is available to download here.