Level 3 Certificate

Qualification Number: 500/5922/1 All four units of this examination are offered in South Africa in exam sessions in March and October. Introduction The IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management (VRQ) has been developed by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), representatives of Fire and Rescue services, and other fire …

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Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements and candidates are not required to achieve other qualifications prior to undertaking this qualification. However, candidates are advised that this specification provides progression from the Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety (VRQ); therefore, candidates who have previously achieved an IFE qualification at Level 2 …

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IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management Syllabus This qualification recognises the knowledge and understanding of those operating at or preparing to operate at the Crew Manager level.  It is also appropriate for other fire specialists such as fire safety specialists.  To achieve the qualification, candidates have to achieve each …

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Recommended Study Material This qualification has been designed to recognise the critical understanding required by those in firefighter roles.  The qualification is assessed by a single three-hour examination.  The examination contains 120 multiple-choice questions. The length of time needed to complete this qualification will vary depending upon the starting point (i.e. previous knowledge and experience) …

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Past Papers The IFE advises all candidates to use the examination syllabus as the basis for their study program and to ensure that their study covers all elements of the syllabus.  Candidates are strongly advised to read the Candidate Guide to Answer questions which are provided on the Preparing for Examinations page of the website.  This …

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