Turning your IFE qualification into Membership
If you have successfully passed an IFE exam, you could be eligible to apply for IFE graded membership. In some instances, grades require proof of your experience and CPD.
To find out which membership you could apply for and the application requirements, simply use the table below to search for the exam you have passed.
Contact us at adminstaff@ife.org.za and we will assist you further.
Level 4 Diploma
| IFE Exam | Years experience in a fire-related role | CPD requirements over the last 12 months | Other | Membership grade |
| Level 4 Diploma in Fire Science and Fire Safety (formerly known as the Level 4 Certificate in Fire Science and Fire Safety) | AIFireE – N/A
MIFireE – At least 5 years working in a fire related role |
AIFireE – N/A
MIFireE – 25 hours per year over the last 2 years |
AIFireE – N/A
MIFireE – Provide an Initial Professional Development (IPD) report. |
Associate AIFireE |
| Level 4 Certificate in Aviation Fire Operations | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | N/A |
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| Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | N/A | |
| Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | N/A | |
| Level 4 Certificate in Fire Investigation | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | N/A |
Level 3 Diploma
| IFE Exam | Years experience in a fire-related role | CPD requirements over the last 12 months | Membership Grade |
| Level 3 Diploma in Fire Science and Fire Safety | At least 3 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | Graduate GIFireE |
Level 3 Certificate
| IFE Exam | Years experience in a fire-related role | CPD requirements over the last 12 months | Membership Grade |
| IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | |
| Level 3 Certificate in Fire Engineering Science | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | |
| Level 3 Certificate Fire Safety | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | |
| Level 3 Certificate in Aviation Fire Operations | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | |
| Level 3 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | |
| Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | |
| Level 3 Certificate in Fire Investigation | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months | |
| IFE Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection | At least 2 years working in a fire related role | 25 hours over the last 12 months |
Level 2 Certificate
| IFE Exam | Years experience in a fire-related role | CPD requirements over the last 12 months | Membership Grade |
| IFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety | N/A | N/A | Working towards graded membership |
| IFE Level 2 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection | N/A | N/A | Working towards graded membership |
Grades and Titles
- Student - Student Free student membership is available for individuals that are currently studying towards a fire-related qualification. Student membership requires proof of current study and is limited to a maximum of five years. Student members receive all the benefits of being an IFE member which gives access to our online CPD Hub where fire engineering learning …
- Technician - Technician Technician grade membership (TIFireE) is an entry-level graded membership for those who have gained a ‘Level 3 Certificate’ qualification, equivalent to 130 hours of learning time, in Fire Engineering and have been working in a relevant role in the industry for at least 2 years. Being a TIFireE is a clear sign of professional …
- Graduate - Graduate Membership of the IFE provides you with a variety of benefits as well as the following: For graded membership, professional recognition in the global fire sector through the use of post nominal, (letters after your name) Improved career prospects and employability Higher earning potential Demonstration of a professional attitude valued by employers and customers. …
- Associate - Associate Membership of the IFE provides you with a variety of benefits as well as the following: For graded membership, professional recognition in the global fire sector through the use of post nominal, (letters after your name) Improved career prospects and employability Higher earning potential Demonstration of a professional attitude valued by employers and customers …
- Member - Member Membership of the IFE provides you with a variety of benefits as well as the following: For graded membership, professional recognition in the global fire sector through the use of post nominal, (letters after your name) Improved career prospects and employability Higher earning potential Demonstration of a professional attitude valued by employers and customers. …
- Fellow - Fellow The prestigious grade of Fellow is awarded by special Board resolution. However, it may also be applied for by existing MIFireE members (NB: All applicants for Fellow must have been a Member (MIFireE) of the IFE for a minimum of three continuous years). The FIFireE grade is awarded to those who have demonstrated significant …
- Affiliate Individual - Affiliate Individual You can apply for Affiliate Individual membership of the IFE if you have an interest in fire engineering and want to keep up to date with IFE CPD events, news, and consultations but have not yet completed any fire related qualifications that meet the requirements for graded membership. Alternatively, you might work in …
- Affiliate Organisation - Affiliate Organisation Affiliate Organisation membership is available to any company that might have an interest in fire engineering and would like to be affiliated with the IFE. As an Affiliate Organisation your business will be entitled to the following additional benefits: Affiliate Membership Certificate for display Use of the Affiliate Organisation logo (for company stationery, …
