Pearson
Level 2
QN: 600/1085/X
Curriculum Active
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services in the Community
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 290 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
23 Units
Guided Hours
290 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Breathing Apparatus Equipment and Procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of breathing apparatus and ancillary equipment
- Understand breathing apparatus procedures
- Be able to demonstrate the use of breathing apparatus search and rescue techniques
2
Careers Related to the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know job roles in the fire and rescue service
- Know the stages of recruitment and selection process within the Fire and Rescue service
3
Casualty Extrication in the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand standard operational procedures applied by the fire and rescue service when attending rescue incidents
- Be able to assess casualties at incidents
- Be able to extricate casualties using fire and rescue service techniques and equipment
4
Citizenship and Community project in the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand an individual’s responsibility within the community
- Be able to plan projects to benefit the local community
- Be able to undertake projects to benefit the local community
- Be able to evaluate projects that benefit the local community
5
Community Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main strategies the fire and rescue service use to make the community safer
- Be able to plan responses to fire
- Understand how the fire and rescue service promote safety campaigns
6
Effective Communication in the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of communication within the Fire and Rescue Service
- Understand the methods of communication and types of equipment used within the Fire and Rescue Service
- Be able to demonstrate communication methods and equipment used within the Fire and Rescue Service
7
Emergency Services Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the functions and responsibilities of emergency services
- Understand how the fire and rescue service works with other emergency service providers
8
Fire investigation in the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the functions of fire investigation
- Know the methods, techniques and resources used for fire investigation
- Understand the ca
- use of simulated fire scenarios
9
Functions and responsibilities of the Fire and Rescue Service in the Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the functions and responsibilities of the fire and rescue service
- Be able to demonstrate basic skills needed to work in fire and rescue service situations
10
Healthy Living for Working in the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of healthy lifestyles
- Understand how personal choices can impact on healthy lifestyles
- Be able to assess own lifestyle
11
History and Changing Functions of the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the history of the fire and rescue service
- Understand how fire and rescue service work has changed over time
- Know how equipment has changed over time
12
Navigation Skills used in the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how navigation aids and techniques are used in the fire and rescue service
- Understand how to extract information from maps
- Be able to navigate from one point to another in a time critical situation
13
Operation and Use of Ladders in the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the use of fire and rescue service ladders
- Know safe techniques for working with ladders
- Be able to demonstrate the main uses of Fire and Rescue Service ladders
14
Planning, Participating in and Reviewing Residential Excursion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain personal wellbeing during residential excursions
- Be able to act responsibly in residential accommodation
- Be able to participate in residential excursions
15
Preservation of Artefacts in the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why fire and rescue service artefacts should be preserved
- Know how fire and rescue artefacts are preserved
- Be able to present different artefacts using different methods and techniques
16
Pumping Appliances used by the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic principles and limitations of fire and rescue service pumps
- Understand the function of pumps and pumping appliances at operational incidents
- Be able to operate fire and rescue service pumps
17
Resource Management in the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of resource management within the fire and rescue service
- Understand how resources are managed within the fire and rescue service
- Be able to manage resources for planned activities
18
Respond to Fire and Rescue Service Exercise Ground Scenarios
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to participate in exercise ground scenarios as a member of a team
- Be able to apply risk assessment and control measures in exercise ground scenarios
- Be able to review own performance following exercise ground scenarios
19
Science of fire
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development and behaviour of fire
- Know the methods of fire extinction
- Know applicable extinguishing media
20
Special Appliances used by the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know special appliances and their ancillary equipment
- Understand the function special appliances perform at incidents
21
Team and Leadership Skills used in the Emergency Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how teams work in the emergency services
- Understand leadership in the emergency services
- Be able to participate in team activities
22
Using Fire and Rescue Service Hoses, Lines, and Associated Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know types of operational hoses and associated equipment used in the fire and rescue service
- Know lines and their locations on appliances
- Know hazards, risk and safety control measures relating to the use of hoses, lines and equipment
- Be able to use hoses and associated equipment
- Be able to use fire and rescue service knots and lines
23
Water Safety and Water Rescue Techniques used by the Fire and Rescue Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand hazards, risks and safety control measures associated with moving in and around water sources
- Know actions, equipment and procedures used by the fire and rescue service when dealing with emergencies in and around water sources
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/1085/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2011
- Operational End
- Dec 2026