SFJ Awards
Level 3
QN: 610/5205/X
Curriculum Active
SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate for Operational Firefighting
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFJ Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 110 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
SFJ Awards
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
110 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Resolve fire and rescue operational incidents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to control and extinguish fires in line with operational procedures
- Be able to re
- solve incidents involving hazardous materials in line with operational procedures
- Be able to use and maintain specialist equipment in line with legal and organisational requirements
- Be able to extricate casualties from situations of entrapment
- Be able to work on, in or around water in line with organisational requirements
- Be able to use communication skills and systems in line with organisational requirements
- Be able to operate safely in emergency situations in line with legal and organisational requirements
- Be able to promote and maintain professional and organisational standards
2
Understand how to resolve fire and rescue operational incidents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand rescue and extrication techniques
- Understand environmental protection and limiting the impact of hazardous materials during an incident
- Understand hazards, risks and control measures when working in the fire and rescue service
- Understand how to prepare
- use and maintain resources, and operational and protective equipment, in line with organisational requirements
- Understand how to treat casualties in emergencies
3
Understand principles of fire science and behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of fire science and behaviour
- Understand the principles of ventilation and hydraulics in relation to firefighting
- Understand fire extinguishing media
- Understand construction materials and reactions in emergency fire situations
4
Understand the role and responsibilities of a firefighter
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the responsibilities and structure of the fire and rescue service
- Know relevant legislation, regulation, guidance and procedures for resolving fire and rescue operational incidents
- Understand the requirements for personal performance in fire and rescue
- Understand communication methods and systems in the fire and rescue service
- Understand the role of the fire and rescue service in promoting community safety
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5205/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFJ Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2025