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26 May 2023
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IFE South Africa introduces new 'Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety' online examination preparation course
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www.ife.org.za
The Institution of Fire Engineers South Africa (IFE SA) has introduced a new ' Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety' online examination preparation course. Andrew Greig, a director of the IFE SA NPC, has put in a lot of hard work and effort over a period of two years, into creating this course.
The main aim of this online education course is to help students prepare to sit for an internationally recognised qualification examination, no matter where the students are located.
The key benefits of online education are low costs, no travelling required, self-paced coursework and time flexibility. Note, however, that self-paced coursework does require a self-disciplined planning of study to keep up the pace towards completing the course. It is important that students prepare their own timetable for studying and make every effort to keep up or catch-up when lagging behind.
The course is recommended for learners who are new to the field of fire engineering or who have no other relevant qualifications.
The objective of the IFE Level 2 Certificate qualification has been established to reflect best professional practice and covers key knowledge and understanding in the areas of fire science, fire service operations and fire safety. The qualification has been designed to enable individuals to demonstrate a wide range of critical knowledge and understanding relevant to the role of a fire fighter. The qualification will also meet the needs of other fire professionals who wish to extend their underpinning knowledge and understanding in order to undertake general fire safety roles.
Success in the qualification will enable individuals to demonstrate that they can apply their knowledge and skills to provide solutions to a range of fire-related activities.
The content of the course is set out in the three units presented below. These units provide learning information on the range of topics that must be studied in a way in which students need to show their assessed outcomes in knowledge, understanding and skills.
Fire Science
Fire Science uses principles of science and engineering to study the causes, effects, prevention and extinction of fire. Fire Science is the study of how chemistry, physics, material science and the mechanical engineering disciplines of fluid mechanics and heat transfer interact to influence fire behaviour. In other words, Fire Science is the study of how fires start, spread and develop.
This study unit consists of eight modules:
Fire Safety
Fire Safety is about fire prevention and fire protection. It comprises practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent an uncontrolled fire and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts. Fire Safety involves studying principles of building construction for the development of fire protection systems. It includes things that are designed for a building or implemented in structures that are already standing and those that are taught to occupants of the building.
This study unit consists of four modules:
Fire Operations
Fire Operations is about fire fighting equipment and fire fighting procedures to fight fires in buildings and outdoors. It covers how to use firefighting apparatus and the principles of hydraulics, pumps, and water supply in addition to fire fighting safety and victim recovery. Fire Science underpins nearly all aspects of fire fighting.
This study unit consists of nine modules:
Students receive guidance notes supported by a prescribed text book, tutorials, end of module assessments and end of unit practice examinations. Some tutor assistance is also available.
The course does not provide the international examination nor qualification but provides comprehensive learning to enable the students, who are required to write and pass the international exam before they achieve the qualification.
Successful completion of this course should provide students with the knowledge, understanding and confidence to enter the international examination IFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety.
Contact the Institution of Fire Engineers South Africa (IFE SA) on Tel: +27 11 788 4329, email: adminstaff@ife.org.za or visit their website: www.ife.org.za.
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The Institution of Fire Engineers South Africa (IFE SA) has introduced a new ' Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety' online examination preparation course. Andrew Greig, a director of the IFE SA NPC, has put in a lot of hard work and effort over a period of two years, into creating this course.
The main aim of this online education course is to help students prepare to sit for an internationally recognised qualification examination, no matter where the students are located.
The key benefits of online education are low costs, no travelling required, self-paced coursework and time flexibility. Note, however, that self-paced coursework does require a self-disciplined planning of study to keep up the pace towards completing the course. It is important that students prepare their own timetable for studying and make every effort to keep up or catch-up when lagging behind.
The course is recommended for learners who are new to the field of fire engineering or who have no other relevant qualifications.
The objective of the IFE Level 2 Certificate qualification has been established to reflect best professional practice and covers key knowledge and understanding in the areas of fire science, fire service operations and fire safety. The qualification has been designed to enable individuals to demonstrate a wide range of critical knowledge and understanding relevant to the role of a fire fighter. The qualification will also meet the needs of other fire professionals who wish to extend their underpinning knowledge and understanding in order to undertake general fire safety roles.
Success in the qualification will enable individuals to demonstrate that they can apply their knowledge and skills to provide solutions to a range of fire-related activities.
The content of the course is set out in the three units presented below. These units provide learning information on the range of topics that must be studied in a way in which students need to show their assessed outcomes in knowledge, understanding and skills.
Fire Science
Fire Science uses principles of science and engineering to study the causes, effects, prevention and extinction of fire. Fire Science is the study of how chemistry, physics, material science and the mechanical engineering disciplines of fluid mechanics and heat transfer interact to influence fire behaviour. In other words, Fire Science is the study of how fires start, spread and develop.
This study unit consists of eight modules:
- Mathematics
- Matter
- Mechanics
- Heat and Temperature
- Chemistry
- Combustion
- Electricity
- Hydraulics
Fire Safety
Fire Safety is about fire prevention and fire protection. It comprises practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent an uncontrolled fire and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts. Fire Safety involves studying principles of building construction for the development of fire protection systems. It includes things that are designed for a building or implemented in structures that are already standing and those that are taught to occupants of the building.
This study unit consists of four modules:
- Elements of Construction
- Fire Safety Practice
- Automatic Fire Detection
- Fixed Installations
Fire Operations
Fire Operations is about fire fighting equipment and fire fighting procedures to fight fires in buildings and outdoors. It covers how to use firefighting apparatus and the principles of hydraulics, pumps, and water supply in addition to fire fighting safety and victim recovery. Fire Science underpins nearly all aspects of fire fighting.
This study unit consists of nine modules:
- Incident Command
- Search and Rescue
- Fire Fighting
- Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Ventilation
- Preventable Damage (Salvage)
- Water Supplies and Hydrants
- Environmental Considerations
- Appliances and Equipment
Students receive guidance notes supported by a prescribed text book, tutorials, end of module assessments and end of unit practice examinations. Some tutor assistance is also available.
The course does not provide the international examination nor qualification but provides comprehensive learning to enable the students, who are required to write and pass the international exam before they achieve the qualification.
Successful completion of this course should provide students with the knowledge, understanding and confidence to enter the international examination IFE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety.
Contact the Institution of Fire Engineers South Africa (IFE SA) on Tel: +27 11 788 4329, email: adminstaff@ife.org.za or visit their website: www.ife.org.za.
PDF DOWNLOAD Exam Syllabus
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“A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops, while on the contrary an incapable leader can demoralise the best of troops. ~ John J Pershing
Fire and Rescue International is your magazine.
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Download magazine PDFs: https://www.frimedia.org/fri-archives.html
Read the magazines online: https://issuu.com/fireandrescueinternational
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Lee Raath-Brownie
Managing director
Cell: 082 371 0190
Contact us
Tel: 011 452 3135 or Email: lee@fireandrescue.co
Websites
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