Occupational Certificate: Firefighting

The Occupational Certificate: Firefighter provides learners with the technical, operational, and safety skills required for firefighting and emergency response. The qualification enhances employability within public and private emergency services sectors and provides a solid foundation for career growth in the field of fire and rescue services.

International Comparability:

This qualification aligns with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards from the United States and UK firefighting qualifications. It ensures that graduates meet globally recognized firefighting competencies, particularly in fire suppression, hazardous materials handling, and rescue operations.

Career Pathways and Articulation:

  • Further Education and Training Certificate: Fire and Rescue Operations (NQF Level 4)
  • National Certificate: Emergency Services Supervision – Fire and Rescue Operations (NQF Level 5)
  • Fire Inspector, Rescue Technician, or Fire Service Instructor roles

Start date

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Course price from

R28,750.00 incl. VAT

Course duration

12 Months

Course language

English

NQF level

4

Credits

149

Entry level

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Course ID

98991

Completing this course will enable you to:

To qualify as a firefighter, learners must complete theoretical and practical training modules, as well as work-based experience components. Upon successful completion, they will be assessed through an integrated summative assessment to confirm their competency.

Entry Requirements:

  • NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy.
  • Learners must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be physically and mentally fit.
  • A current First Aid Level 3 certificate.

Certification and Accreditation:

Upon passing the external integrated summative assessment, learners will receive an Occupational Certificate: Firefighter, registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and endorsed by the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LG SETA).

Course Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Conduct fire risk identification, inspections, and fire prevention education.
  • Perform fire ground operations, including fire suppression and containment.
  • Carry out emergency rescue operations.
  • Respond to hazardous material/dangerous goods incidents safely and effectively.

Course Conditions

Pricing is exclusive of Travel Accommodation, Meals and PPE
Pricing is Inclusive of Training Material, Facilitation, Assessment and Certification
Pricing is based on training implemented at KT Academy in Mbombela
Pricing is based on group sizes of 5 + learners in a group
Discounts apply for large groups
Accommodation and meals available on request at additional rate
Special Pricing may apply for Public Training Dates

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Course Curriculum

The qualification comprises knowledge modules, practical skills modules, and work experience modules, totaling 149 credits.

Knowledge Modules (47 Credits):

  • Fire and Rescue Service Environment – 4 credits
  • Fire Safety and Prevention – 4 credits
  • Fire Behaviour – 2 credits
  • Fires in Workplaces – 2 credits
  • Fire Ground Operations – 12 credits
  • Fire Ground Support Functions – 6 credits
  • Wild Land Firefighting – 4 credits
  • Compressed Air Respiratory Protection – 4 credits
  • Rescue Services – 5 credits
  • Dangerous Goods Incident Response – 4 credits

Practical Skill Modules (46 Credits):

  • Fire Safety and Prevention Activities – 4 credits
  • Confine and Extinguish Small-Scale Fires – 2 credits
  • Fire Ground Operations – 8 credits
  • Fire Ground Support Functions – 10 credits
  • Wild Land Fire Control – 5 credits
  • Compressed Air Respiratory Protection – 4 credits
  • Rescue and Extrication Operations – 8 credits
  • Dangerous Goods Incident Response – 3 credits

Work Experience Modules (56 Credits):

  • Fire Prevention Processes – 9 credits
  • Workplace Fire Control – 2 credits
  • Structural Fire Control and Extinguishing – 12 credits
  • Support Processes – 12 credits
  • Wild Land Fire Control and Extinguishing – 6 credits
  • Rescue Operations – 9 credits
  • Life, Property, and Environmental Protection – 6 credits

Integrated Assessment:

  • Learners will undergo continuous formative assessments through practical evaluations, assignments, and workplace observations.
  • An external integrated summative assessment will be conducted at an accredited assessment centre.
  • Assessment methods include written exams, controlled simulations, and practical demonstrations to evaluate knowledge, application, and competency.

Why choose our Fire and Rescue Operations Courses?

  • Low-pressure lesson environment.
  • Extensive 20′ years experience in firefighting
  • Structured modular lessons.
  • We focus on both theory and practical knowledge.
  • Fully-accredited, experienced instructors.

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