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Operational Firefighter
Tackling fires and other emergencies.
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
- Level
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3 (equivalent to A levels at grades A to E)
- Typical length
- 24 months
- Current funding band
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Up to £12,000 per apprentice.
More information about funding - Entry requirements
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Set by employer.
- What apprentices will learn
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- working safely and effectively in emergency situations
- using specialist breathing equipment
- resolving incidents involving hazardous materials
- Qualifications
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- apprentices without level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 or A* to C) English and maths will need to achieve this before taking the end-point assessment
- some employers may set local entry requirements
- Professional registration
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Apprentices will be eligible for professional registration as a technician with the Institution of Fire Engineers.
- End Point Assessment
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View a list of end point assessment organisations for this standard
Organisation Phone Number Email SFJ Awards 0114 284 1970 s.batty@sfjawards.com - More Information
The Institute for Apprenticeships has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.