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Operational firefighter (level 3)

Tackling a wide range of emergency situations such as tackling fires, searching, rescuing and protecting people and animals.

Qualification level
3
Equivalent to A level.
Typical duration
24 months
Apprenticeship category
Protective services
Maximum funding
£14,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Civil Aviation or within small private sector fire services that may be incorporated in other organisations such as manufacturers and engineering
  • Firefighters could be employed in any of the fire services across England
  • the Armed Forces
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Carry out safe working practices in accordance with legal requirements as detailed within the knowledge section.
  • Operate safely and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Operate within an appropriate command and control system.
  • Operate in hazardous environments using Breathing Apparatus.
  • Safely resolve incidents involving hazardous materials, such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive substances. These will be resolved by stopping further harm and then removal of/clearing up the substance.
  • Safely work at height.
  • Safely work in, on or around water e.g. to conduct rescues or extract water for firefighting purposes.
  • Extricate casualties from situations of entrapment.
  • Interact with and influence community members and business to reduce risks.
  • Take responsibility for effective performance within their role.
  • Support the development of their colleagues in their workplace
  • Use and maintain specialist equipment
  • Control and extinguish fires safely and effectively
  • Communicate effectively, through listening, writing, speaking and presenting information

Full information on Operational firefighter (level 3) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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