Course overview and learning outcomes

This course utilises a blended learning approach over a 6 week period with 10 days of guided learning  spent at the FSC. It is accredited to the Skills for Justice Award in Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Service (QCF).

The Award consists of three Units:

• Understand the wider context of incident command training
• Understand incident command training design
• Design and deliver incident command training
  

Who should attend and key benefits

The main objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to design and deliver incident command training. The qualification is aimed at incident command trainers for emergency services including: fire and rescue, police, military, ambulance and others. It reflects the aim of the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme (JESIP) to standardise multi-agency command of incidents.

This course has the following pre-entry requirement:

• Learners wishing to take the qualification must already hold a recognised training qualification, and have experience of delivering training.
• Learners must also have a minimum of three years command experience, or demonstrate competence in a command role if less.
• Learners must also demonstrate a thorough understanding of the current  frameworks, policies and environments that commanders are expected to operate within.

How is the course assessed and accredited?

• Pre course - Written assignments mapped against the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
• Attendance on the course and production of evidence on the 2 week course mapped against the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
• Post course – Prepare and deliver an Incident Command exercise mapped against the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Successful completion will result in the award of the Skills for Justice Awards, Level 5 Award in Designing and Delivering Incident Command Training. This is a nationally recognised qualification developed by The Fire Service College through Skills for Justice Awards.

Venue

Fire Service College

Dates and prices

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