Occupational Skills Programme
Fire and Rescue Instructor (Level 1)
The Fire and Rescue Instructor (Level 1) Skills Programme prepares experienced fire and rescue personnel to plan, prepare, present and evaluate structured fire and rescue training within an approved training environment.
QCTO Skills Programme IDSP-260304
NQF Level4
Credits12
Duration10 Days
Course Overview
About the Course
The Fire and Rescue Instructor (Level 1) Skills Programme prepares experienced fire and rescue personnel to plan, prepare, present and evaluate structured fire and rescue training within an approved training environment.
The programme develops the instructional knowledge and practical competence required to facilitate theoretical lessons, demonstrate operational skills, supervise practical training and evaluate learner performance while maintaining appropriate safety standards.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn
✓Explain the principles of adult learning and workplace instruction.
✓Interpret fire and rescue training objectives and learning outcomes.
✓Prepare lesson plans and instructional resources.
✓Organise a safe and effective training environment.
✓Present structured classroom-based training.
✓Demonstrate fire and rescue techniques and procedures.
✓Facilitate practical training exercises.
✓Apply appropriate instructional and communication techniques.
✓Monitor learner participation and performance.
✓Apply safety and risk-control measures during practical training.
✓Conduct learner evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
✓Maintain appropriate training and learner records.
Curriculum
Course Curriculum
Knowledge Component
- KM-01: Principles of Education, Training and Adult Learning
- KM-02: Fire and Rescue Instruction Principles
- KM-03: Lesson Planning and Training Preparation
- KM-04: Instructional Methods and Communication
- KM-05: Training Safety and Risk Management
- KM-06: Learner Evaluation and Training Records
Practical Skills Component
- PM-01: Interpret learning objectives and prepare training sessions
- PM-02: Develop lesson plans and instructional resources
- PM-03: Prepare and organise the training environment
- PM-04: Present theoretical fire and rescue instruction
- PM-05: Demonstrate fire and rescue skills and techniques
- PM-06: Facilitate supervised practical training exercises
- PM-07: Evaluate learner performance and provide feedback
- PM-08: Complete training and learner documentation
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Programme Delivery
How the Programme Works
01
Theory
02
Instructor Demonstration
03
Lesson Preparation
04
Micro-Teaching
05
Practical Fire & Rescue Instruction
06
Learner Evaluation → Assessment
Who Should Attend?
Who This Course Is For
Firefighters
Fire and Rescue Personnel
Emergency Response Personnel
Fire Brigade Training Personnel
Industrial Fire Team Members
Mining Emergency Response Personnel
Municipal Fire Service Personnel
Fire Safety Training Personnel
Aspiring Fire and Rescue Instructors
Career Opportunities
Where This Course Can Take You
Fire and Rescue Instructor – Level 1
Fire Service Training Instructor
Firefighter Trainer
Emergency Response Trainer
Industrial Fire Training Instructor
Mining Emergency Response Instructor
Fire and Rescue Skills Facilitator
Workplace Emergency Training Facilitator
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