Further Education and Training Certificate: Fire and Rescue Operations
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This Level 4 occupational qualification relates to operational work in fire and rescue services. It is focused on preparing learners for the practical context of responding to fire and rescue situations within the rescue services field. The qualification’s registration period is recorded as having ended on 30 June 2023, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in fire and rescue operations, emergency response environments and related rescue-services work might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the requirements of the provider and the qualification.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant preparation for work associated with a Commissioned Fire and Rescue Officer pathway, based on the supplied career relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that career. Because the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023, prospective learners should verify whether it remains available or has been replaced before enrolling.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Fire and rescue operations awareness
- Operational response in rescue-services settings
- Team-based work in emergency service environments
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Fire and Rescue Operations
- SAQA ID
- 57803
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 148
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services
- Originator
- SGB F&R
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and can issue a recognised achievement.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether a replacement qualification or another currently registered option is available.