This handbook relates to the following qualifications:
SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services (QCF)
SFJ Awards Level 4 Award in Intermediate Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services (QCF)
SFJ Awards Level 6 Award in Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services (QCF)
SFJ Awards Level 7 Award in Strategic Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services (QCF)
2.1 Overall Objective for the Qualifications
The overall objective for these qualifications is to support the learner to update and continue with professional development, and to develop knowledge and skills relevant to incident command in the fire and rescue services.
The awards enable learners to be ready to work, but not yet competent, in incident command at the appropriate level. The level 3 award prepares the learner to work at the initial level; the level 4 award prepares the learner to work at tactical level; the level 6 award prepares the learner to work at advanced level; the level 7 award prepares the learner to work at strategic level, representing the lead authority and as a supporting authority.
