IFE examinations are carefully crafted to validate your expertise.

Qualification Introduction

IFE vocational qualifications are recognised by employers throughout Australia and internationally. They are recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and the Welsh Government.

The IFE is the only regulated Awarding Organisation in Australia that specializes entirely in the fire sector. Our assessment materials are developed and quality-assured by sector experts who bring extensive experience and up-to-date knowledge to the assessment process.

Each year the IFE receives over 6,000 exam entries from candidates in more than 20 different countries and interest in IFE qualifications continues to grow each year significantly.

The IFE’s delivery processes comply with best practices and meet national regulatory standards. Candidates entering for IFE qualifications can be confident that:

• They are accessing a valued qualification recognised nationally and internationally.
• They will receive a professional and robust assessment by industry experts.
• Achievement will provide them with a platform for further study and professional development.

Exams are available in specialist fire subject areas such as fire engineering science, fire safety, fire service operations, incident command, fire investigation, and passive fire protection. The specifications set out the content of each syllabus and the assessment form is provided in full under each examination level.

Our assessment materials are developed and quality-assured by sector experts who bring extensive experience and up-to-date knowledge to the assessment process.