TVET Courses
TVET Modularized Courses
Fire and Rescue Training Centre, Kenya (FIRETRACK) is registered and regulated by TVETA as a Technical and Vocational College. TVETA has approved and licensed the following courses to be offered by the College:
| Course Code | Course Name | Level |
|---|---|---|
|
1032254A |
Fire Fighting Technician |
Level 3 |
|
1032354A |
Fire Service Technician |
Level 4 |
|
1032454A |
Fire and Rescue Technician |
Level 5 |
Fire and Rescue Training Centre has the staff and resources enabling the implementation of training in the areas listed below.
There is no open recruitment at the moment. Referral for training is made through the Chief Fire Officers Association, Kenya with the consent of the relevant Chief Fire Officer.
Fire Fighting Technician KNQF Level 3 Course Details
The course is implemented on the basis of a TVETA approved competency-based curriculum. It consists of knowledge, skills and attitude that a person must achieve to enable him/her to effectively manage fire service, fight fire outbreak, and prevent fire outbreak and conduct emergency vehicle operations. The units of competency leading to Firefighter level 3 qualification include the following four core competencies:
Summary of Units of Learning
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | DURATION(Hours) | CREDIT FACTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1032 251 01A |
Fire Service |
50 |
5 |
|
1032 251 02A |
Fire Suppression |
100 |
10 |
|
1032 251 03A |
Fire Prevention |
70 |
7 |
|
1032 251 04A |
Emergency Vehicle Operation |
100 |
10 |
|
SUBTOTAL |
320 |
32 |
|
|
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING |
240 |
24 |
|
|
GRAND TOTAL |
560 |
56 |
|
The total duration of the course is 560 hours.
Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Or
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
Industry Training
An individual enrolled in this course will be required to undergo industry training for a minimum period of 240 hours in the Fire and Rescue sector. The industrial training may be taken after completion of all units for those pursuing the full qualification or be distributed equally in each unit for those pursuing part qualification.
Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an accredited internal verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of an approved Qualification Awarding Institution (QAI).
Fire Service Technician KNQF Level 4 Course Details
The course is implemented on the basis of a TVETA approved competency-based curriculum. It consists of knowledge, skills and attitude that a person must achieve to enable him/her to effectively include the core units at level 3 and 3 more as listed below. The units of competency leading to Fire Fighter level 4 qualifications include Two Modules and Industrial Training:
Summary of Units of Learning
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | DURATION(Hours) | CREDIT FACTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MODULE 1 |
|||
|
1032 351 01A |
Fire Service |
50 |
5 |
|
1032 351 02A |
Fire Suppression |
120 |
12 |
|
1032 351 03A |
Fire Prevention |
70 |
7 |
|
1032 351 04A |
Emergency Vehicle Operation |
100 |
10 |
|
SUBTOTAL |
340 |
34 |
|
|
MODULE 2 |
|||
|
1032 351 05A |
Fire Equipment and Systems |
150 |
15 |
|
1032 351 06A |
Firefighting Equipment and Systems |
120 |
12 |
|
1032 351 07A |
Emergency Response Operation |
100 |
10 |
|
SUB TOTAL |
370 |
34 |
|
|
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING |
360 |
36 |
|
|
GRAND TOTAL |
1070 |
107 |
|
Industry Training
An individual enrolled in this course will be required to undergo industry training for a minimum period of 360 hours in the Fire and Rescue sector. The industrial training may be taken after completion of all units for those pursuing the full qualification or be distributed equally in each unit for those pursuing part qualification.
Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an accredited internal verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of an approved Qualification Awarding Institution (QAI).
Fire and Rescue Technician KNQF Level 5 Course Details
The course is implemented on the basis of a TVETA approved competency-based curriculum. It consists of knowledge, skills and attitude that a person must achieve to enable him/her to effectively apply fire safety in building and construction, prepare technical drawings, apply fire science, carry out fire suppression, carry out rescue operation, provide pre-hospital emergency medical care, prevent fire outbreak and conduct work place drills. This course consists of basic, common and core units of learning undertaken in 4 modules as indicated below:
Summary of Units of Learning
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | DURATION(Hours) | CREDIT FACTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MODULE 1 |
|||
|
1032 451 01A |
Fire Service |
50 |
5 |
|
1032 351 02A |
Fire Suppression |
100 |
10 |
|
1032 451 03A |
Fire Prevention |
70 |
7 |
|
1032 451 04A |
Emergency Vehicle Operation |
100 |
10 |
|
SUBTOTAL |
320 |
32 |
|
|
MODULE 2 |
|||
|
1032 451 05A |
Fire Equipment and Systems |
150 |
15 |
|
1032 451 06A |
Firefighting Equipment and Systems |
120 |
12 |
|
1032 451 07A |
Emergency Response Operation |
100 |
10 |
|
SUBTOTAL |
370 |
37 |
|
|
MODULE 3 |
|||
|
0413 441 08A |
Digital Literacy |
40 |
4 |
|
0031 441 09A |
Communication Skills |
40 |
4 |
|
0732 441 10A |
Technical Drawings |
120 |
12 |
|
1032 441 11A |
Fire Science |
150 |
15 |
|
1032 451 12A |
Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Care |
120 |
12 |
|
SUB TOTAL |
470 |
47 |
|
|
MODULE 4 |
|||
|
0417 441 13A |
Work Ethics and Practices |
40 |
4 |
|
0413 441 14A |
Entrepreneurial Skills |
40 |
4 |
|
1032 451 15A |
Fire Safety in Building and Construction |
120 |
12 |
|
1032 451 16A |
Rescue Operation |
120 |
12 |
|
1032 451 17A |
Drills Training |
150 |
15 |
|
SUB TOTAL |
470 |
47 |
|
|
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING |
480 |
48 |
|
|
GRAND TOTAL |
2110 |
211 |
|
Industry Training
An individual enrolled in this course will be required to undergo industry training for a minimum period of 480 hours (in two sessions) in the Fire and Rescue sector. The industrial training may be taken after completion of all units for those pursuing the full qualification or be distributed equally in each unit for those pursuing part qualification.
Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an accredited internal verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of an approved Qualification Awarding Institution (QAI).
Fire and Rescue Training Centre is TVETA registered Technical and Vocational College. Three courses: Pump Operator, Water Rescuer and Technical Rescuer received TVETA licences.
| Course Code | Course Name | Level |
|---|---|---|
|
Content |
Content |
Fire and Rescue Training Centre has the staff and resources enabling the implementation of training in the areas listed below.
There is no open recruitment at the moment. Referral for training is made through the Chief Fire Officers Association, Kenya with the consent of the relevant Chief Fire Officer.
Fire Management – Pump Operator KNQF Level 3 qualification course
implemented on the basis of TVET-CDACC approved competency based curriculum. Consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to effectively manage fire service, fight fire outbreak, and prevent fire outbreak conduct emergency vehicle operations.
The total duration of the course is 590 hours.
Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an accredited internal verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of TVET CDACC.
Certification
A candidate will be issued with a Record of Achievement for each Unit of Competency. To attain the qualification National Certificate Level 3 Fire Management (Pump operations), the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the units of competency as given in qualification pack. These certificates will be issued by TVET CDACC in conjunction with training provider.
Fire Management – Technical Rescuer KNQF Level 4 qualification course
implemented on the basis of TVET-CDACC approved competency based curriculum. Consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to effectively manage fire service, fight fire outbreak, offer emergency medical care, conduct rope rescue, prevent fire outbreak, conduct structural rescue and conduct road traffic accident rescue.
The total duration of the course is 790 hours.
Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an accredited internal verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of TVET CDACC.
Certification
A candidate will be issued with a Record of Achievement for each Unit of Competency. To attain the qualification National Certificate Level 4 Fire Management (technical rescuer), the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the units of competency as given in the qualification pack. These certificates will be issued by TVET CDACC in conjunction with training provider.
Fire Management – Water Rescuer KNQF Level 4 qualification course
implemented on the basis of TVET-CDACC approved competency based curriculum. Consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to effectively manage fire service, fight fire outbreak, offer emergency medical care, conduct rope rescue and conduct water rescue.
The total duration of the course is 720 hours
Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an accredited internal verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of TVET CDACC.
Certification
A candidate will be issued with a Record of Achievement for each Unit of Competency. To attain the qualification National Certificate Level 4 Fire Management (Water rescuer), the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the units of competency as given in qualification pack. These certificates will be issued by TVET CDACC in conjunction with training provider.