TVET Courses

Fire and Rescue Training Centre is TVETA registered Technical and Vocational College. Three courses: Pump Operator, Water Rescuer and Technical Rescuer received TVETA licences.

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:

  • KCPE and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) E Or
  • Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
  • 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:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) grade E or
  • Fire management (pump operation) Level 3 qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
  • 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:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) grade E, or
  • Fire management (Water rescuer) Level 3 qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
  • 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.