Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Fire safety surveys are conducted, reports are submitted with recommendations and the principles of fire safety surveys are described.
Fire life safety information awareness sessions are presented and reported and the principles of fire and life safety presentations are explained.
Pre-incident surveys are conducted and survey reports submitted and the principles of pre-incident surveys are explained.
Principles of building construction and building legislation as they relate to firefighting and fire safety are described.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Fire fighter health and safety principles during ground fire fighting operations are explained.
The setting up of water supplyduring ground fire fighting operations is demonstrated and explained.
The use of fire hose, application of fire streams and performing fire control operationsduring ground fire fighting operations is demonstrated and explained.
The inspection, maintenance and operation of fire service equipment for ground fire fighting operations is described.
Safety precautionary measures during ground fire fighting operations are explained and demonstrated in order to prevent injuries.
The role of a firefighterduring ground fire fighting operations is explained and demonstrated in terms the incident command system and communication.
The Fire and rescue service environment is described.
The principles and fundamentals of respiratory protection and equipment for ground fire fighting operations are explained.
Procedures for the donning and doffing of breathing apparatus are described and demonstrated.
Principles of the use, inspection and care of a self- contained breathing apparatus for ground fire fighting operations and identification of its main components are explained and demonstrated.
The use of a portable fire extinguisher for the confinement and/ or extinguishing of a small scale fire are demonstrated; and fire behaviour, workplace fires, classification of fires, portable fire extinguishers and hose reels are explained.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Safety precautionary measures as a support firefighter are explained and demonstrated in order to prevent injuries.
The role of a firefighter is explained and demonstrated in terms the incident command system and communication.
Fire and rescue service environment in relationto a support firefighter is described.
The principles and fundamentals of respiratory protection and equipment for a support firefighter are explained.
Procedures for the donning and doffing of breathing apparatus are described and demonstrated.
Principles of the use, inspection and care of a self-contained breathing apparatus and identification of its main components are explained and demonstrated.
The use of a portable fire extinguisher for the confinement and/or extinguishing of a small scale fire is demonstrated; and fire behaviour, workplace fires, classification of fires, portable fire extinguishers and hose reels are explained.
The use, care and inspection of ground ladders are explained and demonstrated.
The use, care and inspection of forcible entry tools are explained and demonstrated and forcible entry techniques are applied.
The use, care and inspection of ventilation equipment are explained and demonstrated and ventilation techniques are applied.
Loss control is explained and demonstrated.
Principles of emergency scene illumination and the control of building utilities are explained.
Evidence protection; and fire causes and origins are described and demonstrated.
Types and operation of fire detectors, alarms and automatic sprinklers are identified, described and the operation of automatic sprinkler systems on the fire ground is demonstrated.
Fundamentals of utility ropes and knots are explained and the use and configuration of knots for utility use are demonstrated.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Safety precautionary measures as a wild land-firefighter are explained and demonstrated in order to prevent injuries.
The role of a awild land-firefighter is explained and demonstrated in terms the incident command system and communication.
Fire and rescue service environment in terms of a wild land-firefighter is described.
The use of a portable fire extinguisher for the confinement and/or extinguishing of a small scale fire is demonstrated; and fire behaviour, workplace fires, classification of fires, portable fire extinguishers and hose reels are explained.
Wild land-fire behaviour, fire suppression methods, water supply and extinguishing agents and the concept of the wild land urban interface is described and the ability to assemble and prepare for response, construction of a fire line, securing of the fire line and mopping up the fire area are demonstrated.
Firefighting tools and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for wild land-firefighting is described and the inspection and maintenance of wild land – fire PPE, cutting, scraping and smothering tools and backpack pumps are demonstrated.
Firefighting safety and survival during wild land-fires and relevant wild land fire legislation are described.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Safety precautionary measures during rescue and extrication activities are explained and demonstrated in order to prevent injuries.
The role of a rescuer is explained and demonstrated in terms the incident command system and communication.
Fire and rescue service environment in relation to rescue and extrication activities is described.
Principles of conducting victim search and rescue operations are explained and demonstrated.
Principles of performing vehicle extrication are explained and demonstrated.
Principles of rescuing victims using ropes are explained and demonstrated.
Principles of assisting rescue teams involved in special rescue incidents are explained.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
Safety precautionary measures at a dangerous goods incident are explained and demonstrated in order to prevent injuries.
The role of a responder at a dangerous goods incident is explained and demonstrated in terms the incident command system and communication.
Fire and rescue service environment in relation to a dangerous goods incident is described.
The principles and fundamentals of respiratory protection and equipment at a dangerous goods incident are explained.
Procedures for the donning and doffing of breathing apparatus are described and demonstrated.
Principles of the use, inspection and care of a self-contained breathing apparatus and identification of its main components are explained and demonstrated.
Principles and fundamentals of the identification or recognition of dangerous goods, their identification and the implementation of appropriate actions are explained and demonstrated.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated formative assessment:
The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

Integrated summative assessment:
External assessment will be conducted at accredited assessment centres by registered assessors. Assessment will be conducted through written assessments aimed at testing learners’ knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles related to firefighting and practical demonstrations of the required skills necessary for firefighting. Due to the high risk nature of the occupation, assessment of the workplace experience for Integrated Assessment Focus Areas 2 through to 6 will rely heavily on controlled simulations. Collectively assessments in terms of knowledge and practical skills should be conducted within 10 working days.

To be declared competent against the full qualification, candidates are required to do an integrated assessment on all the six Integrated Assessment Focus Areas to assess competency against the entire qualification.