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The Institution of Fire EngineersBackground, Overview and Objectives
John Judd QFSM BA FI Fire EChairman, Board of Directors
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Introductions
Andy Hickmott, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Tony Proctor & Andy Brookes, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Dr Jim Marsden, Board member,The Institution of Fire Engineers
Louise Craig, General Manager, The Institution of Fire Engineers
The Institution
Formed in 1918 to improve the professional standing of fire fighters to that of other professional engineers
International body with 11,000 members in in 21 countries, 32 branches -19 in UK
Governance –Registered Charity, Ltd Company, 12 person board and International General Assembly
Our object and vision
Object
“To encourage and improve the science and practice of Fire Extinction, Fire Prevention and Fire Engineering and all operations and expedients connected therewith, and to give an impulse to ideas likely to be useful in connection with or in relation to such science and practice to the members of the Institution and to the community at large”.
Vision Our vision is to establish an international platform that
Is inclusive of all fire professionals Sets and maintains professional standards Provides personal value and opportunity to members Facilitates a global learning network Has technical, regulatory and social influence Is recognised as an independent voice for the
profession
And through all of this, work towards a society safe from fire.
Examinations
Delivering fire service examinations since 1924 International sittings in March each year Emphasis on understanding not recall Foundation on which to build with CPD Standards not negotiable Ability to relate content to role “Specialist” papers
The projects
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue
Greater Manchester initiative
Operational focus, but enquires about fire safety under discussion
Way forward, open for discussion
Seeking views and “expressions of interest”
Memorandum of understanding
Setting and Marking Timetable Final date for applications
end Nov.08
Meeting of Senior Examiners
to finalise papers9th September 2008
Final QA of papers 6th Oct.08
Examinations
12/13 March 2009
New Marker’s Training
6th April 2009
Marking week w/c 26th April 2009
Results releaselate May 2009
Specialist Input & Professional Development
Eur Ing Dr J Marsden BEng(Hons) CEng FIFireE MEI
IFE Board member, Education
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Introduction
The importance of knowledge and understanding
Increasing uptake of IFE examinations
Cross mapping to roles
Specialist input
The Importance of Knowledge and Understanding
Can Explain (Facts and data)
Can interpret (Tell a story! Translate)
Can apply (Use and adapt)
Has perspective (See the big picture)
Can empathise (Find value)
Have self-knowledge (Perceives style)
Increasing Uptake in IFE Exams
Steadily increased 2006 15% increase 2007 25% increase
3,204 bookings for exam papers in 2008 Exams delivered in 87 centres worldwide Additional papers for Greater Manchester,
Merseyside and Northern Ireland [241 Intermediate papers; 194 Graduate papers]
Cross-Mapping to Roles
Intermediate exams Crew Manager
Graduate exams Watch Manager
Membership exams Station Manager
Senior Examiner
SeniorExaminer
SeniorExaminer
SeniorExaminer
SeniorExaminer
Chief Examiner & IFE Exams
Officer
Examiners
Examiners
Examiners
Examiners
Examiners
Specialist Input
Examination Structure
Questions encourage candidates to express themselves.
All questions are set by experienced Senior Examiners & coordinated by the Chief Examiner and IFE professional team.
The examination panel reviews and audits the examination process.
QA, Costing Models & Project Response
Louise Craig BA (Hons) TQFE MScIFE General Manager
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Quality Assurance: Criteria
Plan of provision Corporate governance Administration Assessment instruments that are…
Valid Authentic Current Reliable Sufficient
[QCA, ACCAC, SQA, CCEA,]
Costing Models Individual Membership of IFE
•Student
•Technician
•Graduate
Exam Fee(s)
Possible Local Charge (dependant on support
of branch)
Affiliate Organisation…
Costing Models
CENTRAL VARIABLE
(Candidates)
LOCAL (Exams &
Candidates)
CENTRAL FIXED
(Exams)
Project Response Bucks FRS – highly tailored, based on local risk
Project Response
GMFRS, NIFRS & Merseyside: 435 papers
Intermediate pass rate: 83% (Int1) > International average
63% (Int2) < International average
Graduate pass rate: 87% (Fire Safety); 82% (Operations) 68% (Fire Eng.Science); 57% (HRM)
all Graduate papers > International average
Vocationally-Related Qualifications
Award Certificate Diploma
e.g.Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Emergency Fire Services Operations in the Community
“All units are assessed individually; there is no holistic assessment of the qualification.”
“Centres are responsible for implementing quality control procedures (internal verification). These procedures are supported by an Edexcel External Verification system of quality control and National Standards Sampling”
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Emergency Fire Services Operations in the Community
1. Community Safety Awareness [task-based controlled assessment]
2. Personal & Organisational Development for Fire Fighters [task-based controlled assessment]
3. Hazards & Risks in Operational Incidents [portfolio]
4. Fire Operations [portfolio]
5. Incidents Involving Buildings & Structures [portfolio]
6. Supporting the Effectiveness of Operational Response [portfolio]
Defence FRS Approach1. Own exam board following national syllabus
for promotion exams with added airfield fire & rescue paper
2. 3 year “window” – ended Feb083. Exams written into development programmes
(Ops & Fire Safety) for Crew/Watch/Station Managers
4. Incident management exams for Watch Manager & Station Manager
Defence FRS“This is a very deliberate move due to our serious concern over lack of assessment of the underpinning knowledge requirements within IPDS as originally introduced.”
“Things have moved on…the Institution may provide us with an alternative to producing and managing our own examinations.”
Mr G P KnightActing Assistant Chief Officer,
Head of Human Resources & Development
Awarding Body for Fire Professionals
1. Desktop review2. Dialogue via phone & e-mail3. Vocational Awarding Body Pilot event4. Formal dialogue meeting5. Sector support6. Submission of banking documents7. QCA panel
Questions of Clarification?
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Future Options
Delegates and Panel
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Expressions of Interest
Delegates and Panel
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Next Steps and Timetable
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Tea and Close
Thank you
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