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RFFS SUPERVISOR REVALIDATION STRUCTURED ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME
DURATION: 1 week fully residential
DELEGATE GROUP:
This programme is designed for personnel who are currently in the role of Watch Commander. It provides the opportunity for candidates to demonstrate that the knowledge and skills acquired during initial training at this level is being effectively maintained.
PRE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Personnel nominated to attend this course shall:
- Be medically fit in accordance with CAP 168 which now indicates that guidance can be made to C&LG entitled "Medical and occupational evidence for recruitment and retention in the Fire and Rescue Service” (relevant national standard for non UK students)
- Hold a current certificate of competence at RFFS Supervisor (Watch Commander) level (or one which has expired not more than six months before the start of the course)
- Have diligently prepared to attend this programme of assessment.
AIM:
This assessment programme provides candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate the maintenance of the competencies that are mapped to the RFFS Supervisor (Watch Commander) role.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this programme candidates will have had the opportunity to demonstrate:
- Effective application of the principles of incident command
- The ability to safely and effectively manage a simulated incident
- Effective communication skills
- Effective decision making
- The maintenance of knowledge commensurate with the RFFS Supervisor (Watch Commander) role
Candidates will be assessed through observation of performance and oral questioning.
On successful completion of the programme, the individual will be issued with a Certificate of Competence and a record of achievement relating to the relevant areas of CAP 699. The period of validity of the Certificate of Competence is 4 years.
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