Aviation Courses
Practical live fire training is undertaken on one of the most extensive and comprehensive fire training grounds in the world, burning either liquid propane or aviation fuel. Our ability to offer extended black smoke burns to clients provides a truly authentic fire training experience.
The training area has taxiways/aprons and a full range of passenger aircraft simulators including a purpose built Category 10 rig, to reflect the challenges faced by aerodromes operating every type of aircraft..
Here is a list of our current aviation courses, please click the arrow to the right of the course name for further details. Course schedule available here.
The IFTC is offering training that leads to a Skills for Justice Level 4 qualification in operations management for fire service personnel. The course will comprise a wide range of blended learning activities including pre-course study, taught sessions in the classroom, incident simulation, case study analysis, one-to-one coaching and tutorials, and the identification of additional learning needs through a personal development plan. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Airport Fire Service Managers Course.
The course will offer a four-day intensive programme by an accredited specialist, which help delegates to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Breathing Apparatus Instructor Revalidation
The International Fire Training Centre offers all delegates a rigorous training and assessment programme. For some courses, a high level of prior knowledge is required to ensure that the delegate can meet the demands of the programme and successfully complete all assessments. We provide the elements of instructional techniques to enable competent Breathing Apparatus (BA) wearers to instruct personnel in the use of BA, and to ensure that BA operations are carried out safely to internationally recognise standards. This course is accredited by Skills for Justice Awards. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Breathing Apparatus Instructor
To provide the student with elements of theoretical and practical training in the use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). This will enable each student to be fully aware of the basic guidance and procedures required for the safe and effective use of SCBA. On successful completion of all assessments, the delegates will be issued with two-year revalidation certificates for BAI and CFBT to meet the requirements of NOG14 and Volume 4 of the Fire Service Manual respectively. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Breathing Apparatus Instructor Revalidation Course
To provide the student with elements of theoretical and practical training in the use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). This will enable each student to be fully aware of the basic guidance and procedures required for the safe and effective use of SCBA. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Breathing Apparatus Wearer
During this two day BAWRA course, participants will be observed continuously and assessed by means of a Summative Assessment by competent Breathing Apparatus Trainers (BAT) and Compartment Fire Behaviour Trainers (CFBTT) staff from IFTC, utilising an Assessment Check Sheet. On successful completion of all assessments a certificate of achievement will be issued to each individual following a demonstration of competence. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Breathing Apparatus Wearer Revalidation Assessment
This programme is designed for experienced firefighters looking to enter an airport fire service.It provides the technical and practical knowledge required to meet the specific risks of aerodrome operation. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Firefighter Bridging
The aim of this structured programme is to provide learning opportunities for personnel who may be required to support the Supervisor (Watch Commander) in effecting command and control at aircraft accidents/incidents. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Incident Command Initial
This programme is designed for personnel who are currently in the role of Crew 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. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Incident Command Revalidation
The Firefighter Initial Structured Learning Programme (SLP) is designed to provide initial learning and development opportunities to enable individuals to acquire competence in the Aerodrome Firefighter role. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Firefighter Initial
This programme is designed for personnel in the role of Firefighter. It concentrates on the core competencies required (including CFBT) for the effective deployment of equipment and personnel in order to deal with an aircraft accident/incident. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Firefighter Revalidation
Persons with Fire and Rescue Service duties at Category 2* licensed aerodromes should attend this course.
*(persons with similar responsibilities at Special and Category One airports will find this programme very useful and as such are eligible for nomination). To find out more, please view our brochure here: Low Category Initial
The programme is designed for personnel who have already successfully completed the Low Category Aerodrome Supervisor Initial programme or equivalent, and have consolidated that knowledge with further application in the workplace. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Low Category Revalidation
The programme is designed for people in your team who would benefit from a skills refresh in a realistic and demanding training environment with exposure to the authentic physical and environmental conditions of a hydrocarbon liquid fire. To find out more, please view our brochure here: One Day Intensive Aviation Fire Training & Exercising Programme .
This programme is designed for personnel who will undertake the responsibility of Incident/Watch Command. It provides advanced instruction in Command and Control principles and the day-to-day Management requirements of the Rescue and Firefighting Service (RFFS). To find out more, please view our brochure here: Supervisor Initial
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. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Supervisor Revaldiation
This programme is designed for Rescue and Firefighting personnel within the aviation sector who have been, or identified as, potential assessors for CAP 699 in the workplace. It concentrates on the core competencies required for assessing the maintenance of competence within the workplace.
This five day course will be run as a SFJ intermediate incident command. There will be two options for learners, a full SFJ course with post course assignment leading to SFJ accreditation and for delegates who do not want to complete the assignment there will be a certificate of attendance issued by IFTC. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Operational (Silver) Level Incident Command Course
The course will develop delegates’ skills and knowledge to enable them to prepare, investigate and report a fire investigation and to communicate / present evidence of findings of the investigation to stakeholders. To find out more, please view our brochure here: Fire Investigation Officer
Can you release your shifts for one day twice per annum for ROC training? To find out more, please view our brochure here: ROC Scheme
