Technician Grade (TIFireE)
The Technician Grade is the first membership level that has a grade and post nominal designation. Members at the Technician Grade will have demonstrated that they have obtained relevant qualifications in the field of fire engineering. Applicants for Technician will have achieved an IFE Level 3 Certificate through examinations or have relevant academic qualifications to the level of NVQ3 or UK Sub Officer/Junior Officer 2 examinations; plus the necessary experience required to demonstrate that they meet the competence based requirements for this grade. Applicants for the Technician Grade will typically have a minimum of two years of experience in fire engineering.
Applicants with CET registration or graduation from a recognized educational program such as a diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology may also qualify for equivalency of the examination requirements.
Applicants for the Technician Grade will provide along with their application, an Initial Professional Development (IPD) report. This report will detail the applicant's qualifications in key aspects of the designation. The IPD is an evidence based report written so that an individual is able to demonstrate that through specific past experience, he/she has achieved the benchmarks expected of a Technician of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
Click here for Technician Grade IPD Guidance including instructions and a sample report.
The IPD is an opportunity for applicants to demonstrate:
The Technician Grade is the first membership level that has a grade and post nominal designation. Members at the Technician Grade will have demonstrated that they have obtained relevant qualifications in the field of fire engineering. Applicants for Technician will have achieved an IFE Level 3 Certificate through examinations or have relevant academic qualifications to the level of NVQ3 or UK Sub Officer/Junior Officer 2 examinations; plus the necessary experience required to demonstrate that they meet the competence based requirements for this grade. Applicants for the Technician Grade will typically have a minimum of two years of experience in fire engineering.
Applicants with CET registration or graduation from a recognized educational program such as a diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology may also qualify for equivalency of the examination requirements.
Applicants for the Technician Grade will provide along with their application, an Initial Professional Development (IPD) report. This report will detail the applicant's qualifications in key aspects of the designation. The IPD is an evidence based report written so that an individual is able to demonstrate that through specific past experience, he/she has achieved the benchmarks expected of a Technician of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
Click here for Technician Grade IPD Guidance including instructions and a sample report.
The IPD is an opportunity for applicants to demonstrate:
- Knowledge and understanding of engineering technology
- Contribution to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems, and services
- The acceptance and exercise of personal responsibility
- The use of effective communication and interpersonal skills
- They have made a personal commitment to adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct
Application Fee
There is no Application Fee for seeking a membership grade. Upon successful review of your application, you will be notified and the applicable fee for your membership grade will be required to complete the designation.
There is no Application Fee for seeking a membership grade. Upon successful review of your application, you will be notified and the applicable fee for your membership grade will be required to complete the designation.
Mature Candidate Route
Individuals without the formal academic qualifications necessary for the grade of Technician may submit an application via the Mature Candidate Route. Applicants will be required to demonstrate 12 years of increasing responsibility in fire engineering and, by submitting a technical paper, that they have achieved a standard of competence comparable to contemporaries who achieved the Technician Grade by academic achievement. For further information in regards to obtaining the Technician Grade through the mature candidate route, please click here.
Individuals without the formal academic qualifications necessary for the grade of Technician may submit an application via the Mature Candidate Route. Applicants will be required to demonstrate 12 years of increasing responsibility in fire engineering and, by submitting a technical paper, that they have achieved a standard of competence comparable to contemporaries who achieved the Technician Grade by academic achievement. For further information in regards to obtaining the Technician Grade through the mature candidate route, please click here.
How long will it take before my application is accepted?
The Applications Panel in Canada sits approximately every four to six weeks. We will review your application and if complete, will forward it on to the UK. The Applications Panel in the UK also sits approximately every four to six weeks. When we receive your application, within this period, will affect how quickly it will be reviewed by the Panels and therefore, how soon you will hear from us.
The Applications Panel in Canada sits approximately every four to six weeks. We will review your application and if complete, will forward it on to the UK. The Applications Panel in the UK also sits approximately every four to six weeks. When we receive your application, within this period, will affect how quickly it will be reviewed by the Panels and therefore, how soon you will hear from us.