Health and Safety

ICTQual Level 1 Award in SCBA Rescue

ICTQual Level 1 Award in SCBA Rescue equips learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills to support safe SCBA rescue operations in hazardous, confined, or emergency environments.

Awarding body ICTQual AB
Level Level 1
Rescue team in orange suits and helmets assist a person on a stretcher in a warehouse, illustrating the ICTQual Level 1 Award in SCBA Rescue.

Course Features

This ICTQual AB Level 1 Award introduces essential SCBA rescue knowledge, equipment awareness, basic rescue procedures, safety controls, emergency response practice, and regulatory understanding for high-risk environments.

  • ICTQual AB Level 1 Award certification
  • Foundation-level SCBA rescue training
  • Suitable for high-risk workplace environments
  • Covers SCBA equipment familiarization
  • Includes scenario-based emergency response training
  • Mandatory assessment through an Approved Training Centre

About This Course

The ICTQual Level 1 Award in SCBA Rescue is designed for individuals who may need to support rescue operations where self-contained breathing apparatus is used. It focuses on the safe use of SCBA in hazardous environments such as firefighting, industrial operations, confined spaces, and areas with toxic gases or low oxygen levels.

  • Understand the purpose and importance of SCBA rescue operations

  • Learn the roles and responsibilities of rescue personnel

  • Develop familiarity with SCBA equipment and safe use

  • Understand basic rescue techniques and emergency procedures

  • Apply safety protocols and risk assessment principles

  • Build a foundation for progression to advanced rescue training

What You'll Learn

Learners will develop the essential knowledge and skills required to understand SCBA rescue operations, identify equipment components, apply rescue procedures, assess risks, respond to emergencies, and follow relevant requirements.

  • Understand the significance of SCBA rescue operations in high-risk environments

  • Recognize the roles and responsibilities of rescue personnel involved in SCBA rescue

  • Identify and describe the components of self-contained breathing apparatus

  • Understand and apply basic rescue techniques and procedures in SCBA rescue situations

  • Implement safety protocols and conduct risk assessments before rescue activities

  • Understand legislative and regulatory requirements governing SCBA rescue operations

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for personnel involved in emergency response, rescue operations, industrial safety, firefighting support, confined space work, or workplaces where SCBA may be required.

  • Firefighters and fire service support personnel

  • Industrial workers exposed to hazardous environments

  • Confined space workers and attendants

  • Emergency response team members

  • Emergency medical technicians and rescue personnel

  • Search and rescue personnel and safety professionals

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 1 Award in SCBA Rescue course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Introduction to SCBA Rescue

1
Significance of SCBA rescue operations in high-risk environments
2
Roles and responsibilities of rescue personnel involved in SCBA rescue
3
Common hazards and challenges encountered during SCBA rescue operations

SCBA Equipment Familiarization

Rescue Techniques and Procedures

Safety Protocols and Risk Assessment

Emergency Response and Scenario-based Training

Legislative and Regulatory Requirements

Course Requirements

The course welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds, but participants must meet basic entry expectations to ensure safe participation in physically demanding SCBA rescue training.

  • Participants must be at least 18 years old, physically fit, medically suitable for rescue activities, and able to work in confined spaces or at heights where required

  • Participants should have basic literacy, numeracy, language proficiency, and may need appropriate PPE such as safety boots, gloves, helmets, and protective clothing

Assessments

Assessment is mandatory and conducted through an Approved Training Centre to confirm learners understand the course content and can apply SCBA rescue concepts in practical situations.

  • Multiple-choice question assessment

  • Quizzes consisting of 100 MCQs

  • Practical application through scenario-based training activities

  • Minimum passing score of 75% required

Progression

Completion of the ICTQual Level 1 Award in SCBA Rescue provides a foundation for further rescue, emergency response, firefighting, safety management, and specialist technical rescue development.

  • Progression to ICTQual Level 2 Award in SCBA Rescue

  • Advanced rescue training such as confined space rescue, technical rope rescue, or hazardous materials response

  • Emergency response certifications such as EMT, Wilderness First Responder, or HazMat Technician

  • Career development toward rescue team, industrial emergency response, search and rescue, or safety management roles

Apply Now For This Course

Fill out the application form below to enroll in ICTQual Level 1 Award in SCBA Rescue. Our team will review your application and contact you shortly with enrollment details.

Awarding BodyICTQual AB
LevelLevel 1
Course CategoryHealth and Safety
Start DateMay 4, 2026
Deadline DateApr 27, 2026
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