Health and Safety

ICTQual Level 3 Award in SCBA Rescue

This advanced ICTQual AB award develops SCBA rescue competence for experienced responders, covering equipment technology, complex emergency scenarios, risk management, leadership, practical rescue, legal duties, and safety protocols.

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Level Level 3
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Course Features

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in SCBA Rescue is an advanced-level training programme for experienced SCBA users, consisting of seven mandatory units, approved-centre assessment, and progression routes into specialist, leadership, emergency response, and safety roles.

  • Advanced-level SCBA rescue qualification for experienced users
  • Designed for hazardous, high-risk, and emergency response environments
  • Covers seven mandatory units focused on SCBA rescue competence
  • Includes advanced equipment, rescue techniques, leadership, and risk management
  • Assessment is conducted through ICTQual Approved Training Centres
  • Course duration is listed as a 3-day, 9-hour training programme

About This Course

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in SCBA Rescue is designed for professionals who operate in hazardous environments and need advanced competence in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus rescue. It develops the knowledge and skills required to respond effectively to complex emergencies involving SCBA equipment.

  • Provides advanced preparation for challenging SCBA rescue situations

  • Supports safe response in hazardous and high-pressure environments

  • Develops leadership and command capability during rescue operations

  • Strengthens practical rescue competence through advanced techniques

  • Reinforces legal, ethical, health, and safety responsibilities

  • Supports professional progression in safety and emergency response careers

What You'll Learn

Learners will develop advanced SCBA rescue knowledge and practical competence across equipment technology, emergency response planning, risk control, leadership, rescue techniques, legal duties, and health and safety protocols.

  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of SCBA components, functionality, and maintenance

  • Explain technological advancements in SCBA, including thermal imaging and wireless communication systems

  • Develop and manage response plans for high-risk hazardous environments

  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective control measures

  • Demonstrate leadership, communication, delegation, command, and team coordination in high-stress situations

  • Execute advanced SCBA rescue techniques and apply post-rescue procedures

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for advanced SCBA users and emergency response personnel who already have foundational SCBA rescue training and need higher-level competence for complex rescue operations.

  • Fire and rescue service personnel

  • Industrial emergency response team members

  • Safety officers and safety coordinators

  • Workers in hazardous environments using SCBA equipment

  • SCBA technicians, supervisors, and team leaders

  • Professionals in oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, and industrial safety sectors

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 3 Award in SCBA Rescue course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

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Advanced SCBA Equipment and Technology

Complex Emergency Scenario Management

Risk Assessment and Management

Leadership and Team Coordination

Practical Rescue Techniques

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Health and Safety Protocols

Course Requirements

Entry requirements are intended to ensure learners can participate safely and effectively in advanced SCBA rescue training, which is physically demanding and requires previous SCBA knowledge and experience.

  • Participants must be at least 18 years old and must have completed ICTQual Level 1 or Level 2 Award in SCBA Rescue or an equivalent certification

  • Candidates should have one to two years of professional SCBA experience, medical clearance from a qualified healthcare provider, and the ability to commit to the intensive training programme

Assessments

Assessment for the ICTQual Level 3 Award in SCBA Rescue is conducted through ICTQual Approved Training Centres and includes mandatory assessment designed to evaluate understanding and application of course concepts.

  • Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres

  • Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Assessment of understanding of the course material

  • Minimum score of 75% required to pass

Progression

Completion of the ICTQual Level 3 Award in SCBA Rescue supports progression into specialist, supervisory, instructional, emergency response, industrial safety, and further professional development pathways.

  • SCBA Technician or SCBA Engineer roles

  • Safety Officer or Safety Coordinator roles

  • Team Leader, Supervisor, Trainer, or Instructor roles

  • Further ICTQual qualifications, specialist certifications, degree programmes, CPD, and professional association membership

Apply Now For This Course

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Awarding BodyICTQual AB
LevelLevel 3
Course CategoryHealth and Safety
Start DateMay 4, 2026
Deadline DateApr 27, 2026
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