The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC in Fire and Rescue Services in the Community is a qualification consisting of one core unit and 23 further optional units.
To gain the BTEC Level 2 Award in Fire and Rescue Services in the Community, a learner must successfully achieve the core unit.
To gain the BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services in the Community, a learner must successfully achieve the core unit and sufficient optional units to complete a minimum of 120 estimated guided learning hours.
To gain the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Fire and Rescue Services in the Community, a learner must successfully achieve the core unit and sufficient optional units to complete a minimum of 240 estimated guided learning hours.
| Unit Number | Unit Title | Estimated Guided Learning Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | The Role of the Fire and Rescue Services in the Community | 30 |
| Optional Unit | ||
| Unit 2 | The Emergency Services Community | 10 |
| Unit 3 | The History and Changing Roles of the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 4 | Hose, Lines, Equipment and Fittings used by the Fire and Rescue Service | 20 |
| Unit 5 | Pumping Appliances used by the Fire and Rescue Services | 20 |
| Unit 6 | Special Appliances used by the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 7 | The Operation and use of Ladders in the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 8 | Breathing Apparatus, Equipment and Procedures | 20 |
| Unit 9 | Casualty Extrication by the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 10 | Resource Management within the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 11 | Team and Leadership Skills used in the Emergency Services | 10 |
| Unit 12 | Effective Communication in the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 13 | Citizenship and Personal Responsibility with the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 14 | Community Safety | 10 |
| Unit 15 | Improving Our Community with the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 16 | Healthy Living for Working in the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 17 | Careers Related to the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 18 | The Preservation of Artefacts within the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 19 | Navigation Skills used in the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 20 | Planning, Participating In and Reviewing Residential Experiences | 10 |
| Unit 21 | Operational Response Simulations and Procedures within the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 22 | The Science of fire and extinction | 10 |
| Unit 23 | Fire Investigation within the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
| Unit 24 | Water Safety and Water Rescue Techniques used by the Fire and Rescue Service | 10 |
