 | 1: Introduction  2: What is it?  3: Why a scheme? |  |
6: Glossary  5: Certification types 4: Maintaining |
A Professionalisation Scheme is a series of standards-based processes that transform an occupation into a profession.
Looking at how other occupations have gone about introducing a Professionalisation Scheme, we can interpret that a number of elements are involved.
These elements are interrelated but critical to ensure that an individual’s competency and integrity meets the agreed standards as determined by the sector. When an individual meets the required standards, they then qualify to be awarded the relevant credential and professional status.
A Professionalisation Scheme is not an entirely new concept for fire and emergency services. The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has a similar scheme to certify fire engineering practitioners. The Fire Protection Association of Australia (FPAA) also has a similar scheme, certifying Workplace Emergency Response (WER) practitioners and Bushfire Planning and Design (BPAD) practitioners. The Institute of Foresters Australia (IFA) also certifies eligible individuals in the field of forestry (Registered Professional Forester).
It is envisaged that an AFAC Professionalisation Scheme would be complementary to schemes administered by other associations, but specific to the needs of AFAC member agencies.
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