In public safety, communication is key. Our CorePass® for Public Safety Radio ensures responders are competent in modern communications systems.
Radio communications are constantly evolving within the public safety sector, and poor communications is often an issue raised in after action reports. Making sure responders understand how to maximize the capability of radio systems can save lives. Expecting more than just turning off and on the radio, our new CorePass® for Public Safety Radio ensures modern technology and functionality are properly understood by responders.
Whether used as a stand-alone assessment, or the assessment is integrated within a training programme, a summative assessment is performed by a designated IPSQA Assessor who will test the candidate against a range of skills and knowledge requirements including:
- Understanding radio wave propagation
- Radio voice procedures (routine and emergency) and pro-words
- Phonetic alphabet
- Operating and maintaining two-way radio systems
- Identifying radio channels and their use
- Troubleshooting common issues using two-way radio
- Describing key terms within contemporary public safety radio
- Recalling situations where use of radios may be contraindicated
Our CorePass® scheme is different from our other certifications (such as CertPubS®, DefraQual®, ProQual, WorkQual etc), as it does not use the ISO17024:2012 standard. This means the assessor can also be the candidate’s instructor and a lighter level of quality assurance applies. Assessment is still robust with the Accredited Testing Provider still required to ensure assessment tools used are compliant and that evidence is retained for external audit and moderation.
For candidates seeking certification for related rescue disciplines, IPSQA offers a range of other certification products including:
- IPSQA CorePass® Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- IPSQA CorePass® First Aid I-IV (Basic to Advanced)
- IPSQA CorePass® Body Worn Camera
- IPSQA CorePass® Competent Swimmer
- IPSQA DefraQual® Module 2 Water & Flood Rescue Responder
- IPSQA Certificate in Public Safety (Emergency Vehicle Operator)
- IPSQA Certificate in Public Safety (Animal Management Officer)
- IPSQA ProQual: NFPA 1006 – Structural Collapse (Operator & Technician)
- IPSQA ProQual: NFPA 1006 – Confined Space Rescue (Operator & Technician)
Contact us or your local Accredited Testing Centre for further information.