IFE Examinations 2025
The Examinations will be held on 27th March 2025 and 28th March 2025 (Thursday and Friday). Fees and timetable for respective examinations are as follows:
| Level 4 Diploma in Fire Science and Fire Safety | HK$1,880 for 1 paper |
| Level 3 Diploma in Fire Science and Fire Safety | HK$1,750 for 1 paper |
| Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management | HK$770 for 1 paper |
| Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection [ONLINE] | HK$1,110 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety [ONLINE] | HK$670 |
| Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection [ONLINE] | HK$500 for 1 paper |
| Date | Start Time –
Finish Time |
Qualification and Unit Name |
| 27.3.2025
(Thursday) Morning Session |
09:00 – 10:00 | Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management
Unit 1: Fire Engineering Science (L3C1) |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management
Unit 2: Fire Operations (L3C2) |
|
| 10:30 – 12:30* | Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and (L2C) [ONLINE] | |
| 10:30 – 13:30 | Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (L3D2) | |
| 10:30 – 13:30 | Level 4 Certificate in Fire Engineering Science (L4C1) | |
| 27.3.2025
(Thursday) Afternoon Session |
14:30 – 17:30 | Level 3 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command (L3D6) |
| 14:30 – 17:30 | Level 3 Certificate in Aviation Fire Operations (L3D4) | |
| 14:30 – 17:30 | Level 4 Certificate in Aviation Fire Operations (L4C4) | |
| 14:30 – 17:30 | Level 4 Certificate in Fire Investigation (L4C6) | |
| 28.3.2025
(Friday) Morning Session |
09:00 – 10:00 | Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management
Unit 3: Fire Safety (L3C3) |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management
Unit 4: Management and Administration (L3C4) |
|
| 10:30 – 12:30* | Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection (L3CP) [ONLINE] | |
| 10:30 – 13:30 | Level 3 Certificate in Fire Engineering Science (L3D1) | |
| 10:30 – 13:30 | Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management (L4C5) | |
| 10:30 – 13:30 | Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations and Incident Command (L4C3) | |
| 28.3.2025
(Friday) Afternoon Session |
14:30 – 15:00* | Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection: Building Structural Frame and Flame Retardant Coatings (L2CP1) [ONLINE] |
| 14:30 – 15:00* | Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection: Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Glazing (L2CP2) [ONLINE] | |
| 14:30 – 15:00* | Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection: Fire Stopping, Barriers, Ductwork and Dampers (L2CP3) [ONLINE] | |
| 14:30 – 15:00* | Level 2 Award in Passive Fire Protection: Doors and Shutters (L2CP4) [ONLINE] | |
| 14:30 – 17:30 | Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management (L3D5) | |
| 14:30 – 17:30 | Level 3 Certificate in Fire Investigation (L3D7) | |
| 14:30 – 17:30 | Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (L4C2) |
*The examination window will be opened at the start time and will remain open for 8 weeks. Please see below for details.
Candidates who wish to apply for IFE Examinations 2025 should read the following documents before submitting the application form:
- Information and Rules for Candidates – In Person Examinations 2025
- Terms and Conditions for Examination Candidates
Online application (with e- payment) is now available at the following URL:
https://www.hkife.org/membership/Examination
Some exam papers (i.e. Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety, Level 2 Award Certificate in Passive Fire Protection and Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection) are only available digitally and held online via the digital platform of IFE. Please refer to the following document and video link for details:
- Information and Rules for Candidates – ONLINE Examinations 2025
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB2IJhZRJko
The deadline for the application is 6th January 2025. Candidate will receive a confirmation email upon successful application. Candidate who does not receive the confirmation email should make enquiry via email at examhkife@hkife.org as soon as possible.
In case of cheque payment, a crossed cheque made payable to “The Institution of Fire Engineers (HK Branch)” for the appropriate examination fee is required to reach the following responsible person on or before the aforesaid deadline.
Mr. WONG Ka-shun
Chairman, Examination Committee,
IFE(HK Branch),
P.O. Box No. 98649
Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
In case of query, candidates should email: examhkife@hkife.org
