NWCG Certification Workflow

Intent

This page outlines the steps required to certify an NWCG course for interagency use. Some courses may utilize a modified version of this certification process.

1.  Course Steward

• Works with NWCG Training to develop a summary of changes, which outlines major changes to the course objectives/content, target group, delivery standards, and instructor qualifications.
• Recommends course for certification.

2. Parent Committee

• Reviews the summary of changes and ensures that the content/curriculum meets the overarching intent for the training (as identified in the Project Charter or guidance document which determines the scope and requirements of the project).
• Approves the Course Steward’s recommendation for certification.

3. Incident and Position Standards Committee (IPSC)

• Provides a systems review as it relates to:​
  • NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1
  • Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS) and Incident Qualifications System (IQS)
• Reviews the summary of changes and ensures changes to incident position standards are aligned appropriately.
• Ensures changes have been vetted across agencies and with appropriate Committees.
• Coordinates implementation of incident position standards with the IQCS/IQS system managers.
• Receives summary of changes and approves course for certification, from systems process perspective, within 30 days of receipt or by the next regularly scheduled committee call.

4. Executive Board

• Certifies course with final signature.