Field: Engineering and Technology

Republication of Fire Technology and Rescue Services New Zealand Qualifications


Republished qualifications

Ref

Version

Qualification Title (Level)

Credits

2574

2

New Zealand Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 3)

75

2576

2

New Zealand Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 3)

130

2577

2

New Zealand Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 4) with optional stand in Special Hazards Fixed Fire Protection Systems

245-310

2578

2

New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Testing) (Level 3)

140

2579

3

New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspections) (Level 4) with strands in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems and Fixed Fire Protection Systems

240

2580

2

New Zealand Certificate in Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment (Level 3)

105

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Reason for the republication

To extend the last date for assessment of superseded versions

Review date

August 2025

Outcome date

September 2025

Next review date

Unchanged

 

Summary of republication

An extension of the Last Date of Assessment from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2026 has been made to superseded versions of the Fire Technology and Rescue Services qualifications listed above. This extension is essential to support learners currently progressing through these qualifications and to provide the sector with sufficient time to complete the development and implementation of updated programmes and assessment resources.

The extension will allow the sector to manage transition across qualification versions in a planned manner, supporting learners to complete programmes without undue disadvantage.

 

Main changes resulting from republication

The Last Date of Assessment for superseded versions of qualifications listed above has been extended from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2026.

 

 

Transition information

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title (Level)

Last date of entry*

Last date of assessment

2574

1

New Zealand Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 3)

N/A

31/12/2026

2576

1

New Zealand Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 3)

N/A

31/12/2026

2577

1

New Zealand Apprenticeship in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 4) with an optional strand in Special Hazards

N/A

31/12/2026

2578

1

New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Testing) (Level 3)

N/A

31/12/2026

2579

1&2

New Zealand Apprenticeship in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspections) (Level 4) with strands in Fire Detection & Alarm

N/A

31/12/2026

2580

1

New Zealand Certificate in Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment (Level 3)

N/A

31/12/2026

*only required for outcome category C or D

 

Any additional information

It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.  However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council at the address below.  Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council 

PO Box 445 

Wellington 6140 

 

Phone: 04 909 0255

Email:     info@hangaarorau.nz 

Website: www.hangaarorau.nz