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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Passive Fire Protection Systems (Level 4) with strands in Routine Compliance Inspections, and Construction Monitoring
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 130 - 135
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Other Engineering and Related Technologies » Fire Technology and Rescue Services
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry and the Building Sector with competent inspectors of existing buildings and/or buildings under construction, in relation to passive fire protection for new and/ or existing installations.

Graduates will work independently in accordance with the New Zealand Building Act, New Zealand Building Code, and regulations.

This qualification aims to benefit building owners and occupiers, constructors, the insurance sector, and the general public by providing the skills required to become an inspector (i.e. Independent Qualified Person (IQPs)) who will be responsible for ensuring passive fire protection systems are compliant with the relevant Building Consent and Compliance Schedule.

The qualification strands allow specialisation.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Plan and prepare for inspections of passive fire protection systems in buildings.
- Develop and manage appropriate reports, records and documentation for passive fire protection.
- Apply a broad knowledge of fire safety design in buildings, and passive fire products and systems, to all aspects of passive fire protection.
- Work safely on and around the work site.

Graduates of the Routine Compliance Inspections strand will also be able to:
- Conduct routine inspections of passive fire protection systems in buildings to assist with the compliance process.

Graduates of the Construction Monitoring strand will also be able to:
- Conduct building inspections of passive fire protection systems in buildings during construction to determine their compliance with the Building Consent.
Education pathways
This qualification can build on the New Zealand Certificate in Passive Fire Protection Installation (Level 3) [Ref: 4110].

This qualification may also lead to the:
- New Zealand Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 4) [Ref: 2577]; or
- New Zealand Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 4) [Ref: 2575]; or
- New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Level 4) with strands in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, and Fixed Fire Protection Systems [Ref: 2579] or
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering with strands in Fire Engineering (Level 6) [Ref: 2612].

This qualification may also lead to higher level qualifications in management or engineering.
Employment pathways
Graduates of the Routine Compliance inspections strand will be equipped to work as routine compliance inspectors.

Completion of the Routine Compliance Inspections strand is recognised by a number of Territorial Authorities as one of the criteria for registration of IQPs. An IQP (in passive fire protection system) is a person whom the local Territorial Authority has confirmed as qualified to inspect, maintain and report on passive fire protection system in accordance with the requirements, and to certify that these procedures have been followed.

Graduates of the Construction Monitoring strand will be equipped to work in the Passive Fire Protection industry monitoring the installation of Passive fire systems.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
None.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2581
Status Current
Created 2016-04-05 14:14:00.0
Next Review 2026-09-30 00:00:00.0
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