Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
The fire protection programmes provide a nationally recognised qualification that combines practical workplace training with technical knowledge. It equips people with the skills to install, test, maintain, and commission a range of fire protection systems, including fixed systems (like sprinklers and special hazard systems), fire detection and alarm systems, passive fire protection components, and hand-operated firefighting equipment. Training covers system installation, system testing and inspection, compliance with building codes and relevant standards, and documentation procedures.
Benefits of these programmes
• Nationally recognised qualifications built to industry standards
• A blend of practical training and technical knowledge
• Flexible structure combining workplace learning, eLearning
• Coverage of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility
• Build skills in installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining fixed fire systems, detection and alarm systems, passive protection, and firefighting equipment
• Ability to work in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current standards, regulations, and ordinances
• Designed to meet the ongoing needs of a modern, high-demand industry.
Programmes available
Fire protection engineers deal with fire safety equipment used in commercial buildings. They survey, select, install, commission and maintain head-operated firefighting equipment and protection and detection systems.
Sometimes an eight-hour day; sometimes on shift work rosters or on call.
Work can include discussing clients' fire protection needs and surveying their fire risks as well as selecting, commissioning and maintaining firefighting and fire safety equipment (from hand-operated tools to entire protection and/or detection systems).
These can be useful from school:
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:
Apprenticeship
Higher learning
Higher learning
Competenz can provide training plans, support and qualifications – tailored to the specific needs of your business.
We partner with industry associations and members of your industry to help recruit and build talented employees. This support includes promoting careers in your industry, identifying potential apprentices, and encouraging work placements.
We also ensure your industry’s qualifications continue to meet needs, support industry events like conferences, and help celebrate your learners’ success.
When apprentices enrol, we assign them a Competenz training advisor. Our training advisors understand the fire protection industry and the skills learners and businesses need to gain.
