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
Programmes available
» Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems
» Level 4 New Zealand Apprenticeship in Fixed Fire Protection Systems with an optional strand in Special Hazards Fixed Fire Protection Systems
» Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Passive Fire Protection Installation
» Level 4 New Zealand Apprenticeship in Passive Fire Protection Systems - with strands in Routine Compliance Inspections, and Construction Monitoring
» Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
» Level 4 New Zealand Apprenticeship in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems -with optional strand in Special Hazards
» Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment
» Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Testing)
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.