New qualifications and training model for the Fire Protection Industry

Review of National Certificates

Current qualifications:– include some material of little relevance– insufficient correlation between theory

learnt through distance learning and skills required in the workplace

– insufficient coverage of passive fire protection across all qualifications

– some concerns with learner resources– only 50% of learners completing

Industry Governance Group

• Jacqui Bensemann – Argus Fire• Keith Blind – FPANZ• Geoff Cardale – FPIS / Firetech• Ron Green - BCFC • Charlie Loughnan – FFP• Robin Morrison – FSS / Wormald• David Prosser – Tyco• Graham Ramsey - ACE Insurance

5 Working Groups

• Approx. 30 industry members

• Review of all unit standards

• Review of structure of programmes

• Maximising commonality across qualifications

New Zealand Certificates

• Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment (L3)

• Fire Detection & Alarm Systems (L3 & L4)

• Fixed Fire Protection Systems (L3 & L4) - L4 with optional Special Hazards strand

• Fire Protection Systems Technology - L3 Testing; L4 Inspections (Alarms or Sprinklers)

• Passive Fire Protection Systems (L4)