Ross Parry going over some building plans with a colleague
Fire protection engineers consult and advise on how to apply fire safety features to buildings so that they meet the New Zealand Building Code. They also design building facilities for life safety and property protection in the event of a fire.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te mataaro arai ahi mahi ko te whakawhiti whakaaro me te tuku tohutohu me pehea te whakauru i nga ahuatanga arai ahi ki roto i te whare kia whakamanatia ki te tikanga hanga whare o Aotearoa. Ka hoahoa hoki ratou i nga whakaurunga whare hei whakaora tangata, hei whakamarumaru rawa hoki kei pa mai tetahi ahi.
Entry Requirements
To become a fire protection engineer you need a Bachelor of Engineering and a Masters in Fire Engineering.
Pay
Salaries vary, but fire protection engineers usually earn between $40,000 and $80,000 per year depending on experience.
Job Outlook
There is a high demand for fire protection engineers in New Zealand; therefore, people who train in this area usually have little trouble finding employment.
Skill shortage information
There is a long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
