New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Testing)
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Fire Technology and Rescue Services
Qualification
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Entry requirements
None.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this entry-level qualification is to provide the Fire Protection industry with testers who have the skills and knowledge to test active fire protection systems (fire detection and alarm systems and fixed fire protection systems).
Graduates will work under limited supervision, and in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code, current Standards, regulations and ordinances, and other internationally accepted standards.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Engineering and Related Technologies at this level can earn:
$55,000
Median earnings one year after study
$58,000
Median earnings two years after study
$65,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
80%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 86 22 84
Phone: 0800 86 22 84
Email: greg.durkin@bcito.org.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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