National Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 4) Level 4

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1 NZQF NQ Ref 0570 Version 4 Page 1 of 8 National Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 4) Level 4 Credits 174 This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December Transition Arrangements This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 4) with an optional strand in Special Hazards Fixed Fire Protection Systems [Ref: 2577]. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. People working towards this qualification may complete the requirements of the qualification or transfer their results to the replacement New Zealand qualification. The last date for enrolment into this reviewed qualification is 31 December Reverse transition Version 3 of this qualification contains a standard that will expire at the end of December People wishing to complete this version of the reviewed qualification will need to gain credit for standard before it expires on 31 December People who do not gain credit for standard by this date but who wish to complete this version can use the specified reverse transition see table below. Credit for Exempt from 28827, 28828, 28829, It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this review, and the above transition arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to at the address below. NZQF National Qualification Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 December 1998 December 2003 Review 2 June 2001 December 2010 Review 3 September 2007 December 2020 Republished 3 October 2013 December 2020 Review 4 March 2016 December 2020

2 NZQF NQ Ref 0570 Version 4 Page 2 of 8 Standard Setting Body PO Box 9005 Newmarket Auckland 1149 Telephone Fax qualifications@competenz.org.nz Website

3 NZQF NQ Ref 0570 Version 4 Page 3 of 8 National Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 4) Level 4 Credits 174 Purpose This qualification is for people in the fire protection industry, whose work involves the installation, commissioning, testing and servicing of fire sprinkler systems and special hazards fixed fire protection systems. All standards listed are required. The qualification covers skills and knowledge in the following areas: fire protection principles and industry knowledge; engineering measurement; fire sprinkler system installation or testing; first aid, resuscitation and safe working practices; trade mathematics; customer service; communications and report writing. The qualification can typically be achieved in the course of a three or four year traineeship or apprentice programme. It leads to the National Diploma in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Certification of Fire Safety Systems) (Level 5) [Ref: 0867] and the National Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 5) [Ref: 0865]. Credit Range Level 1 credits 8 Level 2 credits 30 Level 3 credits 81 Level 4 or above credits 55 Total 174 Requirements for Award of Qualification This qualification will be awarded to people who have met the following requirements. Compulsory standards

4 NZQF NQ Ref 0570 Version 4 Page 4 of 8 Award of NZQF National Qualifications Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website: Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard. Detailed Requirements Compulsory The following standards are required Community and Social Services > Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management > Workplace Fire and Emergency Response 3271 Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose 2 1 reels 4647 Explain principles of fire science 2 1 Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical Demonstrate knowledge of safeguards for use with portable electrical appliances 2 2 Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Core Skills 2395 Select, use and care for, engineering hand tools Select, use and maintain portable hand held engineering power tools Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites Apply safe working practices on an engineering worksite Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Drawing and Design 2430 Draw and interpret engineering sketches under supervision 2 4

5 NZQF NQ Ref 0570 Version 4 Page 5 of 8 Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Measurement 4432 Demonstrate knowledge of, and convert, units of measure used in engineering 4433 Select, use, and care for simple measuring devices used in engineering Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Fire Protection Systems Technology Demonstrate knowledge of organisations and documentation that impact on the fire protection industry 3 4 Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Fixed Fire Protection Systems 9372 Commission fire sprinkler systems Service fire sprinkler systems Demonstrate knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and 3 10 installation practices Demonstrate knowledge of special hazards fixed fire 4 6 protection systems Conduct routine tests and maintenance of fire sprinkler 3 4 systems Fabricate pipe-work for fire sprinkler systems on site Install special hazards fixed fire protection systems Install fire sprinkler systems Commission special hazards fixed fire protection 4 7 systems Service special hazards fixed fire protection systems 4 11 Health > Health Studies > Core Health 6401 Provide first aid Provide resuscitation level Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice 497 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements 1 3

6 NZQF NQ Ref 0570 Version 4 Page 6 of 8 Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications 9677 Participate in a group/team which has an objective(s) 2 3 Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing 3492 Write a short report 2 3 Sciences > Mathematics > Number 8490 Solve problems using calculations with numbers expressed in different forms 1 2 Service Sector > Service Sector Skills > Service Sector - Core Skills 57 Provide customer service in given situations 2 2 Previous versions of the qualification Version 3 was republished in order to include reverse transition arrangements (see section below) to ensure candidates would not be disadvantaged when expiring standards were no longer available. Version 3 was issued following a review by the Qualifications Advisory Group in February 2007 within the guidelines provided by the Sector Advisory Group. Changes to structure and content included: titles, levels, and credits of reviewed standards updated; credit total changed from 188 credits to 174; standard 2824 replaced by and 21912; standards 9370 and 9371 replaced by 23587; standards 56, 58, 1279, 1312, 1979, 3488, 3490, 3491, 3501, 7123, 8489, 9362, , 9377, 10790, 10791, 12349, removed from the qualification; standards 57, 3492 and 9372 retained from the Elective section; Core Elective and the Testing strand elective sections removed, making all standards compulsory; and standards 497, 9375, 15848, and introduced to the qualification. This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards see table below. Credit for Exempt from , ,

7 NZQF NQ Ref 0570 Version 4 Page 7 of 8 Reverse transition Reverse transition has been included for version 3 of this qualification to allow candidates to complete the qualification using either the expiring standard or the recommended alternative standard. Version 3 of this qualification contains a standard that will expire on 31 December For the purpose of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the recommended alternative standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expiring standard see table below. Credit for Exempt from Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation NZQA The Skills Organisation Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited). Classification This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. DAS Classification NZSCED Code Description Code Description 1351 Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Fixed Fire Protection Systems Engineering and Related Technologies > Other Engineering and Related Technologies > Fire Technology and Rescue Services Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.

8 NZQF NQ Ref 0570 Version 4 Page 8 of 8 Prerequisite Diagram Recommended