National Certificate in Passive Fire Protection (Building Consent Inspections) (Level 4)

The National Certificate in Passive Fire Protection (Level 4) is a qualification for people undertaking non-routine inspections of passive fire protection (PFP) in buildings to assess compliance with Building Consents. PFP, together with the use of sprinklers and fire alarms, is a key component of structural fire protection and fire safety in a building. PFP attempts to contain fires or slow the spread of fire by compartmentalising the building and through the use of fire resistant walls, floors, doors, ceilings, and roofs.

The qualification comprises compulsory standards that combine the principles of fire science with more specialised skills and knowledge in passive fire inspection. This qualification builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the National Certificate in Passive Fire Protection (Routine Inspections) (Level 3) [Ref: 1568].

Those who have achieved this qualification may wish to continue training for the National Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspection and Testing) (Level 4) [Ref: 0864], or the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5) with strands in Engineering Fabrication, Fire Protection, General and Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Services, and Precision Engineering [Ref: 1545].

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