New Zealand Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services (Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting)

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Fire Technology and Rescue Services

Qualification

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Entry requirements

For admission into programmes, or industry training programmes, leading to this qualification, completion of one of the prerequisite qualifications below is required:
- New Zealand Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services (Level 2) (with strands in Airport, Urban Fire and Rescue Operations, and Vegetation) [Ref: 1833];
- National Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services - Airport (Level 2) [Ref: 1158];
- National Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services - Airport (Basic) (Level 2) [Ref: 1158]

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is designed for people operating in or intending to operate in the aviation fire and rescue sector, as part of an emergency response team or crew.

This qualification contributes to a safer New Zealand through providing skilled emergency response personnel, who deliver risk reduction, readiness, response, and recovery.

Graduates will be able to contribute within an aviation fire fighting team or crew, or in a sole capacity, under limited supervision.