This programme is designed for learners who want to work in fire safety, building compliance, and engineering environments.

Key Reasons:

• Learn how to design safe evacuation systems in buildings
• Understand fire safety regulations and compliance (NZ Building Code)
• Gain practical, applied skills in real-world safety scenarios
• High demand for professionals in fire protection and compliance sectors

Programme Structure / Subjects

Core Learning Areas:

1. Fire Safety & Escape Systems

• Relationship between fire systems and evacuation routes
• Fire safety compliance requirements

2. Human Behaviour in Emergencies

• Evacuation psychology
• Response time and movement patterns

3. Evacuation Design & Calculations

• Occupant load calculations
• ASET vs RSET principles
• Egress design standards

4. Safety Systems & Compliance

• Emergency lighting and signage
• NZ Building Code (F6, F8 requirements)

5. Practical Application

• Interpreting building plans
• Designing evacuation drawings
• Evaluating non-compliant buildings

Disciplines / Specialisations

This micro-credential focuses on:

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Building Compliance
• Construction Safety
• Evacuation Planning

Highlights

• Industry-relevant fire safety and compliance training
• Practical focus on real evacuation design scenarios
• Learn technical calculations used in industry
• Flexible online delivery
• Pathway into fire engineering and building compliance careers

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Technical Roles:

• Fire Safety Technician
• Assistant Fire System Designer

Compliance Roles:

• Building Compliance Officer
• Fire Safety Officer
• Regulatory/Inspection roles

Advisory Roles:

• Health & Safety Advisor (built environment)
• Facilities Compliance Coordinator

Strong demand across:

• Construction
• Engineering firms
• Government councils

Special Requirements

• Basic mathematical skills (for calculations)
• Laptop and internet access
• Interest in construction/fire safety

Latest Updates / Key Insights

• Growing demand for fire safety and compliance professionals in NZ
• Increasing focus on building safety regulations
• Micro-credential designed for quick upskilling and industry entry

Final Summary

This programme is ideal if you want to:

• Learn fire safety & evacuation system design
  
• Enter building compliance or fire engineering field
  
• Gain practical, industry-relevant skills quickly
  
• Study flexibly (online + part-time)