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Qualifications/Pathway

Qualifications

Qualification pathway

Three diplomas. Nine requirements. Complete Associate, then Member, then Fellow — each step builds on the last.

Apply for examinationFellow Diploma Pathway

Steps

From Associate to Fellow

Exams are planned twice a year in April and September, cost $80 each, and are done online. There are no formal entry requirements to begin. A Member diploma is the minimum to apply to sit on the NZFBI Council.

  1. Associate Diploma

    ANZFBI

    Build foundational technical knowledge and demonstrate your commitment to professional development.

    1. 1.2 hour multiple choice exam
    2. 2.2 hour Associate exam
    3. 3.Write an online quiz
    4. 4.Attend a field day

  2. Member Diploma

    MNZFBI

    Advance your knowledge, leadership and contribution to firefighter education. Able to apply to be on the NZFBI Council.

    1. 5.Three hour exam
    2. 6.Hold the minimum of a Crew Leader position or QFF rank
    3. 7.Create and assist running a field day

  3. Fellow Diploma

    FNZFBI

    Develop and present work that contributes to the advancement of the fire and emergency sector. Requires the Associate and Member diplomas first.

    1. 8.Develop a project that will benefit firefighters
    2. 9.Present your project for the benefit of firefighters