Fire Engineering - Waterford
This industry-focused programme is responding to the developing skills shortage in Fire Engineering in the construction sector. There is now growing awareness of fire safety design and a growing need to have construction professionals trained in this area.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 YEAR – PART-TIME
Blended with 50% of programme delivered face to face on campus and 50% online.
Entry Requirements
Level 6 in Fire Engineering or cognate incl RPL
Further information
Start Date: September 2023
Waterford
€3,000
Apply online.
The introduction of the Building Control Amendment Regulations (BCAR) has had a very significant effect on the way building design and construction is managed and implemented. Consequently, employers are increasingly looking for employees with specific sets of fire safety engineering skills for all construction phases including specification, design, installation, certification, inspection, management & maintenance of passive and active fire protection systems in buildings.
The course has been designed to allow construction professionals from architectural and consulting engineering practices, construction contractors, M&E contractors, building surveyors, building product suppliers, property risk assessment and insurance personnel, Fire Service and Fire Industry personnel to upskill and gain a qualification in fire engineering.
Year 1 Modules
Intro to Fire Engineering
Fire Safety 1
Active Fire Safety Systems
Fire Service Legislation
Fire Safety 2
Passive Fire Safety Systems
Fire Safety Management
Fire Science
Fire Dynamics
Fire Service Management
Application of Fire safety Engineering
Fire Engineering Project
Course Leader
Colm Tynan
E: colm.tynan@setu.ie
Part-time Administrator
E: tlace.wd@setu.ie