Fire Engineering Design - Cork
This course will cover many areas of fire safe building design including commercial and residential sprinkler design, smoke control in atria, fire detection systems, emergency lighting systems, portal frame boundary collapse design, together with domestic and non-domestic gas installations.
Award Name | Single Module Certificate |
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NFQ Classification | |
Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
NFQ Level |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
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Single Module Certificate | Munster Technological University |
Duration
1 semester.
Course Delivery
Delivery Mode A – On-Campus Attendance:
Typically, the hours will be 6pm – 9pm Friday evenings and 9am – 4pm Saturdays for a total of four weekends, exact dates are published on the programme webpage. Information updates may be obtained by contacting the Department of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering; the Course Coordinator is Mr Andrew Macilwraith, contact details as above.
Delivery Mode B – Online Delivery:
Subject to demand, the Department will also offer a web based distance learning delivery of this programme available for part-time students; the course can be completed in one semester (13 weeks). Attendance at MTU will be required for the final assessment.
Programmes in Building Regulatory Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Safety Certification, and Fire Engineering Design are offered, subject to demand, on a rotational basis over a two year period.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a minimum of a NFQ Level 7 qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architecture or Architectural Technology or in a cognate discipline.
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.
Further information
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork, Online
€650
Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button; you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.
17th January 2025
This course will cover many areas of fire safe building design including commercial and residential sprinkler design, smoke control in atria, fire detection systems, emergency lighting systems, portal frame boundary collapse design, together with domestic and non-domestic gas installations. This course should be invaluable to both new users of the relevant fire safety codes, and those that may enjoy a refresher course. All building designers and many contractors will find this short course useful, particularly those involved in fire safety design, and certification of building projects.
This course analyses specific fire safety engineering elements of building design, such as steel portal frame boundary collapse, domestic/commercial sprinkler design, and smoke control in atria. Building system designs, including fire detection, emergency lighting, and gas installations are also analysed.
On successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Understand and analyse active fire safety systems in buildings
Understand and analyse residential and commercial sprinkler system design
Understand and analyse the steel portal frame design under fire related boundary conditions
Understand and analyse smoke control design in atria
Award
Single Module Certification (5 ECTS credits at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Andrew Macilwraith
T: 021 432 6187
Email: andrew.macilwraith@mtu.ie