Fire Technology

Course aim

Demonstrate an understanding of fire in buildings, fire engineering principles, and the application of fire safety systems using deemed to satisfy and performance solutions in accordance with the National Construction Code.

Course content

A study of fire chemistry and fire and smoke behaviour, and fire safety engineering principles including active and passive fire safety systems using fire scenarios and fire events. Analysis of occupants and their movement, egress provisions and fire brigade activities and intervention, and the application of software modelling. Investigate material behaviour and fire testing. Analysis and application of principles of design and evaluation, and methodologies used in performance design, including assessment methods and the fire engineering process outlined in the International Fire Engineering Guidelines. An examination of the implications of performance design on decision making, risk management and maintenance of safety for the life of the building.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Contribution, Examination, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.