Fire Engineering Design (Certificate)
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Course Code
CR_CCSXX_8
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Field of Study
Architecture,Civil & Structural Engineering
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Type of Course:
Certificate
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Type of Qualification:
Certificate
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Type of Study:
Online
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Application Closing Date:
24 January 2022.
Admission 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.
Course summary
This course covers 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 module is 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.
Department(s)
Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering
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All part-time programmes at MTU will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Where a programme cannot proceed, applicants will be contacted and advised on alternative study options.
Students should note that Fees quoted relate to the academic year 2021-2022 only and are subject to change on an annual basis. Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of tuition only.
Students will be notified of their fees by email to their MTU email account and in all cases, course fees must be paid before attending lectures. For more information on Fees, please visit fees/students |
Course Fee: €650 which includes all course notes and exam/assessment fees.
The short course is based on the Module Descriptor CIVL8040. Please click here for detailed module information.
Information updates may be obtained by contacting the Department of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering, the Course Director is Andrew Macilwraith.
ONLINE DELIVERY
The online delivery course is offered over a 13 week period, one evening (provisionally Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm, including tutorials) per week.
Lectures may be viewed live, with interaction opportunities available via questions typed in at the keyboard by registered students, or may be viewed on the lecture recordings which will be made available for the duration of the semester. Attendance at MTU Bishopstown Campus in week 14 or 15 for a terminal examination assessment of 2 hours duration will be required.
Further information in relation to the CIT mode of online delivery may be found at http://tel.cit.ie/studyingonline
AWARD
Single Module Certification (5 ECTS credits at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
- Application is open for course commencing in January 2022.
- Offers of places on the course will be issued at least one week in advance of the course start date; the full course fee of €650 will be payable online upon acceptance of an offer.
- You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay the course fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.
Andrew Macilwraith
andrew.macilwraith@mtu.ie
021 4326187
