Program Overview

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Fire Investigation

Course Overview

The course will develop your skills and knowledge to enable you to conduct a fire investigation and to communicate the findings of the investigation to stakeholders in writing and verbally to in accordance with legal requirements, appropriate conventions and agreed protocols.

Learning Outcome and Aims

We aim to create the perfect blend of knowledge, practical experience and relevance to equip you with the confidence and skills you need to get ahead in the world of work.

Industry Links

• SFJ Awards: We are proud to be an Approved Centre for SFJ Awards, now delivering a range of Regulated Qualifications. SFJ Awards is a nationally recognised and regulated awarding organisation who work with employers and training providers to help people working in justice and community safety, the armed forces, local government and healthcare to develop their skills and operate more effectively.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have fire investigation experience or have been appointed to a role where they will be able to generate evidence of work based fire investigative skills as part of the qualification process.

Fees and Funding

• Course fee: £2,750

Progression Pathways

This programme forms part of a formal qualification structure for fire investigators and provides access to the Advanced Certificate in Fire Investigation.

Learning Environment

You will take theory and practical classes, conducting practical fire investigations on full scale buildings. Assessment is by assignments and practicals. Practical assessment involves full scale room burns, preparation of reports and simulated court attendance.

This course is part-time: One module - Two week taught programme; 60 hours pre-course guided reading and 60 hours post-course guided learning.

Academic Expertise

The course is delivered by academics with extensive experience in fire related subjects and fire service professionals who bring years of experience from working in the fire and rescue service.

Related Courses

• External Wall Appraisal, Short Course
• Fire Risk Assessment, AdvCert
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, General Cert
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety, Cert

Award

• Level 5 Skills for Justice Award in Fire Investigation

Level

• Undergraduate

Delivery

• Campus

Study Mode

• Part time

Duration

• Two week taught programme

Campus

• Preston

Start Date

• Start dates are varied

School

• School of Engineering and Computing

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