Program Overview

Fire Engineering, BEng (Hons) - Degree Apprenticeship

Overview

A practical course that focuses on fire in the context of buildings and infrastructure, the technology for predicting fires, and designs for fire safety.

Why Study with Us

• You’ll be working with fire safety engineering companies, all with the aim of boosting your engineering skills when you graduate.
• You’ll be tutored by world-class academics with both industry and research experience.
• Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.

Important Information

• This course is only available to UK students.

Modules

Year 1

• Introduction to Combustion and Fire
  • Module code: FV1001
  • The aim of this module is to introduce you to the fundamentals of combustion and fire. Your main goal will be to gain an understanding and knowledge of combustion, fire and explosion phenomena.
• Safety and Fire Law
  • Module code: FV1101
  • The module will provide you with the basics of the legal system operating in the UK. You will learn to understand the employment relationship. You will work on basic leadership, management and team working skills.
• Energy Transfer and Thermodynamics
  • Module code: FV1201
  • This module aims to introduce all necessary elements which are required to start a consistent further education in building and fire safety engineering. The module introduces you to the principles of energy transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics and sets the scene for further study.
• Engineering Design Practice
  • Module code: FV1202
  • The module introduces simple design to develop a scientific and analytical approach. You'll learn to solve environmental/safety control problems associated with the built environment.
• Building, Materials and Fire
  • Module code: FV1207
  • This module introduces you to the functional requirements of materials for structures. You will investigate materials used in structs and examine key construction methods.
• Engineering Analysis 1
  • Module code: FV1302
  • You will establish fundamental calculus and operational mathematical skills and provide a framework of mathematical techniques with which to analyse engineering problems. You will be required to practice solving applied mathematical problems.
• Skills for Science and Engineering
  • Module code: FV1502
  • You'll develop mathematical, analytical, IT, communication, and research skills. You will need this knowledge as you progress through the course.

Year 2

• Fluid Dynamics of Fires
  • Module code: FV2001
  • You'll learn about fluid flow and how to apply these principles to flames, fires, and explosions. The module builds on the theory and practical themes introduced in level one. You'll further improve your qualitative understanding of combustion, fire, and explosion phenomena.
• Fire and the Built Environment
  • Module code: FV2003
  • The module aims to develop your understanding of the impact of fires on the built environment, including building construction methods and materials used, smoke movement and control, law regulations and standards. It explores different types of fire behaviour with case studies of the impact of fires on buildings nationally and internationally.
• Accidents and Catastrophes
  • Module code: FV2101
  • This module will develop your awareness of accident and catastrophe phenomena and their impact on society. It will explore different types of technological accidents and catastrophes in the build world, as well as case studies illustrating the impact of fires on buildings. You'll build on your employability skills, including independent working, analysis, problem solving, presentations and group work.
• Safety, Health and Environment
  • Module code: FV2102
  • In this module you will learn the key areas of health and safety in the workplace. You will be able to identify and control hazards.
• Project Management
  • Module code: FV2103
  • The aim of this module is to focus on the role and responsibilities of the project manager, including leadership and organisation skills. You'll also develop your analytical, monitoring and controlling techniques.
• Computational Engineering
  • Module code: FV2204
  • This module will introduce you to using fire hazard analysis. You will gain the necessary skills in using specialist software to solve computational problems of fire engineering.
• Engineering Analysis 2
  • Module code: FV2301
  • In this module you will build upon your previously learnt skills and provides you with the mathematical skills required for the final stage of your study. The module will teach you how to use infinite series, integral calculus, differential equations and matrix algebra in order to solve common engineering problems.

Year 3

• Enclosure Fire Dynamics
  • Module code: FV3001
  • On this module you'll gain an understanding of enclosure fire and the dominant mechanisms in controlling them. It will explore the range of relationships, solutions and models used in the design of buildings for fire safety and investigations. You'll also build on your employability skills, including independent working, analysis, problem solving, presentations and working with others.
• Fire Protection Engineering
  • Module code: FV3002
  • This module aims to develop your skills in numerical analyses. You will evaluate different appropriate fire protection applications.
• Professional Fire Safety Engineer
  • Module code: FV3014
  • On this module you'll prepare yourself for your final end point assessment. You will produce a technical report and complete both a professional interview and examination.
  • This module brings together all your key learnings from previous modules on your course.
• Probabilistic Risk Analysis
  • Module code: FV3102
  • You'll develop theoretical and practical themes of systems analysis and probability theory. The module aims to introduce probabilistic risk assessment and modelling in technical systems. You'll also gain independent working, analysis, modelling and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering Design Project
  • Module code: FV3201
  • This module will develop your engineering design skills both as a team member and as an individual. You will develop your critical thinking, problem solving and key skills in case studies.

Entry Requirements

• 104 points at A2 including Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Maths units
• Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM
• T Level: M including Maths and Physics
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.

Future Careers and Job Roles

As a Fire Engineering graduate, you’ll be able to enter many roles within the fire industry. You'll be able to work with:

• Fire engineering companies
• Fire safety engineering consultants
• Fire safety officers within fire and rescue services or the wider public sector.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees are paid by an Apprenticeship Levy, so it’s free to you, although you won’t qualify for any funding from Student Finance.

Learning and End Point Assessment

All apprentices sit an independent end-point assessment (EPA), assessing all the knowledge, skills and behaviours you’ve learnt throughout your apprenticeship.

Information for Employers

An apprentice is employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification.

This course meets Apprenticeship Standards and your apprentice will have the knowledge and skills to either succeed in their chosen career or progress to the next apprenticeship level.

Benefits to the Employer

• Successful graduates will have an increased ability and skill set within the sector, and enhance a company’s reputation with external consumers, through investing in their own workforce.
• Apprenticeships can provide a way to develop your business and the leaders of tomorrow, while creating a more motivated and productive workforce.
• Apprenticeships can provide a way to succession plan, enabling specific skill sets to be retained within your business.

Key Information and Funding

Award: BEng (Hons) Apprenticeship Standard: Fire Safety Engineer Level: 6 Funding band: £27, 000

View more information on Levy and Non-levy paying organisations and eligibility.

Funding bands range from £1,500 to £27,000 and sets the maximum amount of digital funds an employer who pays the levy can use towards an individual apprenticeship.