This unit (VQB5641) of study provides students with an understanding of fire safety systems design principles and interaction between various sub-models as described in fire engineering guidelines. It covers developing fire scenarios and design fires based on ignition probability, availability and effectiveness of suppression system, and compartmentation and structural adequacy. It also covers basics of spread of smoke and fire in buildings, buoyancy of smoke, principles of smoke hazard management, structural performance in fire, detection, extinguishment and principles of evacuation.
The unit includes an application of the Fire Brigade Intervention Model (FBIM) to fire situations, and emphasizes knowledge about the capabilities of fire brigade equipment including trucks, water pumps, scaffolding, and hoses. Students will be given hands-on-experience of operating the equipment during a field visit to the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board.
Unit details
Location:
Online Real Time
Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
VQB5641
Prerequisites
VQB5612 - Scientific Principles for Fire Professionals
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Articulate appropriate responses to a variety of building fire safety events | ||
| 2. | Assess the fire safety and associated risks of a building | ||
| 3. | Evaluate various fire safety system options and analyse how these systems affect building fire safety; and | ||
| 4. | Critically review the role and capabilities of fire brigade and assess occupational health and safety issues related to fire fighting and rescue operations. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | In class, close book, MCQ/SA type Tests (4) | 20% |
| Assignment | Assignments (3) on Fire Dynamics and Behaviours of Structures under Heat/Fire | 60% |
| Report | Fire detection and suppression | 20% |
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