Graduate Diploma of Fire Safety Engineering
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
This two year part-time program aims to provide professionals with the special skills and knowledge to develop, assess and evaluate fire safety engineering solutions for built environment. It covers fire safety science and engineering principles. It is relevant to professionals developing alternative solutions using the fire engineering guidelines to meet the objectives and performance requirements of building regulations. Although most units do not have compulsory attendance to workshops, there are a few exceptions where attendance and presentations are required.
Structure
120 credit points
Subjects
- Building in bushfire prone areas
- Disaster and emergency management
- Egress and risk assessment
- Fire engineering science
Standard entry requirements
Undergraduate degree or higher, in engineering, building, construction, building surveying, bushfire protection, architecture or physical sciences or a Diploma or higher in engineering, building, construction, building surveying, bushfire protection, architecture or physical sciences plus 4ys FTE professional and/or voluntary work experience in the relevant fields in the building industry, local government or state fire services.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| WSU Online | Domestic: $65,760 | No |
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Further information
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
