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This module provides the students with the fundamentals of fire science and fire behaviour of building materials and products. It also covers the factors affecting the development of fire in compartments and fire hazards of smoke in enclosed buildings.
What You'll Learn
Fire Science – Part of Modular Certificate in Fire Protection Systems (DEBF1) is a 60 hrs module.
Minimum Entry Requirement
The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:
"“ English Language (Grade 1-7)
"“ Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
"“ Science (Grade 1-6)
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course