UNSW Handbook Program - Fire and Explosion Management

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Fire and Explosion Management - 5676

Area(s) of Specialisation

This Program is no longer accepting new enrolments

Program Summary


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	Contact: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Typical Duration: 0.8 Years
	Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
	Min UOC Per Semester: 3
	Max UOC Per Semester: 27
	Min UOC For Award: 36
	Award(s):
	Graduate Diploma (Specialisation)

Program Description

The Graduate Diploma in Fire and Explosion Safety Management provides a fundamental introduction to fire and explosion safety management principles as they are applied to buildings and Industry. The program allows students to specialise in one or more areas. Elective courses for the program can be chosen from those offered by the Faculties of Science and Technology, Engineering, Commerce and the AGSM. Students may select either a managment or a technical focus.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Please contact the School of Safety Science or the Faculty of Science for information.

Program Structure

Core Courses

SESC8101 Intro to Fire & Explosion Phen ( UOC)
SESC8131 Building & Transport Fire Mgt ( UOC)
SESC8141 Major Hazards, Fire Prev & Pro ( UOC)

SESC8121 Risk Assess for Major Hazards (6 UOC)

Elective Courses

SESC8111 Fire & Explosion Modelling ( UOC)
SESC8151 Explosion Prevention & Protect ( UOC)
SESC9903 Report (3 UOC) (3 UOC)
SESC9906 Report (6 UOC) (6 UOC)

Students may select other elective courses from any Faculty or School providing they can demonstrate to the program authority the relevance of the course to Fire and Explosion Management. Note some courses may have prerequisites or assumed knowledge. Courses from the AGSM may also be taken by agreement with the program authority.

Academic Rules

Candidates are required to complete 36 units of credit for the degree. Advanced standing is not given for core and elective courses.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Area(s) of Specialisation

Safety Science

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