The Institution of Fire Engineers (HK Branch)

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IntroductionThe University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), through the School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE), City University of Hong Kong (CityU), is offering a part-time programme leading to the award of BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering. The programme is supported by the Institution of Fire Engineers (HK Branch) (IFE(HK)).

Why Fire Engineering?Fire Engineering is the science of formulating fi re safety solutions or mitigating measures for modern buildings or structures based on quantifying hazards, assessing risks and gauging human response. This “fi re engineering approach” is now widely adopted in world-class cities for complex and voluminous buildings; and allows greater fl exibility in designs, choice of materials, and more cost effective solutions without compromising the primary goal of life safety.

The Buildings and Fire Services Departments of HKSAR Government have adopted a performance-based design approach in building safety. Apart from the building safety design using the traditional prescriptive codes, this programme will also emphasis on performance-based design with an aim to prepare students to meet the need of the industry.

University of Central Lancashire, United KingdomUCLan was given University status in 1992. The mission of the University is to “encourage individuals to develop their full potential, by providing a stimulating learning environment encompassing a wide range of educational activities”. The University, within its teaching and learning strategy, emphasizes the development and autonomy of independent students.

The fi re safety engineering programmes are offered by the School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences. With a mission to promote excellence in practice and study in fi re safety design, system, management, safety of buildings and infrastructure etc, the School offers fi re engineering programmes ranging from Foundation Degree to PhD level.

For more details of UCLan and the Department, visit the website at: http://www.uclan.ac.uk.

Programme AimsThis programme has the following learning aims:

Prepare students with the necessary scientifi c, engineering and technological knowledge and skills to resolve complex design problems in fi re and fi re safety applications;

Develop a suitable understanding and application of management skills, including team work, leadership and organisation to implement strategies to resolve engineering design problems and projects;

Develop an expertise in the application of fi re and safety management systems to resolve problems, implement safe design solutions and to ensure safe working environments;

Develop the use of appropriate analytical and computational methods in the study of fi res and the resolution of fi re engineering problems for the built environment and related infrastructure;

Provide an understanding and application of the legal principles as they impact upon the study of fi res and fi re safety, including design, project control and implementation; and

Appreciate the infl uence of human behaviour in fi res and the implications upon safe building design.

The University of Central Lancashire

Progression Pathway

MSc Fire Safety Engineering

BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering

FD / HD / AD / HNDin relevent disciplines

BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering

Programme StructureStudents are required to complete either 180, 230 or 360 credits over 2 or 3 years of part-time study

Safety and Fire Law

Energy Transfer and Thermodynamics

Engineering Design Practice

Buildings, Materials and Fire

Engineering Analysis 1

Skills for Fire Studues

Introduction to Combustion & Fire

Fluid Dynamics of Fire

Fires and the Built Environment

Management of Occupational Health and Safety

Computational Engineering

Engineering Analysis 2

Enclosure Fire Dynamics

Fire Protection Engineering

Probabilistic Risk Assessment

Engineering Project Management

Engineering Design Project

Engineering Analysis 3

Fire Science Dissertation

Fire Protection

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Unique features: Provides a pathway to become a professional engineer through part-

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Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) and fully supported by The Institution of Fire Engineers (HK Branch) (IFE(HK))

Students are encouraged to approach their academic study and careers as creative and innovative managers and engineers

Strong links with industry and professional bodies

Resource Center and dedicated collection on fi re discipline , CityU library, UClan on-line library

A 5% discount on the programme fee given to all IFE Members

Student visiting Fire Services Training School

Professional RecognitionThe BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering operating in the UK (Preston campus) and The BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering operating in Hong Kong by SCOPE, City University of Hong Kong, are accredited by the Energy Institute (EI).

The BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering plus MSc in Fire Safety Engineering satisfi es the current academic requirements for Chartered Engineer Membership of the UK Engineering Council – EC(UK), and Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) – Fire Discipline.

The BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering plus MSc in Fire Safety Engineering plus BC4753 Electrical Service I and BC4763 HVAC Engineering Elective I offered by SCOPE, City University of Hong Kong, satisfi es the current academic requirements for Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) – Building Services Discipline.

Students collecting experimental data in the in-class training.

Student visiting Fire Services Training School

Current Student Profi leOur current students come from a wide spectrum of organizations and disciplines such as Water Supplies Department, EMSD, PCCW, Hong Kong Police Force, MTR Corporation, Hong Kong Fire Services Department, building/construction companies and electric/gas companies. They hold various positions including, Fire/Building Services contractor/engineer/consultant, Facility Manager/Organizer, Technical Manager/Technician, Project Manager/Project Offi cer/Project co-ordinator, Police, Safety offi cer/Safety Supervisor and Fire Offi cer/Fireman.

Programme Administration and DeliveryThe programme is administered by SCOPE and is closely monitored and reviewed by UCLan. Lectures will be delivered by local academics and practitioners in the fi eld.

Programme Leader (UK): Dr Andrei Chamchine, Academic Lead – Fire Safety Engineering, Principal Lecturer, School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences, UCLan.

Programme Leader (HK) : Ir Fred Lau, SCOPE, CityU.

Associate Programme Leader (HK): Dr Y.C. Ko, SCOPE,CityU

Programme Advisor : Dr Richard Yuen, Associate Professor, Department of Building and Construction, CityU.

Entrance RequirementsThere are three entry points for eligible applicants with different qualifi cations:

Route 1 (students have to complete 180 credits in 2 years) - Holders of FDSc in Fire Safety Engineering (or equivalent qualifi cation);

Route 2 (students have to complete 230 credits in 2 years) - Holders of Higher Diploma / Associate Degree / HND (or equivalent qualifi cation) in relevant discipline such as building, building services, electrical and mechanical engineering with mathematics course studied; OR

Holders of Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline other than the above listed who can demonstrate competence of mathematics and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant profession.

Route 3 (students have to complete 360 credits in 3 years) - HNC holders in relevant disciplines such as building, building services, electrical and mechanical engineering with mathematics course studied; OR Corporate member of The Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE); OR Mature applicants* of at least 21 years of age by the commencement of the programme who have relevant work experience.

* Interview will arrange for mature applicants** The university reserves the right not to offer the additional

credits in the event of there is being insuffi cient registered students.

Applicants whose qualifi cations were not taught and assessed in English will be required to demonstrate an English profi ciency equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Graduation Ceremony at City University of Hong Kong

FeesApplication Fee : HK$140 (to be paid at the time of application)

Programme Fee : HK$4,500 per 10 credits

Graduation Fee : HK$400 (to be paid at the time of admission)

Additional fees will be charged in the case of retaking a module and / or reassessment. All fees paid are non-refundable.

* IFE Members will enjoy 5% discount on programme fee.

Who Should Apply?Fire Services Department offi cers/fi remen, fi re safety consultants, fi re protection engineers, industrial loss prevention offi cers, fi re testing professionals and relevant professions, and those who wish to become a practitioner in the fi re-related professions.

Assessment and AwardModule assessment comprises coursework and / or an examination. To complete and obtain credits for a module, students must undertake all required elements and achieve a mark of at least 40%. Where there are 2 assessment elements, i.e., coursework and an examination, students must pass both elements in order to pass the module.

Classes and VenueModules are arranged on weekday evenings and / or Saturday afternoons. Classes will mainly take place in SCOPE Tsim Sha Tsui Learning Centre and selected modules may be scheduled in SCOPE Learing Centre located at Kowloon Tong.

Programme CommencementSeptember 2011

Medium of InstructionEnglish

Students can borrow books and access resources from the City University of Hong Kong Run Run Shaw Library.

Students analysing the experiment result.

Education LoanSuccessful applicants are eligible to apply for the Non-means Tested Loan Scheme (NLS) administered by the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) of the HKSAR Government. The maximum fi nancial assistance under the NLS is equivalent to the total tuition fees payable of the programme.

Current interest rate per annum : 3.599% as at June 2009. Please refer to SFAA’s homepage : www.sfaa.gov.hk for the prevailing NLS interest rate.

Repayment : repayable in 40 equal quarterly instalments within 10 years after graduation, termination of studies or 6 years from the fi rst disbursement of fi nancial assistance, whichever is earlier. For details or enquiries, please call 2150 6222 or visit SFAA’s website.

Deadline for Application31 May 2011, Tuesday

All applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all available places have been fi lled and, thus, early applications are highly encouraged.

As the places on this programme are limited, the selection process will be on a competitive basis based on the information provided by the applicants at the time of application. The whole process and selection outcome is endorsed by the Programme Team and UCLan University. All decisions will be fi nal.

Online EnquiriesAn acknowledgement of your application will be sent to you via email. Confi rmation of application can also be made at our website: www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/enrol/que 7 working days after submission of your application form. Enquiries

School of Continuing and Professional EducationLocation : LG/F., Academic Exchange Building,

City University of Hong Kong

Tel : 3442 5805 / 3442 7423

Fax : 3442 0399

Email : team5@scope.eduWebsite : www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/fi re

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Fire Service Installation - Pumping system

Programme Leader presenting in the information seminar at CityU