Fire Protection Systems - Active

What you will learn

The course will give you understanding fixed fire systems, basic principles of operation and the pros and cons of differing systems. It will also cover:

• Smoke management
• Sprinkler and deluge systems, gas and foam flood systems, water mist, oxygen depletion systems, fire detection and alarm systems, first aid firefighting, extinguishers, hose reels, hydrant systems
• Water supplies for building systems and Fire Service use.

You will get an awareness of the principles of operation of:

• Photoelectric and ionisation smoke detectors and aspirating smoke detection
• Heat detection, including point type, linear and rate of rise
• Multi criteria detection and operational modes
• Addressable systems and analogue addressable systems
• Beam and video smoke detection
• Flame detection, UV and IR systems
• Design calculations for the design of smoke detection and sounder locations
• Complex detection and warning strategies for evacuation of complex and large population buildings including application of Emergency Warning and Intercommunication Systems (EWIS)
• Basic hydraulic calculations for the purposes of sprinkler system design
• Determination of adequate water supply
• Methods that can be used singly or in combination to modify smoke movement for the benefit of occupants or fire fighters or for the reduction of property damage
• Understanding of smoke control system components and awareness of the parameters governing design systems
• Documentation required on completion of installation of a fire safety system.

When you successfully complete this online course you will be able to:

• Critique the application of the common fire safety strategies for the building fire protection
• Examine the application of relevant Standards, Guides and Codes of Practice
• Appraise the principles of operation of fire detection systems and calculate response time
• Analyse the principles of automatic sprinkler systems
• Compare and contrast the principles of smoke control systems and summarise design factors
• Summarise the documentation required on completion of installation of a fire safety system.
  
  

Course update

This course replaced DE6429 – Fire Protection Systems - Active; completion of DE6429 – Fire Protection Systems - Active will fulfil the same prerequisite requirements as DE6504 – Fire Protection Systems - Active.

Assessment

• 20% assignment
• 30% test
• 50% exam, which you need to attend in person.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

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