This module will focus on fire safe detailing of building components. In addition it will seek to expand the learners' knowledge of the fire safety regulations as described in Technical Guidance Document B – Volume 2 and other relevant codes of practice. In addition, learners will further develop good drawing practice and CAD skills throughout the module.

1. Illustrate the relevance of the Technical Guidance Document B in relation to residential dwellings.
2. Apply the principles of relevant fire safe building codes and regulations to simple domestic constructions.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and application of industry standard 2D drawing modelling software.
4. Prepare digital fire safety strategy drawings and details for a domestic building.
5. Apply appropriate methodological techniques to carry out preliminary research.

This module provides a good foundation of Mathematics and Statistical techniques applicable to Fire Science. The module addresses key Calculus skills such as Differentiation, Integration and Power Series. The students will learn fundamental Probability Theory and get a good foundation in Statistical Sampling Theory for applications to Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing. Numerical Methods are introduced to demonstrate the importance of approximate methods and the module also addresses the important area of Linear Algebra.

1. Apply the key concepts of Integral Calculus to determine areas and volumes exactly.
2. Utilise Power Series and Root Solving to approximate functions using infinite series and determine the solutions to a broad range of problems using the Newton Raphson Method.
3. Solve vector and linear algebra problems using the key tools of linear algebra, such as, the inverse of a matrix.
4. Apply fundamental probability theory to determine the likelihood of an event occurring for both discrete and continuous events.
5. Determine best fitting equations using Least Squares Regression and appropriately assess the degree of correlation for linear and nonlinear equations.
6. Apply the methods of sampling theory to determine confidence intervals and test hypotheses for means, proportions, and standard deviations.

This module will give the learner an understanding of the fundamental principles of fluids and thermodynamics. It will also enable the learner to solve practical problems based on concepts studied.

1. Define the terminology associated with fluids and thermodynamics.
2. Describe the underlying principles applicable to fluid systems and thermodynamic systems.
3. Calculate a range of fluid and thermodynamic problems.
4. Calculate fluid flow in series and parallel pipe networks.
5. Specify and size a pump for a required task.
6. Calculate a range of problems in steady conduction, and natural and forced convection scenarios.

This module introduces learners to the legal framework that governs the Fire Service and the construction industry in Ireland. Key fire safety engineering legislation will be reviewed to allow learners to gain knowledge and understanding of building code requirements and standards in various engineering projects.

1. Explain the principal purpose and scope of Irish law and how it interconnects with the construction industry.
2. Describe the purpose and detail of Fire Services legislation in Ireland.
3. Outline building regulations and building control regulations that relate to fire safety engineering.
4. Investigate the implementation of fire service and construction legislation in a case study.

Th is modu le w ill i n tr oduc e t h e l ea r ne r to t h e essen ti a l t heo r e ti ca l an d expe ri men t a l concep ts o f fire sc i ence . Th e modu le w ill se t ou t deve l o p t h e l ea r ne r's unde r s t and i n g o f fire an d its deve l opmen t. Th is w ill ass i s t t h e l ea r ne r in app l y i n g t h e p r ac ti ca l app li ca ti o n o f fire sa f e ty to bu il d i n g cons tr uc ti on.

1. Apply concepts and knowledge to the solution of technical issues related to fire.
2. Calculate solutions for theoretical combustion problems.
3. Demonstrate need for fire testing, its relevance and limitations.
4. Analyse the factors influencing enclosure fire development, spread and resulting severity.
5. Describe how a fire initiates, develops and impacts on elements within an enclosure.
6. Assess the impact of enclosure characteristics on the resulting fire intensity.

Th is modu le sha ll se r v e a s a n i n tr oduc ti o n to Ope r a ti ona l F ire F i gh ti n g recognised w it h in t h e r equ ir emen ts o f Na ti ona l P r ocesse s an d S t anda r ds . Th e l ea r ne r sha ll b e i n tr oduce d to t h e ope r a ti ona l p r ocedu r e s f o r a ll t ype s o f fire i nc i den ts an d Ma j o r Eme r genc y P l ann i ng . Lea r ne rs sha ll b e p r ov i de d w ith a n i n tr oduc ti o n to t h e equ i pmen t ava il ab le an d t h e us e o f it in dea li n g w ith spec ific i nc i den t s.

1. Exam i n e t h e F ire se r v i c e I n fr as tr uc t u re an d Leg i s l a ti v e suppo rt.
2. Deve l o p a n unde r s t and i n g o f S t anda rd Ope r a ti ona l P r ocedu r e s an d t h e Equ i pmen t ava il ab le to t h e F ire Se r v i c e f o r us e in a n eme r gency .
3. D i s ti ngu i s h be t wee n t h e equ i pmen t an d p r ocedu r a l r equ ir emen ts f o r Spec ific Eme r gency.
4. Manag e a ll t h e phase s o f Ma j o r Eme r genc y Managemen t fr o m ana l ys is an d m iti ga ti o n t h r oug h to r ecove r y .

The aim of this module is to develop the learner's capacity to identify the issues related to research relevant to their chosen programme of study. It is also to extend the learner's research capability and provide the learner with practical knowledge of the tools and techniques of research.

1. Select a suitable research topic. (Selecting a subject matter and identifying an area of interest, evaluating the various research alternatives to identify a definable research topic, and finally refining the research topic to develop the research aim).
2. Assemble a theoretical framework for the research by preparing a literature review. The review should provide for the critical and systematic review of theory and previous study to establish the appropriate bases for the current research topic.
3. Write and present a research report based on the chosen research topic. (The research report should clarify the research aim, strategic objectives to achieve the research aim, refer to the research hypotheses, and explain in detail the methodology to be employed).
4. Use appropriate methodological techniques to conduct empirical research.
5. Write, present and defend material that articulates ideas, insights, analysis, policy and best practice to peer and practitioner audiences.

The aim of this module is to develop the skills required for enhanced learning and employability skills

1. Reflect critically upon their own learning
2. Identify an action plan for future learning including time management skills
3. Display independent learning ability required for optimal learning
4. Enhance learning skills through critical self- reflection and mentoring
5. Develop mentoring skills required for mentee and mentor
6. Reflect critically on the importance of teamwork