Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Diploma of Fire Technology provides knowledge and skills for those wishing to progress to supervisory and managerial roles in fire protection design, fire technology design or essential services organisations.
Course Structure:
Completion of Certificate IV in Fire Technology modules two (2) streams are available: A) Design Stream B) Management of essential services stream The design stream is seven (7) core units plus three (3) electives. The management of essential services stream is eleven (11) core units plus three (3) electives. Elective modules are subject to availability and demand.
Units of Study:
Select of one of the following streams: Design Stream Core VBN548 Interpret application and performance criteria for fire protection systems VBN552 Assess essential services in buildings VBN540 Produce working drawings of fire protection systems VBN544 Assess passive fire protection systems VBN546 Identify and interpret building legislation VBN549 Design detection and communication systems VBN550 Design a fire suppression system OR Management of Essential Services and Systems Stream Core VBN548 Interpret application and performance criteria for fire protection systems VBN552 Assess essential services in buildings PUAWER002A Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented PRMFSS105A Identify, locate and match installed fire safety systems to documentation PUAWER001A Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations PUAWER004A Respond to workplace emergencies PUAWER005A Operate as part of an emergency control organisation PUAWER006A Lead an emergency control organisation PUAWER009A Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team PUAWER010A Lead a workplace emergency initial response team [PUAWER009A and PUAWER010A considered as one core unit] PUAOHS004A Establish and maintain the occupational health and safety system BSBMGT504A Manage budget and financial plans Electives Electives for this course after discussion with industry representatives are recommended as: PUAMAN005A Manage projects Two core units nominated as part of other stream, i.e. for design stream, use two from essential services stream. If these units are not suitable, please contact the Department for possible options. Units of competency already completed as electives in the Certificate IV cannot be taken as electives for the diploma.
VBN548 Interpret application and performance criteria for fire protection systems
VBN552 Assess essential services in buildings
PUAWER002A Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented
PRMFSS105A Identify, locate and match installed fire safety systems to documentation
PUAWER001A Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations
PUAWER004A Respond to workplace emergencies
PUAWER005A Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
PUAWER006A Lead an emergency control organisation
PUAWER009A Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team
PUAWER010A Lead a workplace emergency initial response team [PUAWER009A and PUAWER010A considered as one core unit]
PUAMAN005A Manage projects
Two core units nominated as part of other stream, i.e. for design stream, use two from essential services stream.
If these units are not suitable, please contact the Department for possible options.
Units of competency already completed as electives in the Certificate IV cannot be taken as electives for the diploma.
Career Opportunities:
Employment as practitioners in fire protection, fire safety, insurance and fire systems design.
Entry Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or mature age. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Reading and writing at a level that displays emerging technical knowledge and vocabulary, a developing personal style, increasing complexity in language use and an ability to participate in extended learning exchanges and exploratory discussions to solve problems. Ability to use and analyse everyday data, relation and pattern, number, measurement and shape. Completion of Certificate IV in Fire Technology core and elective units (or first year Swinburne students) Mature-age applicants, particularly those with experience in the industry, will be considered favourably. Students who have already successfully completed relevant studies may be eligible for exemptions in some subjects.
Mature-age applicants, particularly those with experience in the industry, will be considered favourably. Students who have already successfully completed relevant studies may be eligible for exemptions in some subjects.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering TAFE courses can be found on the RPL website.
Course Fees:
TAFE course fees are set by the government, and from 1 January 2008 the fees payable by students enrolled in the TAFE division may be made up of the following: Tuition fee ($1.37 per student contact hour) Amenities fee Materials charges (where applicable) Ancillary fee (where applicable) Concession fees apply for health care card holders. For full details on TAFE fees, visit the student fees website.
TAFE course fees are set by the government, and from 1 January 2008 the fees payable by students enrolled in the TAFE division may be made up of the following:
Concession fees apply for health care card holders.
For full details on TAFE fees, visit the student fees website.
Application Procedure:
Applications for full-time, first year places (or for Certificate IV in Fire Technology level) must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code: 77631 (full-time) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: http://www.vtac.edu.au Applicants who wish to study part-time, or second year full-time, should contact the Department of Public Safety & Sciences on (03) 9214 5161 to obtain an application form.
Information Sessions:
2008 Open Day Sunday 17 August 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses. For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
2008 Open Day
Sunday 17 August
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses.
For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: study@swinburne.edu.au TAFE School of Arts, Hospitality & Sciences website
