Become a Certified Fire Engineering Expert: ProQual Level 5 Award
Fire engineering design is a critical discipline that ensures buildings and structures are equipped to prevent, control, and mitigate the impact of fire. The ProQual Level 5 Award in Fire Engineering Design provides learners with advanced knowledge and practical skills in developing fire safety strategies, designing protection systems, and applying relevant regulations. This programme explores the principles of fire dynamics, human behaviour in fire situations, and the integration of fire safety measures into building design.
Participants will examine key topics including fire detection and alarm systems, sprinkler and suppression system design, means of escape, smoke control, and structural fire protection. The curriculum covers performance-based design approaches, relevant British Standards and Approved Documents, and the role of fire engineering in achieving building regulation compliance. Learners will also explore fire risk assessment methodologies and how they inform design decisions across various building types and occupancies.
Building upon this foundation, the ProQual Level 5 Award in Fire Engineering Design concludes with an assessment that validates your understanding of advanced fire engineering principles. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to pursue further certifications and diplomas to deepen your knowledge in specialised areas such as fire dynamics, computational fluid dynamics modelling, or fire safety management. This course represents a meaningful step in your professional journey, positioning you as a knowledgeable practitioner capable of contributing to complex fire engineering design projects.
Program Highlights
Study Units
- Principles of Fire Science for Fire Engineering Design
- Principles of Fire Engineering for Fire Engineering Design
- Review the Effectiveness of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems
- Fire Engineering Design of Means of Escape, Occupant Behaviour and Condition
- Fire Engineering Design of Materials, Elements of Structure and Structural Response to Fire
- Fire Engineering Design of Smoke Control and Ventilation Systems
- Fire Engineering Design of External Fire Spread and External Wall Systems
- Fire Engineering Design of Fire Service Intervention Strategies
Entry Requirements
- Age: 18 years or older.
- Education: A Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant field such as construction, engineering, or architecture. Related prior learning may include a Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety, BTEC in Construction, HNC in Building Services, or NVQ Level 3 in Fire Detection.
- Language: Competency in English (written and spoken); non-native speakers should have an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
- Experience: Relevant work experience in fire safety, construction, or engineering is beneficial but not mandatory.
These criteria ensure participants have the foundational knowledge to succeed. Applicants with relevant industry experience or prior certifications are encouraged to apply.
Learning Outcomes
Principles of Fire Science for Fire Engineering Design
- Understand how fire develops and spreads
Principles of Fire Engineering for Fire Engineering Design
- Understand the importance of fire safety and fire engineering
- Understand the principles of fire engineering design
- Understand the principles of fire modelling
- Understand the use and purpose of guidance documents
Fire Engineering Design of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems
- Understand the principles of automatic fire suppression systems
- Understand the guidance related to sprinkler systems
- Understand the methods for testing the levels of fire resistance of materials
Fire Engineering Design of Means of Escape, Occupant Behaviour and Condition
- Understand the psychological and physiological effects of fire on human behaviour
- Understand how historic fire events have shaped knowledge of human behaviour
- Understand how fire engineering design impacts on human behaviour and Safe Egress Times
Fire Engineering Design of Materials, Elements of Structure and Structural Response to Fire
- Understand the effects of fire on materials and structures
- Understand the methods for testing the levels of fire resistance of materials
Fire Engineering Design of Smoke Control and Ventilation Systems
- Understand smoke control and exhaust ventilation systems
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing smoke control and exhaust ventilation systems
- Determine the mass flow of smoke and temperature in smoke layers
- Design a smoke control and an exhaust ventilation system
Fire Engineering Design of External Fire Spread and External Wall Systems
- Understand how fire engineering design impacts on the external spread of fire
- Apply fire engineering design to the external spread of fire and meet functional needs
Fire Engineering Design of Fire Service Intervention Strategies
- Understand how fire engineering design impacts on the access and facilities for firefighting
- Apply fire engineering design to the access and facility requirements for firefighting
Target Audience
The ProQual Level 5 Award in Fire Engineering Design is designed for professionals seeking to advance their expertise in fire safety engineering and building design. Whether you are an experienced fire safety practitioner, a building services engineer, or an architect looking to specialise, this course provides the advanced knowledge and technical skills required to design effective, compliant fire protection systems for complex buildings.
Fire Engineers and Fire Safety Consultants
- Deepen your understanding of fire dynamics and human behaviour in fire situations
- Master performance-based design approaches for complex buildings
- Learn to design advanced fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems
- Develop expertise in smoke control and means of escape strategies
- Enhance your ability to provide specialist fire engineering advice to clients
- Strengthen your professional credentials with a Level 5 qualification
Building Services Engineers
- Integrate fire engineering principles into building services design
- Understand the interaction between fire protection and other building systems
- Learn to design sprinkler, suppression, and fire detection systems effectively
- Apply relevant British Standards and Approved Documents to your work
- Collaborate more effectively with architects and fire safety professionals
- Advance your career in building services engineering with specialist knowledge
Architects and Architectural Technologists
- Incorporate fire safety design principles into architectural projects
- Understand how building form and materials influence fire behaviour
- Learn to design compliant means of escape and fire compartmentation
- Work effectively with fire engineers from project inception
- Ensure your designs meet building regulation requirements for fire safety
- Enhance your ability to deliver safe, innovative architectural solutions
Fire Risk Assessors and Fire Safety Managers
- Move beyond risk assessment into fire engineering design
- Understand the technical basis for fire safety recommendations
- Learn to evaluate fire protection system designs critically
- Develop knowledge of performance-based design alternatives
- Enhance your ability to manage fire safety in complex buildings
- Progress your career with advanced fire engineering expertise
Construction Project Managers
- Oversee fire engineering design elements in construction projects
- Understand technical requirements for fire protection systems
- Coordinate between fire engineers, architects, and contractors effectively
- Ensure fire safety designs are implemented correctly on site
- Manage project timelines and budgets while maintaining fire safety standards
- Enhance your ability to deliver compliant, safe buildings
Building Control Officers and Approved Inspectors
- Deepen your technical knowledge of fire engineering design
- Understand performance-based design approaches for compliance checking
- Evaluate fire safety strategies against building regulation requirements
- Assess fire protection system designs with greater confidence
- Keep pace with evolving fire engineering practices and standards
- Strengthen your professional capability in regulating building fire safety
Graduates Seeking Fire Engineering Careers
- Build advanced knowledge in fire engineering design principles
- Develop practical skills valued by employers in the fire sector
- Understand the regulatory framework for fire safety in buildings
- Learn from industry-relevant content designed for professional practice
- Enhance your employability with a specialist Level 5 qualification
- Lay the foundation for a successful career in fire engineering
This Level 5 Award empowers you to contribute meaningfully to the design of safe, compliant buildings across diverse sectors. No matter your current role or professional background, the advanced knowledge and practical skills gained will enable you to specialise in fire engineering design and progress your career in this vital technical discipline.
