At a glance
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- Duration5 days
- LocationCranfield campus
- Cost£1,925 Concessions available
Course structure
One course per year. Each course lasts for 5 days.What you will learn
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and analytical techniques and equations utilised within fire science, investigation and fire protection industry.
- Define heat transfer and undertake computational analysis of heat transfer.
- Classify fire science behaviour and undertake mathematical determinations of fire science theories and equations.
- Recognize forensic engineering techniques, materials engineering and other analytical techniques available to the FI.
- Define complex material behaviours within fires and undertake computational analysis of materials
Core content
- Heat Transfer
- Ignition and Heat Growth
- Smouldering Fires/ Other Fire Phenomenon
- Thermal properties of materials
- Gas/And Other explosions.
- Materials, SEM/EDX Other/Mechanical Testing
- Electrical assessment and ARC mapping.
- 3D/CFI Modelling
- Marine FI
- Aviation FI
- Fire modelling/Compartment design
- Practical material analysis
- Fire science and behaviour of explosive events.
Upgrade to a professional qualification
This course will be taught at Masters standard as it is one of the modules that comprise the postgraduate Forensic Modular Masters Programme. Registering for this Short Course for Credit and successfully passing the associated assessment will gain you 10 Cranfield credits. These could then be used to apply for a transfer towards a PgCert/PgDip or MSc in the Forensic Programme should you wish to complete one of these courses within 5 years.
Find out more about short course credit points.
Who should attend
You must have completed the Fire Engineering course in order to take this as a Short Course for Credit or an appropriate degree or relevant work experience.Accreditation
The courses is a module of the Forensic Modular Masters Programme, which is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Speakers
- Mike Moulden
Concessions
Concessions are available for Cranfield alumni and multiple bookings from the same organisation, please contact us to discuss.Accommodation options and prices
This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found here. Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.
Location and travel
Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway. There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.
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Location address
Campus address
College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL
How to apply
To apply for this course please use the online application form.
Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.