ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design

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Course Overview

What is this course

The ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design is an Ofqual-regulated qualification tailored for the UK's post-Building Safety Act 2022 regulatory landscape. This diploma equips fire safety professionals, building control officers, and design practitioners with advanced technical competence in performance-based fire engineering.

The course covers ten mandatory units, including fire dynamics, structural fire resistance, smoke control systems, means of escape, and active/passive fire protection. Learners gain practical expertise in applying Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, and Eurocodes to real-world design scenarios.

Delivered through flexible online learning, the diploma is assessed entirely via assignments — no examinations. Benchmark at Level 5, equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor's degree, this qualification supports progression toward Engineering Technician (EngTech) and Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

To enrol in the ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design:

  • Basic computer literacy is required to access learning materials, complete assignments, and conduct research-based tasks throughout the course.
  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Level 4 qualification or equivalent in engineering, construction, fire safety, or a related field.
  • Must have a good command of English language.
  • Demonstrate a strong interest in fire engineering design, building safety, and technical problem-solving within the built environment sector.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design, to achieve the qualification candidates must complete all the following 8 mandatory units:

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the effects of fire on materials and structures
  • Understand the methods for testing the levels of fire resistance of materials

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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

Course Features

6-12 Months

8 Mandatory Units

Online Learning

Assessment Based

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