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Free Level 6 Fire Safety Engineer Course in Preston

CostFREE
Duration4 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Level 6 Fire Safety Engineer Course in Preston. Classes run at University of Lancashire Preston Campus, full-time over four years.

The course covers fire engineering principles applied to buildings and infrastructure. You'll study how fires develop, how they interact with structures and people, and how to design effective fire safety systems. The programme is multidisciplinary. You'll work on real projects, liaising with fire engineers and wider design teams.

You'll finish with a BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering.

Who this course is for

We are looking for motivated, high-calibre students. Those who are looking to develop skills, knowledge and exposure required by todays industries. Fire Engineering is the application of scientific and engineering principles, Codes and guidance, understanding fire development and the effects of fire. The interaction of fire with buildings, people and the environment.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the science of fire development and fire behaviour.
  • You'll learn how fire interacts with buildings, people, and the environment.
  • You'll apply engineering principles and codes to fire safety design.
  • You'll use technology to predict and model fire scenarios.
  • You'll develop skills in infrastructure and high-hazard industry contexts.
  • You'll carry out project work across engineering and design teams.
  • You'll build knowledge aligned with professional body standards.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and work-based practice. Academic study takes place at University of Lancashire Preston Campus. Alongside this, you'll work with a fire safety engineering employer throughout the programme. Assessment includes project work and academic assignments. The course runs full-time over four years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Lancashire Preston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fire safety engineer, designs fire safety systems for buildings and infrastructure.
  • Fire engineer consultant, advises on fire risk across construction projects.
  • Fire risk assessor, evaluates fire hazards in commercial and public buildings.
  • Building control officer, checks fire safety compliance on new developments.
  • Fire protection engineer, specifies suppression and detection systems.
  • Health and safety manager, oversees safety across engineering or construction sites.

What you could study next

  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng) via the Institution of Fire Engineers, the recognised professional benchmark for senior fire engineers.
  • Postgraduate study in fire safety, structural fire engineering, or risk management, for those moving into research or specialist consultancy roles.
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