UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. University School/Centre
/ School of Engineering
  1. External Accreditation
/ Forensic Society; Institution of Fire Engineers (Application Pending Validation)
  1. Title of Final Award
/ Advanced Certificate in Fire Investigation
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Block Delivery
  1. UCAS Code

  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ No benchmarks currently apply
  1. Other external influences
/ Skills for Justice
National Occupational Standards for Fire Investigation
  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ May2013
Updated September 2013
  1. Aims of the Programme

To provide the skills and knowledge necessary to identify and utilise various analytical techniques using appropriate tools, equipment, techniques, methodologies and sequencing in support of a fire investigation.
  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1.Perform detailed examination of items of evidence, using appropriate tools, equipment, techniques, methodologies and sequencing.
A2.Evaluate the pre and post incident condition, status, effectiveness and suitability of systems used for the prevention, detection, and suppression of fire, utilities, and compartmentalisation, such as fire walls and doors and determine the implications.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, structured laboratory classes, directed reading, presentations and demonstrations and practical exercises
Assessment methods
Preparation of case notes; fire investigation exercise; practical report and moot court exercise
B.Subject-specific skills
B1.Evaluate the performance of structures and their component parts, and the implications of this performance
B2.Select and sequence examinations to assist with the investigative process, ensuring that such selection does not compromise future work, process or legal status.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, structured laboratory classes, directed reading, presentations and demonstrations and practical exercises
Assessment
Examination and Coursework
C.Thinking Skills
C1.Compile and evaluate the results of an investigation
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, structured laboratory classes, directed reading, presentations and demonstrations and practical exercises
Assessment methods
Preparation of case notes; fire investigation exercise; practical report; moot court exercise
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Provide clear and concise information to both formal and informal groups who need to take action relating to the results of investigations.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, structured laboratory classes, directed reading, presentations and demonstrations and practical exercises
Assessment methods
Preparation of case notes, fire investigation exercise; practical reports and moot court exercise
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
5 / FV2602 / Fire Scene Data Analysis & Interpretation / 40 / An AdvancedCertificate requires a minimum of 40 credits at level 5.
15.Personal Development Planning
The students will be expected to play the leading role in the personal development process. The students will be able to review their progress through the course and address any weaknesses themselves or with the course leader. As such the course itself is central to many of the students own personal development planning.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Successful completion of the Fire Investigation Certificate; Applicants who have been working as specialist fire investigators for a period a minimum period of 12 months, who can demonstrate prior experience of carrying out complex fire investigations.
Please consult the UCLAN admissions department for the most up to date requirements.
17.Key sources of information about the programme

  • Factsheet

  • Course Leader

18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / B1 / B2 / C1 / D1
LEVEL 5 / FV2602 / Fire Scene Data Analysis & Interpretation / C /  /  /  /  /  / 

Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks