Course

Graduate Diploma in Bushfire Protection

Approved Abbreviation: GradDipBfireProt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3709.1

AQF Level: 8

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2015 or later.

This two year part-time distance learning course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the behaviour and danger of bushfires in relation to local vegetation, land management and weather conditions. Students will gain the knowledge of emergency management and bushfire fighting techniques. Graduates will be able to provide advice on developments in bushfire prone areas, assess building designs against both the deemed-to-satisfy and performance requirements of the planning provisions, building code and standards. The course is a recognised qualification for accreditation with the relevant professional body.

Although most units in the course do not have compulsory attendance to workshops, there are a few exceptions where attendance and presentations are required.

Students may be able to fast track by completing additional units per semester to complete the course. This course also sets a pathway for further learning at the Master level.

Study Mode
Two years part-time.

Accreditation
The course is recognised by Fire Protection Association Australia as a qualification for accreditation under the Bushfire Planning and Design scheme.

Admission

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, or higher, in bushfire protection, engineering, land surveying, building, building surveying, construction, planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, physical sciences, environmental studies, natural resource management, emergency management, land-use planning, local government or public sector management;

An AQF Diploma or higher in the bushfire protection, engineering, land surveying, building, building surveying, construction, planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, physical sciences, environmental studies, natural resource management, emergency management, land-use planning, local government or public sector management PLUS 4 years professional and/or voluntary work experience in the relevant fields in industry, local government, or state fire services.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Year 1

Summer A session

300708

Planning and Development Control

200500

Bushfire Fighting

Autumn session

200457

Bushfire Behaviour