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UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
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Template 2: Qualification Change Template 2011
Proposal Description
Purpose of the proposal
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The purposes of this proposal are;
 To add an endorsement in fire engineering to the Master of Engineering Studies (MEngSt)
 To amend the existing Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering to be only a full time research degree with
course work and thesis.
 To amend the endorsement requirement for the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering (Fire)
Justification
Fire engineering is the art and science of designing buildings and facilities for life safety and property protection in the
event of unwanted fires. It is a growth industry in New Zealand since the 1991 introduction of the Building Act which
permits building fire safety to be assessed by rational engineering methods. The New Zealand “performance-basedcode” is one of the most advanced in the world. This topic includes understanding the behaviour of fires and smoke,
the behaviour of people exposed to fires and the performance of burning buildings, as well as the impact of fire
protection systems including detection, alarm and sprinkler systems.
A fire engineer fulfils a broad range of duties, all in some way related to fire safety. This can range from designing fire
protection for an industrial complex, to the protection of national treasures, to ensuring that the occupants of a highrise building are safe from fire. Fire engineers have always been in great demand by corporations, educational
institutions, consulting firms and government bodies around the world.
The Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering has been teaching and examining in the area of fire
engineering since 1994 and with its well-established fire engineering and risk management research has enabled it to
build a national and international reputation for fire engineering teaching and research. Graduates now hold positions
in government, local government, consultancy firms, universities and research organisations.
The programme has strong support from the engineering profession and the Department has a special Fire Engineering
Advisory Committee to support this programme. Further evidence of the importance of this programme is the funding
received from the New Zealand Fire Service Commission which supports this programme with annual funding of
$120,000 and from the Industry with ARUP an international engineering consulting company sponsoring a post doctoral
position with an annual grant of A$40,000.
The Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering is part of a suite of specialist postgraduate programmes (fire engineering,
transportation engineering, civil engineering and construction management) which the Department of Civil and Natural
Resources Engineering offers to continuing students or practicing engineers wishing to specialise in those particular
areas.
The proposed programme changes are consistent with the strategic and planning goals of the University of Canterbury,
and the redevelopment of the Masters degree in Fire Engineering is consistent with ensuring all qualifications are at the
forefront of industry, profession and government expectations.
The University Profile refers to maintaining “strong collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with external
communities and thus contribute to economic, social and cultural development, regionally and nationally” and notes
the need to develop in the areas of entrepreneurship (science, engineering and ICT) and business management. The fire
engineering programme is well-aligned with these goals. The University Profile also notes a strategic emphasis on
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“increasing postgraduate enrolments and completions”, consistent with the Tertiary Education Strategy Priority of
increasing postgraduate student numbers and “strengthening research outcomes”. The proposed postgraduate
programme contributes to these goals. The programme, which entails both postgraduate courses and research theses,
will also contribute to the UC strategic goal of consolidating and maintaining excellence in curricula, teaching and
learning to standards appropriate to an international research-led university.
The Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Department’s Strategic Plan identifies our mission as:
1. To provide high quality education for undergraduate and postgraduate students from New Zealand and overseas. It
strives to offer a nationally and internationally recognised undergraduate curriculum that is taught by dedicated
educators, and to provide a vibrant research environment led by researchers with international reputations and
strong supervisory skills.
2. To provide professional civil and natural resources engineering expertise to the New Zealand and international
communities through relevant research and consulting activities.
The Department has been meeting these goals for many years, resulting in our reputation, both within New Zealand and
overseas, for the excellent quality of our graduates and research. The proposed changes to the existing MEFE and
MEngSt is partly due to responding to the needs of industry and students and to ensure the supervision resources can
be focussed on thesis research.
The College of Engineering Strategic Plan states that it wishes to “Develop masters by research programmes that are
attractive to overseas students” This proposal is giving effect to the strategic plans of the Department and College. The
College also discussed the need to bring the postgraduate offerings into a similar format to avoid confusion to both
students and staff.
Other postgraduate activities in the Department will also benefit; for instance, an important factor in the design of
structures is the need to meet fire rating standards for structures using engineering principles based on codes of
practice. There is a strong and growing demand for specialist postgraduate qualifications to be named or endorsed, to
reflect the area of specialisation, and the proposed new endorsement will achieve this.
The programme has to date led the advancement of fire engineering through increasing the level of expertise in the
profession, and by providing a more comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the issues facing fire engineering
professionals in New Zealand. In this way, it will help to produce students who are well placed to deal with these issues
within the profession. The proposal will allow for a greater range of people to obtain either a general or a specialist
qualification in this key industry area. This will allow practicing professional engineers to obtain a higher level of
expertise.
Acceptability
This is a current programme which is supported by the Department’s Fire Engineering Advisory Committee, and the
Faculty of Engineering and Forestry Postgraduate Committee.
Goals of the programme
The goals of both fire engineering programmes are to
Develop a cohort of fire engineers who can individually or collectively contribute to fire engineering, research and fire
safety through;
1. a full understanding of the issues, challenges and problems in fire engineering and develop appropriate
solutions to those problems in a variety of complex situations,
2. high level problem solving skills and methodologies in fire engineering that can be applied to a variety of
complex situations,
3. innovative thinking based on sound research and knowledge, and
4. high level research skills (MEFE only)
Graduate profile
Master of Engineering Studies (Fire Engineering)
Outline
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The MEngSt is an advanced programme of engineering education that is aimed at current, or future, professional
engineers wishing to develop high level technical skills. It is not research focussed, although students will be required to
undertake a small research project. This programme also provides an entry point for students who may wish to
undertake an MEFE degree in the future, but who currently do not have the requisite skills or background. A
demonstration of good performance in this programme may allow students to transfer to the MEFE degree.
Learning Outcomes
The graduates from the MEngSt degree will demonstrate the following attributes:
 Advanced knowledge of the fundamental principles, and application of these principles, in an engineering
discipline.
 Breadth of knowledge in an engineering discipline.
 The ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
 The ability to undertake independent study.
 The ability to apply their knowledge to new and complex engineering problems.
 Recognition of the importance of lifelong learning.
 An ethical approach to engineering practice.
Particular Attributes Gained in Fire Engineering
The aim of the Master of Engineering Studies (Fire Engineering) MEngSt (Fire Engineering) is to
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Understand and explain heat transfer and combustion in a variety of situations.
Understand, analyse and make conclusions and recommendations on fire safety and behaviour of structures
exposed to fire
Design appropriate fire protection systems to meet the current and future needs
Comprehend and interpret fire design codes
Communicate design solutions to a range of clients
Understand and advise on Risk Mitigation in a variety of situations
Master of Engineering Fire Engineering (MEFE)
Learning outcomes
The graduates from the MEFE degree will demonstrate the following attributes (common to all research based Masters
in Engineering):
 Advanced knowledge of the fundamental principles, and application of these principles, in their area of
specialisation.
 The ability to design and undertake a research programme in their area of specialisation, and to critique the
research published by others.
 Strong communication skills, in particular written communication skills.
 The ability to undertake independent study.
 The ability to apply their knowledge to new and complex engineering problems.
 Recognition of the importance of lifelong learning.
 An ethical approach to engineering practice.
 Undertake research on issues and ideas that add to the body of knowledge for fire engineers.
Particular Attributes Gained in Fire Engineering
The aim of the Master of Engineering Fire Engineering (MEFE) is to
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Understand and explain heat transfer and combustion in a variety of situations.
Understand, analyse and make conclusions and recommendations on fire safety and behaviour of structures
exposed to fire
Design appropriate fire protection systems to meet the current and
Comprehend and interpret fire design codes and contribute to reviews of such codes
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Communicate design solutions and research results to a range of clients
Design and undertake research in fire engineering using appropriate methodologies.
Understand and advise on risk mitigation in a variety of situations
Programme overview
There is a strong demand for this programme from graduates in a variety of situations, including:
 Recent BE(Hons) graduates who wish to continue their studies to meet the Washington Accord requirement
of a 5-year professional engineering education.
 Graduates in industry who wish to return to full-time study to complete a qualification in this speciality.
 Graduates in industry who wish to study part-time, via block-courses.
The changes proposed are to clearly demarcate between a taught and research pathway within the fire engineering
postgraduate qualifications. Currently it is difficult to assume a clear pathway for students enrolled in the course work in
the MEFE as both start with coursework and students enrol in the thesis or project after the coursework is completed.
In 2008 the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering (PGCertEng) with an endorsement in fire was introduced. The
introduction of this Certificate has worked well for two reasons. 1. Students who are working full-time in industry have
been able to enrol in a programme which is achievable for a part time student. 2. The department has been able to
enrol students in the PGCertEng (Fire) to ensure the student meets a certain criteria before being approved to transfer
to a more challenging research degree. As the fire courses are taught in block mode, this programme works well for
students who live outside of Christchurch. Students who work full-time find it difficult to complete a large research
project or thesis. Due to the block mode nature of the fire courses and other courses run in the department of Civil and
Natural Resources Engineering, students are able to work part time while completing a postgraduate qualification. If a
student wishes to enrol in a taught postgraduate programme, they are currently limited to the PGCertEng if they wish to
specialise in fire.
In the past it has been difficult for full time employees to complete a research component for the MEFE. By developing
an endorsement to the existing Master of Engineering Studies, this will enable part time students to graduate with a
more robust qualification than the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering.
Students enrol for a Certificates of Proficiency (COPs) in individual courses, as part of meeting Continuing Professional
Development requirements for their workplace, and it is expected that some of these will continue on and complete
either a PGCertEng (Fire), MEngSt (Fire) or MEFE subject to meeting the degree regulations and requirements.
The courses will continue to be taught in block mode, to enable the participation of practising professional engineers
wishing to increase their knowledge by studying part-time, typically taking not less than one course per semester. It is
intended that the taught courses will continue to be research-led, so that some students will be inspired to pursue the
MEFE or possibly a PhD. The connections with the industry facilitate the pursuit of research which is relevant. Such
research adds to the body of knowledge at both the academic and professional level, and it is expected that senior
practising fire engineers will assist with research supervision, as well as presenting lectures, as occurs in other
programmes (e.g. the transportation engineering programme). The results of the research will in turn be fed back into
the course content.
There will be no changes to the existing courses listed below as part of this proposal; however students who do not
have an academic background in fire engineering may be required to successfully complete the introductory fire course
(ENGR403 – Introduction to Fire Engineering) prior to enrolling into the MEFE or MEngSt(Fire). Students who are
enrolled in the bachelor of engineering with honours (BE(Hons)) degree and who are interested in enrolling in a
postgraduate programme in fire engineering, will be encouraged to enrol in this course as a third professional year
elective course to be credited towards their undergraduate degree. ENGR403 is currently offered as a summer school
(February start) block course and as a semester 2 course. This will enable a student who meets the degree entrance
requirements but do not have an adequate academic background in fire to acquire the prerequisite course prior to the
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start of the academic year.
Students who have extensive work experience in the fire industry may be exempt from taking ENGR403. This decision
will be made by the fire engineering director of studies at the time of application. If a student is required to take
ENGR403, it will not be counted towards the credit for the degree or the endorsement. It is a prerequisite requirement.
Changes to the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering (PGCertEng)
The existing endorsement in fire engineering for the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering (PGCertEng) will remain
with an amendment to the requirements; three courses (ENFE602 Fire Dynamics and ENFE603, Fire Safety Systems,
ENFE601 Structural Fire Engineering) will now be required courses for the certificate. The fire engineering group within
the department discussed at length if specific courses should be named as part of an endorsement. It was felt these
three courses were a vital learning outcome of the fire engineering programmes. This qualification has been used as an
exit pathway for students enrolled in the MEFE, but who are either unable or unwilling to complete thesis or project. It
has also been used as an entrance pathway into the MEFE.
Changes to the Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering (MEFE)
1. There are currently two pathways into the Master of Engineering Fire Engineering (MEFE).By examination (6
courses) and a project report
2. By examination (6 courses) and a thesis (Candidates without prior practical experience are normally required to
complete a thesis rather than a project).
The ‘part-time’ and ‘project’ option will be removed from this programme. Students who wish to enrol part time with a
research component will still have a pathway via the endorsement option within the Master of Engineering Studies
(MEngSt (Fire)).
Fire course for the MEFE remain as follows;
(ENGR403 Introduction to Fire Engineering)
ENCI 601 Risk Management
ENFE 601 Structural Fire Engineering
ENFE 602 Fire Dynamics
ENFE 603 Fire Safety Systems
ENFE 604 Fire Design Case Study
ENFE 610 Advanced Fire Dynamics
ENFE 612 Special Topic
ENFE 613 Special Topic: Human Behaviour in Fire
ENFE 614 Special Topic
ENFE 690 Thesis
Fire Dynamics
This course starts with basic heat transfer and ends with the combustion of a single burning object.
Structural Fire Engineering
Behaviour, analysis and design of structures exposed to fires and the use advanced calculation models for thermal and
structural analysis.
Risk Management
This course develops a sound understanding of the concepts and techniques that support effective risk management,
and the contextual issues important to their application.
Fire Safety Systems
This course deals with fire safety systems commonly encountered in fire engineering practice including fire detection
and alarm, suppression and smoke management systems.
Advanced Fire Dynamics
Ceiling jet flows. Fundamentals of zone modelling and vent flows. Compartment fire analysis. Applications of computer
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fire models.
Fire Engineering Case Study
Specific fire engineering design of a case study building. Application of fire design computer models. Synthesis of life
safety and property protection strategies.
Human Behaviour in Fire
Human behaviour in fire is explored from a variety of behavioural perspectives. This course is offered only when an
expert is available on campus.
Changes to the Master of Engineering Studies (MEngSt) – Endorsement in Fire Engineering
The Master of Engineering Studies programme consists of 1.0 EFTS coursework. Students can currently obtain an
endorsement in civil, construction management and mechanical engineering. It is also offered as a non endorsed
programme.
It is proposed that students wishing to obtain an endorsement in fire engineering will need to complete the following
courses to meet the requirements of the endorsement;
ENFE 601 Structural Fire Engineering
ENFE 602 Fire Dynamics
ENFE 603 Fire Safety Systems
ENFE 604 Fire Design Case Study
ENFE 610 Advanced Fire Dynamics
As per the Master of Engineering Studies Regulations, students will select courses from Schedule B of the Master of
Engineering Regulations to ensure a minimum of 1.0 EFTS coursework is completed to meet the requirements of the
degree. Small project courses will be created to accommodate the students who wish to complete a small research
component. In the existing MEFE by project, the size of that project (0.6 EFTS, 72 points) was significant in size and
students who worked full time as a distance student found it difficult to complete. There will be 3 different project sizes
created to add flexibility to the degree. The project codes will be as follows;
ENFE681 Fire Project 0.125 EFTS, 15 points
ENFE682 Fire Project 0.250 EFTS, 30 points
ENFE683 Fire Project 0.375 EFTS, 45 points
Approval into these projects will be based on application. The fire engineering director of studies will decide which
course code will be used depending on the size of the project scope in mind and whether the applicant will be able to
provide the necessary time to complete the project. Careful planning at the time of enrolment will need to be
considered to ensure a student meets the requirements of the degree, endorsement and programme balance.
There will be no changes to the existing courses listed below as part of this proposal. The courses will continue to be
taught in block-mode, to enable the participation of practising professional engineers wanting to increase their
knowledge by studying part-time, typically taking not less than one course per semester.
Proposed new regulations and prescriptions (append to the Calendar Form at the end of Section A)
See attached
Proposed teaching/delivery methods
Teaching and delivery methods will include both block-mode and extended-mode. Block-mode courses will
involve:
 Two intensive face-to-face all-day lecturing blocks approximately six weeks apart, with self directed study,
reading and assessment work through the semester. The lecturing blocks will last from 2 to 3 days per block.
 Block courses will consist of lectures, tutorials, group work and simulations and presentations
 Self directed study will consist of critical reading and evaluation.
 Course notes will be provided to the students, with additional material available via the Learn on-line
learning system. Learn will also be used to facilitate class communications.
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Specialist texts are required for some courses
Block-mode teaching will be supplemented with distance-learning methods for some courses. These will
involve:
 Reading designated lecture and tutorial material, completing assignments and may include group work and
presentations.
 Contact with lecturers will be via email, phone and teleconferencing.
 Course notes will be provided to the students, with additional material available via the Learn on-line
learning system. Learn will also be used to facilitate class communications and discussions.
Assessment procedures
The fire engineering courses are assessed by a mixture of group assignments and individual assignments comprising
approximately 40% of the final assessment and 60% for in course assessment. In course assessments will include
examinations, design assessments, reports, quizzes, oral presentations and laboratory assessments designed to meet
the learning outcomes of the course.
Group assessments may be via research, analysis, reports and presentations to ensure a wide range of knowledge and
problem solving is included in assessment in an integrated format. Modelling, literature searches and/or field
investigations will form part of the assessed work.
If a research project is selected as part of the degree, it will be expected to involve some original work of a high
professional standard in content, conclusions, recommendations and presentation.
Where a thesis is presented it will comply with the requirements of the University of Canterbury Masters’ Thesis
regulations and requirements.
Predicted Numbers
MEFE 5-10 per year
MEngSt 5-10 per year
PGCertEng 5-10 per year
The numbers are predicted to be similar to the numbers we have presently. It is hoped that the distance students will
choose the programme based on their circumstance and the department will be able to enrol students in a programme
which is appropriate for the students’ background and circumstances. It is hoped there will be more students attracted
to the taught programmes and allow the research focused students to enrol in the MEFE.
Resources
The resources for this programme are already provided by the Department via a combination of continuing, fixed-term
and visiting academics, as follows.
The Programme Director is a senior continuing academic, Dr Michael Spearpoint who has 15 years experience as an
academic and researcher.
The Director is assisted by a further senior continuing academic, Associate Professor Charles Fleishmann with specialist
knowledge of fire engineering and regulations.
Other academic staff include
Anthony Abu The NZ Fire Service Fire Engineering Lecturer with expertise in Structures.
Professor Andy Buchanan with expertise in structures and fires.
Dr Kai Yuan Li Post Doctoral Fellow in Fire Engineering
Professor Alan Nicholson in Risk Management.
In addition, Fire Engineering practitioners contribute to the programme via guest lectures, at which they will present
case studies to illustrate and reinforce the material presented by the academic staff and visitors, and assisting (as
Associate Supervisors) with research projects.
The Department typically has five or more senior academics visiting each year, for periods of three months or more
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(often funded via Visiting Erskine Fellowships). It is expected that there will be a Fire Engineering specialist visiting
occasionally and presenting block-courses within the proposed programme or in conjunction with another programme.
Plans for monitoring programme quality
The PGCert(Fire), MEngSt (Fire) and MEFE programme will be regularly reviewed by an Industry Liaison Committee, who
will typically meet annually to evaluate the programme structure and course offering and outcomes.
Visiting academics assisting with the programme are requested to provide feedback on the programme and how it
compares with similar programmes with which they are involved overseas. Similarly, the Department of
Civil and Natural Resources has links with other Departments around the world offering Fire Engineering programmes,
and the staff will be expected to use those links to benchmark the proposed programme with those other programmes.
Programme reviews are also carried out by the University at regular intervals.
Calendar Form
Degree Regulations
Page 195 2011 Calendar
The Degree of Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering (MEFE)
See also General Course and Examination Regulations.
1. Qualifications Required to Enrol in the Degree
A candidate for the Degree of Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering shall have:
(a) i. qualified for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering with First or Second Class Honours; or
Ii qualified for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or
more; or
Iii qualified for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in appropriate subjects; or
Iv in exceptional circumstances, qualified for the award of an appropriate degree in New Zealand; or
v. been admitted ad eundem statum as entitled to proceed to the Degree of Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering;
and
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been approved as a candidate for the degree by the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.
Notes:
1. Relevance and standard of undergraduate studies are the main criteria for approval.
2. Candidates will only be approved if appropriate research supervision is available.
3. Candidates who do not have an appropriate background in fire engineering, may be required to take ENGR 403
Introduction to Fire Engineering prior to being approved into the programme.
2. Structure of the Degree
For each candidate, the Dean of Engineering and Forestry will approve, on the basis of academic background and work
experience, the programme of study to be followed to qualify for the degree. The degree must be completed full time
by examination and thesis. A full-time candidate is one who throughout the calendar year regards study and research
for the Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering as a full-time occupation
Note:
I.
With the approval of the supervisor and Director of the Fire Engineering programme, a candidate may be
employed in the university in academically relevant work for up to an average of 6 hours a week over the calendar
year.
II.
Candidates are expected to be enrolled full-time on a continuous basis. If a candidate cannot be enrolled
continuously due to circumstances beyond their control they must apply to the Dean of Engineering and Forestry
for a suspension.
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3. Programme of Study
A candidate for the Degree of Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering shall:
i.
enrol in and pursue full-time study for not less than one year four months and not more than three years
ii.
a programme of study approved by the Dean of Engineering and Forestry; and
iii.
pass an examination in six courses selected from the Schedule to these regulations; and
iv.
present a thesis and satisfy the examiners therewith.
4. MEFE with Distinction
Candidates who obtain a GPA of 8.00 or more in their programme of study will be eligible for the award of MEFE with
distinction.
5. Theses
The following conditions shall apply to the preparation, presentation and examination of the thesis:
i. the presentation of the thesis shall conform to the requirements of the General Course and Examination Regulations,
Part L, to the Guidelines for Masters Thesis Work and to the Library’s guide to thesis production;
ii. the thesis shall describe the work done by the candidate in an investigation in a subject approved by the Director of the
Fire Engineering programme. The investigation shall be carried out at the University by the candidate under the direct
supervision of a member of the academic staff. In special circumstances the investigation may be carried out in such
other places for such period or periods as may be determined by the Head of Department.
iii. the candidate shall submit for examination two copies of the thesis;
iv. the thesis shall be examined by an external examiner appointed by Council and by one or more internal examiners
appointed by Council (Note: See also General Course and Examination Regulations, Part D);
v. if the thesis at its first presentation is inadequate to secure a pass the Academic Board may, on the recommendation of
the examiners, permit the candidate to revise the thesis and resubmit it by a specified date;
vi. except with the approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry the thesis shall be submitted within the time limit of
this degree.
6. Transfer from MEFE to PhD
Where a candidate has demonstrated high research potential and has the support of the Director of the Fire Engineering
programme, he or she may apply for transfer to a PhD degree with such backdating of enrolment as may be approved by
the Academic Board.
7. Award of the Master of Engineering Studies instead of MEFE
Should a candidate fail to complete the requirements for the degree of MEFE he or she, after completing such extra work,
if any, as may be required by the Director of the Fire Engineering Programme, may apply to the Academic Board for the
award of a Master of Engineering Studies.
8. Award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Instead of MEFE
Should a candidate fail to complete the requirements for the degree of MEFE he or she, after completing such extra work,
if any, as may be required by the Director of the Fire Engineering Programme, may apply to the Academic Board for the
award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering.
9. Transfer from PGCertEng to MEFE
Where a candidate has demonstrated research potential and has the support of the Fire Programme Director, he or she
may abandon the Postgraduate Certificate before the completion of the qualification, and transfer to the Master of
Engineering in Fire Engineering (MEFE) with such backdating of enrolment as may be approved by Academic Board.
(a)
Subject to approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry, a candidate for the Postgraduate Certificate in
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Engineering may transfer to the Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering provided the following conditions have been
met:
i. The candidate has completed a minimum of 48 points (0.4 EFTS) of the course requirements for the PGCertEng.
ii. The candidate has achieved an average GPA of 5.0 or better in the completed courses; and
iii. Suitable thesis or project supervision and research resources are available.
(b)
Where the transfer of a candidate from the PGCertEng to the MEFE has been approved, the Dean of Engineering
and Forestry will transfer appropriate courses from the candidate’s PGCertEng studies towards their MEFE degree.
Note: Candidates may be required to complete further course requirements depending on which programme of study they
enrol in. See also MEFE Degree Regulations.
10. Transfer from MEngSt to MEFE
Where a candidate has demonstrated research potential and has the support of the Fire Programme Director, he or she
may abandon the Master of Engineering Studies before the completion of the qualification, and transfer to the Master of
Engineering in Fire Engineering (MEFE) with such backdating of enrolment as may be approved by Academic Board.
(a)
Subject to approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry, a candidate for the Master of Engineering Studies may
transfer to the Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering provided the following conditions have been met:
i. The candidate has completed 48 points (0.4 EFTS) of the course requirements for the PGCertEng.
ii. The candidate has achieved an average GPA of 5.0 or better in the completed courses; and
iii. Suitable thesis or project supervision and research resources are available.
(b)
Where the transfer of a candidate from the MEngSt to the MEFE has been approved, the Dean of Engineering and
Forestry will transfer appropriate courses from the candidate’s MengSt studies towards their MEFE degree.
Note: Candidates may be required to complete further course requirements depending on which programme of study they
enrol in. See also MEFE Degree Regulations
Schedule to the Regulations for the Degree of Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering
Courses:
ENCI 601 Risk Management
ENFE 601 Structural Fire Engineering
ENFE 602 Fire Dynamics
ENFE 603 Fire Safety Systems
ENFE 604 Fire Design Case Study
ENFE 610 Advanced Fire Dynamics
ENFE 612 Special Topic
ENFE 613 Special Topic: Human Behaviour in Fire
ENFE 614 Special Topic
Thesis: ENFE 690
Certain courses offered at the University of Auckland may be offered in lieu of one or more of the above courses. Intending
students must consult the Director of the Fire Engineering Programme for details of these courses, and to determine which
courses ENFE 610-614 will be offered in any one year, and their subject matter.
Page 202 2011 Calendar
Master of Engineering Studies Degree Regulations.
Page 203 2011 calendar
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Replace regulation 1 (b) with;
(b)It may be awarded endorsed in the following subjects
I.
Civil Engineering
II.
Construction Management
III.
Fire Engineering
IV.
Mechanical Engineering
Replace regulation 6 with;
6. Transfer from MEngSt to ME/MEFE/MET
(a) Subject to the approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry, a candidate for the Master of Engineering Studies
may transfer to a Master of Engineering, Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering or Master of Engineering in
Transportation provided the following conditions have been met;
i.
The candidate has completed a minimum of 48 points (0.4EFTS of the course requirements for the MEngSt); and
ii.
The candidate has achieved an average GPA of 5 or more in the completed courses; and
iii.
The courses completed by the candidate fulfil the coursework requirements of one of the ME specialisations
given in Schedule A of the ME regulations, or the schedule to the regulation of the MEFE, or the schedule to the
regulations of the MET; and
iv.
Suitable thesis supervision and research resources are available.
Page 203 2011 Calendar
Replace the schedule to the regulations for the Master of Engineering Studies (endorsed) with the following;
Schedule to the Regulations for the Master of Engineering Studies (Endorsed)
Civil Engineering
Courses with a total course weighting of not less than 72 points (0.6 EFTS) shall be selected from ENCI courses listed in
Schedule B of the Master of Engineering Regulations.
Construction Management
Courses with a total course weighting of not less than 72 points (0.6 EFTS) shall be selected from the Construction
Management course list listed in Schedule B of the Master of Engineering regulations and subject to approval of the
Programme Director. Note: With the approval of the Director of the Construction Management Programme, students may
credit up to two courses offered in the Construction Management Programme at the University of Auckland.
Fire Engineering
Required courses:
ENFE 601 Structural Fire Engineering
ENFE 602 Fire Dynamics
ENFE 603 Fire Safety Systems
ENFE 604 Fire Design Case Study
ENFE 610 Advanced Fire Dynamics
Mechanical Engineering
Courses with a total course weighting of not less than 72 points (0.6 EFTS) shall be selected from ENME courses listed in
Schedule B of the Master of Engineering Regulations.
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Change Fire Engineering courses listed in schedule B to the regulations for the degree of Master of Engineering
(Endorsed) with the following;
Master of Engineering Schedule B degree Regulations
Fire Engineering
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ENCI 601 Risk Assessment
ENFE 601 Structural Fire Engineering
ENFE 602 Fire Dynamics
ENFE 603 Fire Safety Systems
ENFE 604 Fire Design Case Study
ENFE 610 Advanced Fire Dynamics
ENFE681Project
ENFE682 Project
ENFE683Project
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Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering (PGCertEng)
Replace the fire endorsement with
Fire Engineering
ENFE 601 Structural Fire Engineering
ENFE 602 Fire Dynamics
ENFE 603 Fire Safety systems
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