engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
Fire prevention and protection engineers study, design, and developed innovative solutions aimed to the prevention of fire and the protection of people, natural sites, and urban areas. They propose suitable materials for construction, clothing, or other applications and they design detection systems aiming to prevent fire or the propagation of it.
Competences and skills
41 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
8 competencesengineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
environmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
green
fire prevention procedures
The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.
fire protection engineering
Application of engineering principles for the design and production of fire detection, prevention and suppression systems that range from the conception of fire alarms to space planning and building design.
fire safety regulations
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
fire-fighting systems
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
safety engineering
The study of the risks associated with engineered designs and systems, accident prevention as well as the safety benefits of reducing deaths and injuries. The discipline focuses on analysing and mitigating potential hazards in engineering processes.
green
technical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
digital
Essential skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceprevent fire in a performance environment
Take steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are aware of fire prevention measures.
Cross-sector
5 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
approve engineering design
Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.
conduct fire tests
Conduct tests on a variety of materials such as building or transportation materials in order to determine their physical properties against fire such as flame resistance, surface burning characteristics, oxygen concentration or smoke generation.
operate fire extinguishers
Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.
perform scientific research
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
research
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceproperties of textile materials
The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, the influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.
Cross-sector
6 competenceschemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
civil engineering
The engineering discipline that studies the design, construction and maintenance of naturally built works such as roads, buildings, and canals.
computer simulation
A programme run on a computer that represents dynamic responses of a system to explore a mathematical model behaviour, using a model of a real system, composed of mathematical equations.
digital
design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
physics
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
thermodynamics
The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesinstall firestops
Attach fire resistant collars or material to pipes and ducts to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through wall or ceiling openings.
organise fire station
Organise the place where fire engines and other equipment are housed to ensure safe and efficient operations.
teach fire fighting principles
Instruct students in the theory and practice of fire fighting, more specifically in courses such as rescue operations, principles of building construction, and flammable liquids and gas fire fighting, with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field.
Sector-specific
2 competencescontain fires
Take the appropriate measures to prevent fires from spreading.
prevent fires on board
Organise fire drills on board. Make sure that appliances for fire prevention fire-fighting are in working order. Take the appropriate action in case of fire, including fires involving oil systems.
Cross-sector
14 competencesact as contact person during equipment incident
Act as the person to be contacted when an equipment incident occurs. Participate in the investigation by providing insights.
advise architects
Give advise on design, safety issues, and cost reduction to architects during the pre-application phase.
advise on construction materials
Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.
- Scope note
- It includes building stone, sand, bricks, clay and gravel.
advise on safety improvements
Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.
conduct fire safety inspections
Conduct inspections in buildings and on sites to assess their fire prevention and safety equipment, evacuation strategies, and related strategies, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
determine fire risks
Evaluate buildings, housing complexes, public places, and sites in order to discover fire risks.
develop material testing procedures
Develop testing protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists to enable a variety of analyses such as environmental, chemical, physical, thermal, structural, resistance or surface analyses on a wide range of materials such as metals, ceramics or plastics.
draft design specifications
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
educate public on fire safety
Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of fire safety equipment, and to raise awareness on fire prevention issues.
perform first fire intervention
Intervene in the case of a fire in order to extinguish the fire or limit the effects pending the arrival of emergency services according to training and procedures.
perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
test safety strategies
Test policies and strategies related to risk and safety management and procedures, such as testing evacuation plans, safety equipment, and carrying out drills.
use different types of fire extinguishers
Understand and apply various methods of firefighting and various types and classes of fire extinguishing equipment.