Online Course – Certified Professional Internship in Fire and Life Support Systems by Google, L&T EduTech

Leading integrative fire safety training. Master essential techniques for building safety.

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Professional Certificate

Intermediate level

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Broad understanding of fire protection
  • Fire detection and suppression
  • Emergency response strategies
  • Understanding types of fire
  • Understanding building use categories
  • Understanding construction types
  • Fire resistance and building safety rating requirements
  • Fire division strategies
  • Understanding engineering components such as pipe and equipment diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Fire pump and hose arrangements
  • Knowledge of foam fire extinguishing
  • Design and implementation of safety and fire systems
  • Maintenance of safety and fire systems
  • Installation of fire safety systems in industrial environments
  • Safety project management

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Fire safety professionals and inspectors
  • Building and facilities managers
  • Fire safety engineers
  • Fire detection and extinguishing system designers
  • Safety project managers
  • Fire Safety Systems Technician
  • Fire safety consultants
  • Maintenance personnel in industrial buildings

Specializations – Course Series 4

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the field of fire safety and protection systems with our dedicated courses. These courses are designed to provide students with a broad understanding of fire protection, detection, suppression, and emergency response strategies.

The specialization offers valuable insights that can be applied across all areas of construction and industry. The foundation module exposes students to the critical dynamics of fire and its impact on life and property, including essential topics such as:

  • Types of fire
  • Building use categories
  • Types of construction

The focus then shifts to life safety systems, where students address emergency measures, fire resistance, and rating requirements essential to building safety.

The investigation continues with an in-depth investigation of:

  • Fire division strategies
  • Engineering components such as pipe and equipment diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Fire pump and hose arrangements

The following modules cover pump and sump capacities, foam suppression systems, sprinkler configurations, fire alarm systems and the roles of safety markings, so that students will acquire essential practical knowledge and skills for the design, implementation and maintenance of effective fire and safety systems in a variety of environments.

Target audience:

  • Fire safety professionals and inspectors
  • Building and facilities managers

Hands-on Learning Project

Students will be actively engaged in installing comprehensive fire safety systems in industrial environments, integrating fire detection, suppression, and alarm systems.

This hands-on experience will strengthen students’ understanding of the engineering principles of fire safety, regulatory compliance, and project management, thereby upgrading their skills and knowledge to ensure robust and effective fire protection solutions.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Fundamentals of life protection, detection and safety systems

Course 1 – 6 hours

This comprehensive course introduces participants to the complex world of fire safety and building protection systems. The modules cover critical aspects, from understanding the basic dynamics of fire to the central role of fire protection systems.

  • Relationship between construction types and fire rating requirements.
  • The impact of floor area ratio (FAR) on permitted building heights and areas.
  • Material hazards and the National Building Code of India.
  • Active and passive protection systems.

The course also addresses life safety systems, including exit design, travel distances, and fire protection strategies.

Designed to learn:

  • Fire safety professionals.
  • Fire safety, civil and architectural engineering students.
  • Engineers active in the field of building safety.

Fire extinguishing system

Course 2 – 6 hours

This course is an in-depth exploration of the engineering components essential to the construction of firefighting structures and infrastructure. It covers a wide range of essential components that enable effective fire safety systems.

  • Visual representations in industrial processes.
  • Calculations and industry standards.
  • Principles of water distribution system design.

The course offers an in-depth understanding of system synchronization and compliance with rules.

Designed to learn:

  • Fire safety professionals.
  • Mechanical, civil and fire safety engineering students.

Fire protection system

Course 3 – 8 hours

A broad course on fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems and foam reduction technologies.

  • Wet and dry sprinkler systems.
  • Foam reduction systems.
  • Water spray systems.

The course offers dynamic and practical education in a variety of areas of fire protection.

Designed to learn:

  • Fire safety professionals.
  • Students of fire safety engineering, mechanical engineering, and building management.

Fire detection and alarm systems and safety sections

Course 4 – 7 hours

The full module “Types of Fire Detection Systems” is examined as part of the course, and participants delve into the intricacies of fire safety.

  • Conventional fire detection systems versus dedicated detection systems.
  • Fire detection devices: smoke, flame and heat detectors.
  • Fire safety and emergency sections.

The course equips participants with the knowledge and skills essential for the implementation and maintenance of fire safety measures.

Designed to learn:

  • Fire safety professionals.
  • Students of fire safety engineering, electrical engineering, and building management.