Eden University was founded in 2001 as Eden Institute by indigenous Zambian entrepreneurs with a passion for education, training and development of Zambian citizens.
The Institute was dully registered with TEVETA to offer certificate and Diploma courses in technical education and vocational training. With support from the Brethren of Seventh Day Adventist Church, the institute was reorganized. Under new management the Institute recorded unprecedented growth in terms of; infrastructure, courses, student numbers and staff levels.
In June 2016 due to unprecedented growth, the Institute was registered with Higher Education Authority (HEA) as EDEN UNIVERSITY giving it the mandate to award certificates, diplomas, first degrees and post-graduate degrees in line with HEA act.
Goals of Eden University
Like any other University, Eden seeks to help the nation and its citizens attain economic, social and political goals through provision of education, training and development to all its citizens at tertiary level. Its long-term objectives are;
1. To become a premium University that offers top notch demand driven academic prograammes.
2. To supplement Government efforts in the provision of tertiary education in the nation.
3. To improve quality assurance to national and international level for all programmes offered by Eden University.
4. To produce skilled and competent graduates who meet commerce and industry expectations.
5. To provide long life education for the local community in academic and professional studies.
6. To provide opportunities for women to participate in science related courses through scholarships.
7. To offer education opportunities to differently abled persons within our country.
8. To contribute to national development through education and training of human capital.
Eden University Vision
To be an international Christian University of choice, dynamically shaping the future generation.
Eden University Mission
To contribute in transforming communities, inspiring and serving humanity through development, innovation and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.
Eden University Core Values
To walk the talk, the University is founded on the following core values;
· Christian values
· Accountability
· Transparent
· Integrity
· Equity
· Professionalism
Eden University Customers
In our quest to increase market share, the University has developed a diverse custom base spread across the nation, SADC region and now entering the international market.
Eden University strategic focus is to reach all corners of Zambia by opening sate light offices/campus in each provincial capital and beyond that enters the international market. To achieve this, the University remains committed to investing heavily in Information Technology and digital technological platform to be efficient and effective in the way knowledge is delivered to learners.
Fire department is responsible for community safety protection within the jurisdiction. Emergencies in the service range from pedestrian vehicle accidents, motor vehicle accidents, house fires, veld fires, rescue incidents, hazardous material incidents and other humanitarian services.
Fire department is established for the purpose of; preventing the outbreak or spread of a fire; fighting or extinguishing a fire; the protection of life or property against a fire or other threatening danger; the rescue of life or property from a fire or other danger; the rendering of an ambulance service as an integral part of the fire brigade service; and the performance of any other function connected with fire.
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001; The standard for fire fighter professional competence the mission of the fire department is to save life protect property and the environment.
Fire fighting involves intermittent high-energetic work that increases the heart rate, and may cause fatigue, over-exhaustion and a lower cognitive performance, possibly leading to human errors and/or accidents. As in other emergency services (e.g. police and ambulance work), the emergency nature of fire fighting is characterised by irregular incidents during day and night shifts. Actual fire-fighting is characterised by variable working conditions and unpredictable and heavy physical demands.
Firefighting is one of the most stressful occupations coupled with anxiety it imposes on fire fighters due to unknown situations and unforeseen emergencies. Fire fighters have a tough job with intense psychological and physical demands of analyzing the situation, taking decisions, deploying hoses, dragging them in the burning structure, operating heavy equipment, carrying victims to safe area and many other emergency activities.
The nature of job requires strength, discipline, positive attitude, and regular exercise to cope effectively with the demands.
To qualify and appointed for the job of firefighting, fire fighters have to undergo physical fitness tests, such as the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). This test measures cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance. Furthermore, prospective fire fighters have to undergo a medical checkup that clears them from participating in the job.
Fire fighters perform variety of tasks depending on the jurisdiction in which they are employed.
Many fire departments perform general fire fighting duties including but not limited to responding to all the emergency calls involving fire, motor vehicle accidents (MVA), pedestrian accidents (PVA), hazardous material accidents (HAZMAT) and many other humanitarian services that include proactive services and disaster incidents. Fire departments within the metropolitan municipalities have already started breaking the larger firefighting job into smaller tasks to create areas of specialization for their employees like in the United States of America which remains the global leader for fire services.
A fire fighter is defined by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as a competent individual who ‘s primary function is to fight different types of fires, rescue victims and mitigate harm in any emergency using variety of equipment.
The complexity of modern industrial and commercial life has created an increase in the skills needed in fire fighting and rescue events. The fire service also known as fire brigade or fire department is one of three main units of emergency services provided by every country to its citizens. The skills required for safe operations are earned and practiced by fire fighters during training sessions throughout their career.
The university together with the fire departments under private and the government play a crucial role to advance the interest of the country by building capacity and resolve emergency and non-emergency problems for the safety of the citizens.
In every country that succeeded to develop and transform their operations, education and training formed the bedrock from which solutions were produced.
In the fire service there are four groups of courses; basic and advance competencies, short management courses and tertiary courses.
The basic and advance competency courses enable fire fighters to acquire skills and knowledge necessary to work in any emergency from simple to complex, whereas the management courses focus more on building competence in the management or administration of the business.
The Bachelor of Science in Fire Engineering and Rescue Management will enable graduates to demonstrate high level of competence in the application, analysis and in-depth knowledge of fire science, building engineering, technology and management.
In view of the above, the Eden University have developed a contemporary curriculum which speaks to the needs of industry, commerce, Government and the general public.
Eden University shall endeavour to train and produce first class Fire fighters and Fire Engineers of high veracity, with modern skills and competencies to meet national, regional and international standards.
A Bachelor of Science (BSC) in Fire Engineering and Rescue Management is a learning programme on the Zambia Qualifications Framework (ZQF) Level 7 with the minimum credits of 480, preparing individuals as specialists in the fields of Fire and Emergency Services.
The degree seeks to increase fire engineers’ knowledge in scientific, management and technological principles underlying the phenomenon of fire and hazards associated with emergency and non-emergencies. Graduates would have knowledge in emergency and non-emergency situations including but not limited to structural fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous material, public education, law enforcement and humanitarian services using sophisticated fire equipment and machinery.
The course further enables graduate to support the strategic objective of the fire department; life safety, property conservation and the environment protection. The qualification seeks to empower graduates to plan, coordinate, apply and implement any technique used to evaluate, analyse, manage and produce best results in any situation pertaining to the scope of fire fighting from lower level to the highest.
The fire engineer will be able to demonstrate the understanding of building technology, modern management style, fire engineering science and hydraulics to rationalize beyond reasonable doubt in every fire related matter.
The graduates shall display a high level of professionalism in all the interactions. The fire officer should be able to communicate effectively using variety of media, establish and maintain effective working relationship with personnel in various levels towards the fulfilling of the mission of the department which is to safe life, protect property and the environment.
The qualification encompasses both active and proactive services which are aimed at fire protection. Fire protection focuses on fire prevention, fire detection, response, suppression and mitigation.
The completion of a 480-credits Degree will meet the minimum entry requirement for admission to a Master’s degree in selected fields. A qualification may not be awarded for early exit from a Degree programme however, when the need arises or in special cases it may be awarded.
The benefits of introducing degree programmes for fire professionals are threefold:
· Provision of career path progression for those already in the profession
· Creating a credible and respectable professional status for the Fire fighters
· Enhancing the quality of service delivery and care to various stakeholders
3.0 The Curriculum Structure
The curriculum consists of courses organized per term different and spiraling levels numbered. Generally, the courses at an earlier level are per-requisite for the understanding of courses at the next (higher) level.
N/B: Practical/ Drills (work Integrated Learning) will be conducted at the end of each term. This forms part of the learning input with specified hours to be attained by each student and assessments will be conducted by qualified instructors.
4.0 CERTIFICATION
YEAR 1 is Equivalent to a Certificate Qualification in Fire Engineering.
YEAR 2 is Equivalent to a Diploma Qualification in Fire Engineering
YEAR 3 is Equivalent to an Advanced Diploma Qualification in Fire Engineering
YEAR 4 is Equivalent to a BSC Degree Qualification in Fire Engineering
5.0 Admission Requirements
5.1 School levers; 5 O levels including English and Mathematics
5.2 In service; GCE, prior learning and minimum 3 year experience
5.3 attach a copy of your NRC to the application form
6.0 DELIVERY MODE
6.1 December 2018 block Release: strictly Open and Distance Learning
6.2 January, 2019 intake: Full time
7.0 PRICING
7.1 K 4,200 PER TERM ON DISTANCE
7.2 K5,500 PER TERM ON DISTANCE WITH ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD
7.3 FULL TIME STUDENTS FOR JANUARY 2019, PRICE TO BE ADVISED
7.0 EXEMPTIONS POLICY
Exemptions will be considered on a case by case basis. All applicants with prior learning are encouraged to attached all educational qualifications and apply for exemptions.
