Places still available: Gas, vapour and dust explosion hazards – protection, mitigation and prediction

Published: 07 March, 2011

Part of the (UK) University of Leed’s Fire & Explosion Engineering MSc programme, this standalone week course runs Monday 4th until Friday 8th April 2011.

Running since 1998, this successful programme offers advanced training in the field of fire and explosion engineering for candidates wishing to either embark on a new and exciting career, or to formalise/upgrade their professional qualifications and experience with recognisable and transferable academic qualifications.

If you interested in attending or need further details, contact Sophie Chopping :

Sophie Chopping, T: +44 (0)113 343 2494, cpd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk

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