Diploma in Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene.
Access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene remains a critical challenge worldwide. According to the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (2011 data), 36% of the global population 2.5 billion people lack improved sanitation facilities, and 768 million rely on unsafe drinking water sources. Poor water, sanitation, and hygiene practices contribute to disease, malnutrition, and preventable deaths, particularly among children, while limiting economic opportunities for affected communities.
This Diploma in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of WASH principles, environmental health, and community level interventions. The course emphasizes practical strategies for water supply, waste management, and hygiene promotion, addressing both public health and development needs in emergency and non-emergency settings.
By the end of this course, a competent learner will be able to:
• Public Health Understanding: Understand public health and appreciate current and future disease burdens in developing countries.
• WASH and Environmental Health Correlation: Relate WASH and environmental health to public health, including nutrition, within the context of community development.
• Practical Implementation: Understand the practicalities of community water supply, waste management (including drainage), and related environmental health issues to promote effective community hygiene.
• Performance Indicators: Examine indicators of performance in WASH and broader environmental health initiatives.
By the end of the Diploma in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), learners will be able to:
• Understand the link between WASH, environmental health, and public health
• Design and implement community water supply, sanitation, and hygiene interventions
• Monitor and ensure water quality, safety, and efficient distribution
• Manage sanitation systems and waste treatment effectively
• Promote hygiene practices and environmental health at community and organizational levels
• Apply WASH principles in both emergency and development contexts
Module 1: Introduction to WASH
• Introduction to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
• Role of Frontline WASH Workers
• Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health
• Environmental Health Hazards
• Public Health Overview
• Assessing Public Health Interventions in Emergency and Development Settings
• Assignment
Module 2: Water Safety and Distribution
• Water Safety Plans
• Duties and Responsibilities of Water Utilities
• Household Water Collection, Treatment, Storage, and Handling
• Efficient Use of Water
• Monitoring Water Quality
• Financing Urban Water Services
• Water Emergencies and Emergency Water Supply
• Public–Private Partnerships and Other Commercial Opportunities
• Assignment
Module 3: Water Supply
• Introduction to Water Supply
• Water and Public Health
• Water Sources and Their Characteristics
• Water Pollution
• Water Treatment Technologies for Large-Scale Supply
• Operation and Maintenance of Water Treatment and Supply Systems
• Distribution, Leakage, and Illegal Connections
• Assignment
Module 4: Sanitation and Waste Management
• Introduction to Sanitation and Waste Management
• Effects of Poor Sanitation and Waste Management
• Rapid Assessment of Urban Sanitation and Waste Management
• Liquid Wastes: Sources, Types, and Characteristics
• Latrine Technology Options for Urban Areas
• Liquid Waste Management and Treatment
• Assignment
• WASH program officers and frontline workers
• Community health workers
• NGO and humanitarian organization staff
• Environmental health officers
• Policy and planning officers in water and sanitation sectors
• Students pursuing careers in public health, environmental health, and community development
• Format: Self-Paced and Distance Learning
• Language of Instruction: English
• Duration: 6 Months
• Level: Intermediate
Learners will be evaluated through:
• Assignments: 60%
• Research Project/Term Paper: 30%
• Final Examination: 10%
Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded a Diploma in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Certificate and Transcript by Jocy Visionary Training Institute.
Fee: USD 800
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
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Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Weekend & Public Holidays: Closed
Call: +254 707 431 490
Email: info@jocyvisionaryinstitute.com
Location: Flame Tree Building, 2nd floor, Uhuru street. Thika