Diploma in Environmental Health

A person credited with this qualification has the skills to apply appropriate strategies, skills and controls in order to together with related environmental fraternities, ensure a healthy environment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Access may be granted, through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Entry Requirement

• A qualification at Level 5 in Environmental Health.
• National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies with a pass in any two of the following: Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Agricultural Science and Geography.
• Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption with a pass in any two of the following: Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Agricultural Science and Geography.
• National Certificate Vocation, Level 4 with a relevant specialisation, granting access to Diploma studies with a pass in any two of the following: Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Agricultural Science and Geography.

1. Implement strategies to ensure a healthy environment in the workplace.
2. Ensure safe food for human consumption.
3. Implement strategies to prevent or control pollution that can be detrimental to health and the environment.
4. Promote the well-being and implement strategies to prevent ill health of people in their living and recreational environments.

1. Stresses are anticipated, evaluated and effectively controlled in simulations of the workplace.

• The relevant legislation is correctly interpreted an applied for a range of workplace context and reported clearly.

1. Strategies, techniques and methods to assess foods and are applied appropriately to ensure safe food for human consumption.

• Food industries are audited and controlled against established criteria.
• Relevant legislation and policies are correctly applied in both formal and informal food industries.
• A given food context is analysed and the appropriate legislative policies and actions described correctly.

1. Environmental pollutants are been anticipated, evaluated and controlled in the environment effectively.

• The relevant environmental legislation is correctly interpreted and applied for the external environment.

1. The environmental health factors responsible for disease are identified, controlled and evaluated in accordance with the disease management principles.

• The environmental health factors responsible for disease control have been controlled using the application of disease prevention and control techniques.
• A method for the prevention of a pest and vector is been is being identified and recommended.
• The common morbidity and mortality rates have been described and interpreted.
• The impact of urbanisation on the health of communities has been properly appraised through the application of prescribed assessment procedures.
• Health promotion programmes are developed and implemented.
• The health issues are effectively identified and controlled in building and demolition scenarios.

Integrated Assessment

Assessment is continuous and will be done according to the following basis

Formative Assessment

• Written tests on completed theory.
• Laboratory work is assessed where applicable.
• Practical work is assessed where applicable.

Summative Assessment

• One written theoretical examination.
• One written practical examination (applicable to practical/theoretical matter including case studies and/or projects).