Diploma In Disaster Management

Course overview

Rationale

Like many other countries in the world, Kenya has experienced emergencies and disasters of various magnitudes. As a result, disaster preparedness and management are increasingly being integrated in the various sectors of the economy and government. The need for preparedness has also necessitated the development of adequate human capacity for people working in these areas. Regrettably though, relevant personnel have been inadequately equipped with capabilities to effectively respond to disasters, when they arise. There is also an urgent need to avoid relying on foreign expertise in this field. The proposed course therefore, will address these issues.

Target group

In light of the need for preparedness, there is a pressing necessity to create a cadre of personnel capable of professionally dealing with emergencies and disasters at all levels. Specifically, the course will target:

• Those charged with controlling and managing disasters in organizations such as government, private industries, NGOs, and others.
• Officers serving in the armed forces, the police, the navy and other related fields.
• Those working in disaster prone areas such as mines, airports, sea ports, factories, industrial plants and construction sites.
• Rescue and relief workers working in NGOs and other relief organizations.
• All other persons willing to build a career in disaster management

Fees and funding

This diploma/degree is supported by the AHEEN RDP Pathways Program scholarship, which includes tuition & other university fees, data bundles, loaned device, and a required elective on social-emotional learning).

Career opportunities

The world is experiencing emergencies and disasters of various magnitudes and as a result, disaster preparedness and management are increasingly being integrated in the various sectors of the economy and government. The need for preparedness has also necessitated the development of adequate human capacity for people working in these areas,In addition the need to give a more effective and concrete response to crisis situations and contexts has increased exponentially, and with this the need for a professional profile that deals with managing and organizing the response in the field.

Careers in disaster management include:

• Security and Safety officers
• Emergency Management Compliance Officer
• Environmental health and safety officer
• Emergency response officer
• Border patrol agent
• Safety specialist
• Disaster Preparedness Trainer
• Disaster Logistic officer
• Fire Inspector / Investigator officers
• First Aid Trainer
• Disaster Victim Counselor
• Disaster resource mobilization officer.
• Humanitarian Aid Worker
• Disaster Risk management

Entry requirements

• Mean grade of C – (minus) at KCSE or Division III or equivalent
• Holders of a certificate in Disaster Management from recognized institutions with relevant work experience of two years and above.)

Teaching and learning

The diploma in disaster management has 24 credits. It is a four semester course. In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd semesters, a student will be required to take six units. In the 4th semester, the student will take four course units, and undertake a Research Project equivalent to 2 units.

Modules

The diploma in disaster management has 24 units/modules to be completed by the student

Learning environment

The student will engage in e-learning, Google meet tutorials, exercises, discussion forums, quizzes, group work and Presentations, individual and group assignments, independent learning, Library and internet search, project.

Assessment

• The common regulations for the University Examinations shall apply.
• The course grading will be by continuous assessment tests which will account for 30%.
• End of semester examination will account for 70%.
• Minimum pass mark will be 40%

Next steps / Application process

Go to https://admissions.ku.ac.ke/index.php/resources
and click "Admission Forms -:Certificate,Diploma & Degree" to download the application form.