The LICQual Level 5 International Diploma in Disaster Management is a comprehensive, advanced-level qualification designed for professionals seeking to develop in-depth expertise in managing disasters and crises on a global scale. Whether you are already working in the field of disaster response, emergency management, or humanitarian aid, this course will enhance your ability to strategically plan, mitigate, and respond to various types of disasters.
With a focus on both practical skills and theoretical knowledge, this diploma will prepare you to effectively manage and lead disaster management initiatives across diverse environments, ensuring the safety and resilience of communities worldwide.
The LICQual Level 5 International Diploma in Disaster Management provides a robust foundation in the principles, strategies, and best practices required to handle complex disaster situations. This course covers a wide range of topics, including disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, while emphasizing the importance of both local and global perspectives in disaster management.
The LICQual Level 5 International Diploma in Disaster Management is ideal for professionals aiming to elevate their careers in disaster management and humanitarian relief, offering you the tools and knowledge to lead and make impactful decisions in emergency situations.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 5 International Diploma in Disaster Management
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
360
Qualification #
LICQ2200008
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 5 International Diploma in Disaster Management, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200008-1 |
Disaster Management – Theory and Application |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200008-2 |
Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200008-3 |
Risk Perception Awareness in Disaster Management |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200008-4 |
Gender inclusive Disaster Management: A non-discriminatory approach |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200008-5 |
Foundations of Research |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200008-6 |
Sustainable Disaster Recovery: Operationalizing an Existing Agenda |
10 |
60 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Disaster Management – Theory and Application
- Understand the core principles, concepts, and theories underlying disaster management.
- Apply disaster management theory to real-world scenarios, demonstrating the ability to develop and implement effective disaster response and recovery plans.
- Analyze and evaluate various disaster management strategies to identify best practices and areas for improvement in response efforts.
2. Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication
- Develop and implement effective communication strategies for disaster preparedness and emergency response.
- Utilize appropriate communication tools and platforms to inform and guide the public during crisis situations.
- Design inclusive, culturally sensitive communication plans that address diverse community needs.
3. Risk Perception Awareness in Disaster Management
- Analyze how risk perception influences individual and community disaster preparedness behavior.
- Identify psychological, social, and cultural factors affecting public understanding of disaster risks.
- Design risk communication strategies that enhance awareness and promote proactive risk reduction actions.
4. Gender-Inclusive Disaster Management: A Non-Discriminatory Approach
- Understand the importance of integrating gender considerations into disaster management planning and response.
- Analyze the impact of disasters on different gender groups and develop strategies to ensure that disaster management efforts are inclusive and equitable.
- Implement gender-sensitive disaster management policies and practices that address the unique needs of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children.
5. Foundations of Research
- Develop essential research skills to conduct disaster management-related studies, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Apply appropriate research methodologies to gather and analyze data related to disaster risk reduction, response, and recovery.
- Critically evaluate research findings to inform disaster management strategies and contribute to evidence-based policy development.
6. Sustainable Disaster Recovery: Operationalizing an Existing Agenda
- Understand the principles of sustainable recovery in the aftermath of a disaster, with a focus on long-term community resilience.
- Develop strategies for operationalizing disaster recovery plans that integrate sustainability, environmental protection, and economic growth.
- Evaluate and implement recovery measures that foster social, economic, and environmental sustainability, ensuring the rebuilding process benefits all affected stakeholders.
This diploma is ideal for:
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
