The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Public Health (Cert PH) is a specialised qualification designed for healthcare and public health professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge, advance their career prospects, and improve their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This course is not intended for fresh candidates; it is specifically tailored for learners who already have experience in healthcare, community services, or related sectors and wish to gain a deeper understanding of public health principles and practices.
Learners on this course will explore a broad range of public health topics, including disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, environmental health, and community wellbeing strategies. The qualification provides practical knowledge and skills to support effective public health interventions, enabling learners to make informed decisions, promote healthier communities, and contribute to population health improvement initiatives.
The course emphasises both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Learners will examine strategies for disease surveillance, health education, policy implementation, and risk management, preparing them to address contemporary public health challenges.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Public Health must ensure that all teaching is conducted by competent and qualified staff, supported with appropriate learning resources and materials. Accredited centres must provide a structured and safe learning environment that promotes learner engagement, practical competency, and successful achievement of the qualification.
Upon completion, learners will not only expand their professional expertise but also strengthen their capacity to influence public health outcomes, implement effective interventions, and contribute meaningfully to community health initiatives. This qualification is ideal for professionals committed to advancing their knowledge and making a tangible impact in public health practice.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Public Health (Cert PH)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
24
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200836
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Public Health (Cert PH), applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200836-1 |
Introduction to Public Health |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200836-2 |
Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200836-3 |
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200836-4 |
Environmental Health and Safety |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200836-5 |
Public Health Policy, Planning, and Management |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200836-6 |
Professional Practice and Ethics in Public Health |
4 |
20 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Introduction to Public Health
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Explain the role and significance of public health in society and healthcare systems.
- Analyse key concepts, principles, and objectives of public health practice.
- Identify emerging and contemporary public health challenges and their impact on communities.
- Evaluate the contribution of public health interventions to population wellbeing.
Unit 2: Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Describe the principles of epidemiology and patterns of disease within populations.
- Apply methods for collecting, interpreting, and reporting public health data.
- Conduct basic outbreak investigations and understand surveillance system operations.
- Discuss the role of national and international public health organisations in disease control.
Unit 3: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Develop strategies for health promotion and improving community wellbeing.
- Explain vaccination programmes and other preventive healthcare measures.
- Design lifestyle interventions to reduce the risk of common diseases.
- Plan and implement educational campaigns to raise public health awareness.
Unit 4: Environmental Health and Safety
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Assess the impact of environmental factors on population health.
- Apply principles of sanitation, hygiene, and safe water management in practice.
- Identify and manage occupational and community health risks.
- Understand and implement relevant environmental health policies and legislation.
Unit 5: Public Health Policy, Planning, and Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Analyse the development and implementation of health policies.
- Plan and allocate resources effectively for public health programmes.
- Apply leadership and governance principles to public health management.
- Engage communities and evaluate programmes to improve public health outcomes.
Unit 6: Professional Practice and Ethics in Public Health
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Explain ethical principles and legal responsibilities in public health practice.
- Apply professional standards, accountability, and clinical governance principles.
- Develop reflective practice and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) strategies.
- Ensure safe, effective, and equitable public health interventions in professional practice.
This course is designed for learners who wish to enhance their expertise in public health and make a meaningful impact on community wellbeing. It is ideal for:
- Healthcare professionals such as nurses, healthcare assistants, and allied health workers seeking to expand their knowledge in public health and disease prevention.
- Public health practitioners and community health officers aiming to strengthen skills in health promotion, epidemiology, and community health management.
- Social care workers and support staff who work with vulnerable populations and want to improve health outcomes through preventive strategies.
- Environmental health officers and safety practitioners looking to enhance their understanding of sanitation, hygiene, and environmental health management.
- Learners committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and career advancement in healthcare, public health, or community services.
- Organisations and teams in healthcare and community settings seeking to upskill staff for effective health promotion, policy implementation, and public health interventions.
- Individuals interested in population health and community wellbeing, aiming to contribute to evidence-based public health initiatives and programmes.
To deliver the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Public Health effectively and maintain high-quality standards, centres must meet the following requirements:
- Accredited Training Facility: Centres must hold proper accreditation to deliver Level 3 healthcare and public health qualifications in compliance with LICQual quality standards.
- Qualified and Competent Staff: Trainers should be experienced healthcare or public health professionals with expertise in epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, and community health practice.
- Comprehensive Learning Resources: Centres must provide learners with up-to-date textbooks, journals, digital resources, and evidence-based guidelines relevant to public health.
- Practical Training Facilities: Access to community health settings, laboratories, or simulation environments for practical exercises and applied public health learning.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Centres must maintain strict health, safety, and infection control protocols to ensure the safety of learners and staff.
- Assessment and Evaluation Capability: Ability to conduct both theoretical and practical assessments, including case studies, projects, and practical demonstrations, aligned with LICQual standards.
- Learner Support Services: Provision of academic support, mentoring, and guidance to help learners achieve their learning outcomes successfully.
- Technology and IT Infrastructure: Access to e-learning platforms, online research databases, and digital tools to support theoretical and practical learning components.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: Systems for accurate learner registration, progress tracking, assessment documentation, and timely certification.
- Compliance with International Standards: Centres should align training delivery with global best practices in public health, epidemiology, and community health interventions.
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.
