The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Environmental Management is an advanced qualification designed for professionals who want to strengthen their expertise in managing environmental systems, sustainability practices, and compliance within healthcare settings. This programme is not intended for fresh candidates but is tailored for experienced learners who are committed to enhancing their career prospects, expanding their knowledge, and advancing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Healthcare organisations today face increasing pressure to meet environmental standards, reduce their carbon footprint, and ensure compliance with global sustainability frameworks. This diploma equips learners with the skills to address these challenges by focusing on waste management, energy efficiency, sustainable resource use, risk management, and the integration of environmental policies into healthcare operations. By combining theory with practical applications, the course empowers learners to drive positive change and implement sustainable practices that improve both organisational performance and patient well-being.
Centres delivering this qualification must ensure they provide a professional and supportive learning environment. This includes employing competent and qualified staff, ensuring access to current and relevant resources, and offering comprehensive training materials aligned with international standards. High-quality delivery is essential for learner success and for building the professional confidence required to implement effective environmental management strategies in healthcare.
The Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Environmental Management is the ideal choice for professionals aiming to take on senior roles in environmental compliance, healthcare operations, or sustainability leadership, while making a lasting contribution to the future of healthcare and the environment.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Environmental Management
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
480
Qualification #
LICQ2200791
Qualification Specification
To enroll in theLICQual Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Operations Management , applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200791-1 |
Principles of Healthcare Environmental Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200791-2 |
Environmental Policies, Regulations, and Compliance in Healthcare |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200791-3 |
Waste Management and Pollution Control in Healthcare |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200791-4 |
Sustainable Resource and Energy Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200791-5 |
Risk Assessment, Health, and Safety in Environmental Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200791-6 |
Innovation and Future Trends in Healthcare Environmental Sustainability |
20 |
80 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Principles of Healthcare Environmental Management
- Understand the key concepts, principles, and frameworks of environmental management in healthcare.
- Analyse the relationship between healthcare operations and environmental impact.
- Evaluate the importance of environmental sustainability in improving healthcare outcomes.
- Apply environmental management practices to promote sustainable healthcare operations.
Unit 2: Environmental Policies, Regulations, and Compliance in Healthcare
- Understand international, national, and local environmental regulations relevant to healthcare.
- Evaluate the importance of compliance frameworks in healthcare environmental management.
- Analyse the role of policy in shaping sustainable healthcare practices.
- Apply compliance strategies to ensure healthcare organisations meet environmental standards.
Unit 3: Waste Management and Pollution Control in Healthcare
- Understand the types of healthcare waste and their environmental implications.
- Evaluate best practices in sustainable waste management and pollution prevention.
- Analyse strategies for reducing, reusing, and recycling resources in healthcare facilities.
- Apply waste management systems to minimise environmental risks and improve efficiency.
Unit 4: Sustainable Resource and Energy Management
- Understand the principles of sustainable energy and resource management in healthcare.
- Evaluate methods for improving efficiency in the use of water, energy, and materials.
- Analyse the economic and environmental benefits of sustainable resource use.
- Apply energy and resource management strategies to enhance organisational sustainability.
Unit 5: Risk Assessment, Health, and Safety in Environmental Management
- Understand the importance of environmental risk assessments in healthcare operations.
- Evaluate methods for identifying, analysing, and mitigating environmental risks.
- Analyse the link between environmental risks, health, and workplace safety.
- Apply risk management frameworks to ensure safe and compliant healthcare environments.
Unit 6: Innovation and Future Trends in Healthcare Environmental Sustainability
- Understand the role of innovation and emerging technologies in sustainable healthcare.
- Evaluate global trends and their impact on healthcare environmental practices.
- Analyse how digital transformation can support environmental management.
- Apply innovative solutions to promote sustainability and prepare healthcare systems for future challenges.
The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Environmental Management is designed for professionals who want to develop advanced expertise in sustainability, compliance, and environmental leadership within healthcare. This course is best suited for:
- Healthcare Managers and Administrators – responsible for implementing environmental strategies and ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
- Environmental and Sustainability Officers – professionals managing waste, pollution control, and sustainable resource use in healthcare organisations.
- Facilities and Operations Managers – individuals overseeing energy, waste, and resource management in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centres.
- Health and Safety Managers – professionals integrating environmental risk management with occupational health and safety systems.
- Public Health and Policy Specialists – individuals contributing to environmental policy development and implementation in healthcare systems.
- Quality and Compliance Officers – responsible for monitoring, auditing, and maintaining environmental standards in healthcare organisations.
- Senior Nurses and Clinical Leaders – seeking to expand their leadership roles by incorporating environmental sustainability into patient care and clinical operations.
- Professionals Committed to CPD – learners aiming to expand their knowledge, gain recognition, and advance into senior healthcare sustainability roles.
This qualification is not intended for fresh candidates but for experienced learners who wish to enhance their career prospects, increase their CPD, and contribute to sustainable healthcare operations at a global level.
Centres offering the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Environmental Management must meet high standards of delivery to ensure learner success and compliance with international best practices. To deliver this qualification effectively, centres are required to have:
- Qualified and Experienced Staff – trainers and assessors must hold relevant academic qualifications and professional experience in healthcare, environmental management, or sustainability.
- Strong Quality Assurance Systems – centres must maintain robust internal and external quality assurance processes to ensure fair, transparent, and consistent assessment practices.
- Comprehensive Learning Resources – learners must be provided with up-to-date study materials, digital resources, case studies, and industry-relevant references to support effective learning.
- Appropriate Learning Facilities – training centres should provide suitable classrooms, access to IT systems, and digital platforms to support both in-person and online delivery.
- Learner Support Services – centres must offer academic guidance, mentoring, and professional support to help learners progress successfully through the qualification.
- Commitment to CPD for Staff – centres are expected to ensure trainers and assessors maintain their own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to remain current with industry and environmental standards.
- Compliance with LICQual Standards – centres must fully comply with LICQual’s assessment policies, delivery requirements, and administrative procedures to ensure high-quality outcomes.
By meeting these requirements, centres can deliver a world-class learning experience that equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to lead environmental management initiatives across healthcare organisations.
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.
