Short course/CPD
Emergency Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation
Course date: Please enquire
Course overview
Given the frequency of displaced populations as a consequence of conflict and the inevitable occurrence of natural disasters, there is a need for a basic knowledge in the provision of safe water supply and introduction of environmental sanitation under difficult circumstances.
Location
Course fee:
- £1400 - Standard. 20% discount for Cranfield alumni, 10% discount for colleagues of alumni
- £1340 - Professional/trade association discount
- £1280 - Multiple bookings*
*Minimum of five delegates.
Accommodation fee:
Accommodation is not included in the price.
How to register
To request a place on this course, please complete the online Registration Form.
If you have any queries please contact:
Academic Operations Unit.
T: +44 (0) 1234 754176
E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk
F: +44 (0) 1234 751206
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL, UK
T: +44 (0) 1234 754176
E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk
F: +44 (0) 1234 751206
Please be aware that short courses/CPD are subject to:
Booking ConditionsAccreditation
This course is accredited for CIWEM CPD.
Course description
- Nature & type of emergency (natural and man-made disasters, rapid- and slow-onset, complex emergencies)
- The relief “system”; refugees & IDPs, humanitarian standards e.g. SPHERE
- Phases of emergency (acute, post-acute, transition to development/normality)
- Water supply – refugee camp supplies (sources & appropriate/specialist kit), non-camp situation requiring emergency distribution (tankers, bottles), rehabilitation of damaged supplies (mobilisation, communication, information requirements)
- Water treatment in above contexts e.g. camp scale, household water treatment
- Public health in emergencies:
- Excreta disposal – mainly refugee camp situation (acute versus post-acute phases)
- Solid waste management – hazardous materials e.g. hospital waste
- Environmental sanitation – solid waste, vector control, hygiene education/promotion
- Disaster management: refugee camp logistics, coordination with other sectors e.g. shelter, food security, medical supplies & services, electricity.
- Public information needs e.g. health risks, water disinfection, location of emergency centres etc.
- Safety & security issues – acceptance, deterrence and protection. Personal, organisational and served population security. Ambushing, kidnapping, theft, mines, ongoing conflict, building collapse and natural threats, for both local population and aid workers.
On successful completion of this module the delegate will be able to:
- Differentiate and describe the characteristics of different types of emergency situation and phases.
- Understand the main issues surrounding logistics and management of emergency situations.
- Evaluate, select and design appropriate emergency water supply including its treatment.
- Design & establish measures to address public health issues in emergencies and minimise risks of epidemics: environmental sanitation, solid waste and vector control measures.
- Understand need for public information and coordination with other sectors to ensure basic needs are met. PDP.
- Evaluate alternative points of view and demonstrate an ability to summarise clearly to others.
- Organise, manage and execute an assignment to achieve specified objectives within a time-frame.
- Communicate findings in a professional manner in written form.
This short course is also a module associated with a Masters-level programme. For further information please click on the programme title directly above in the Quick navigation box.
