DDM 4200: DIPLOMA IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT

This is a one and half year course. The objective is to equip students with skills and knowledge in disaster types and behaviors, be able to prepare, counsel, manage and monitor disasters very closely. At the end of the course, students should be skilled and knowledgeable in the following modules/units:

UNITS

MODULE 1
DMM: 6801    Communication Skills
DMM: 6802    Information Communication Technology
DMM: 6803    Disaster and Behavior Reaction
DMM: 6804    First AID and Other Emergency Toolkits
DMM: 6805    Post traumatic Stress Disorders
DMM: 6806    Water & Sanitation in Emergencies
DMM: 6807    Emergency Planning
DMM: 6808    Office Administrative and Management

MODULE 2
DMM: 6809    Social Research Methods
DMM: 6810    Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
DMM: 6811    Occupational Safety and Health
DMM: 6812    Participatory Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
DMM: 6813    Water and Sanitation in Emergencies
DMM: 6814    Environmental Impact assessment/Environmental Audit
DMM: 6815    Resource Mobilization, Management & Fundraising
DMM: 6816    Computer Skills & Information Communication Technology
DMM: 6817    Project Paper

MODULE 3
DMM 6818: Social Policy and Administrative
DMM 6819: Participatory Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
DMM 6820: Introduction to Counseling
DMM 6821: Practicum

The duration for the course is two years covered in three modules including industrial attachment.

Career /Employment Opportunity: Disaster Preparedness Trainer; Disaster Logistic Manager; Fire Inspector / Investigator; First Aid Trainer; Disaster Victim Counselor; Resource Mobilization Officer.

Progression Path: Degree in related area

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum qualifications are KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent or 3 years’ experience in Community Development activities.
  • Pass Craft Certificate Level where applicable.
  • Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC
  • Certificate in Community development, Social development, Social work, Community Health, Counseling and Psychology.
  • Course open to Beginners, Development facilitators, Project managers and Fresh students

 

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