Diploma in Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 5)

Applied Emergency and Disaster Management is a comprehensive field that encompasses various strategies, techniques, and methodologies aimed at mitigating, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Professionals in this field are tasked with the critical responsibility of safeguarding lives, property, and infrastructure during emergencies and disasters. The diploma program in Applied Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 5) equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to effectively navigate the complexities of emergency situations and manage disaster events efficiently.

The curriculum of the Applied Emergency and Disaster Management diploma program covers a wide range of subjects, including emergency preparedness, risk assessment, crisis communication, disaster response planning, humanitarian assistance, and recovery operations. Students learn how to analyze potential hazards, develop emergency response plans, coordinate rescue and relief efforts, and facilitate community resilience building initiatives. Designed to meet the evolving challenges of contemporary society, the diploma program is tailored to provide students with practical, hands-on experience through simulated exercises, case studies, and real-world scenarios. Taught by experienced industry professionals and subject matter experts, the program ensures that students gain valuable insights into the dynamic field of emergency and disaster management.

Upon completion of the diploma program, graduates emerge as competent and skilled professionals ready to embark on rewarding careers in various sectors, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, emergency services, healthcare facilities, and private enterprises. Whether pursuing roles as emergency managers, disaster recovery specialists, crisis communication coordinators, or humanitarian aid workers, individuals with qualifications in Applied Emergency and Disaster Management are well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

The Applied Emergency and Disaster Management diploma program offers a unique opportunity for career-oriented individuals who are passionate about making a difference in times of crisis. With a strong emphasis on practical training and industry relevance, the program prepares students for diverse career pathways in the dynamic field of emergency management. Whether aspiring to lead emergency response teams, coordinate disaster relief efforts, or contribute to disaster resilience planning, graduates of the program emerge as resilient, adaptable, and resourceful professionals ready to tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world.

The qualification level has broader coverage of knowledge and practical skills required for the vocational sector. The qualification has the potential to prepare students for progression to the Diploma in Applied Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 6).

Who is this qualification for?

Personnel in applied emergency and disaster management are crucial for addressing the complex challenges posed by natural and human-made disasters in our modern society. As the frequency and intensity of disasters continue to rise, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can effectively manage emergency response and disaster recovery efforts. Whether you’re currently working in emergency services, disaster relief organizations, government agencies, or seeking to enter this field, this diploma program equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in applied emergency and disaster management.

The diploma in applied emergency and disaster management (Level 5) is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of emergency planning, response strategies, risk assessment, crisis communication, and disaster recovery. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical exercises, you will gain insights into the dynamics of various types of emergencies and disasters, including natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires, as well as human-made disasters such as industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, and pandemics. Your studies will cover a range of topics, including incident command systems, emergency operations management, hazard mitigation, community resilience, humanitarian aid, and disaster preparedness. You will learn how to assess risks, develop emergency response plans, coordinate relief efforts, and collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to ensure effective disaster management.

Upon completion of this diploma program, you will be well-prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities in emergency management agencies, non-governmental organizations, public safety departments, healthcare facilities, corporate crisis management teams, and other relevant sectors. Whether you aspire to become an emergency manager, disaster recovery specialist, crisis communication coordinator, or humanitarian aid worker, this qualification will provide you with the necessary expertise to make a meaningful impact in the field of applied emergency and disaster management.

The Diploma in Applied Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 5) is a comprehensive qualification tailored for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise and proficiency in managing emergencies and disasters. This diploma equips learners with specialized skills essential for roles within various emergency and disaster management sectors. It caters to professionals already working in these fields, as well as those aspiring to commence a career or further develop their knowledge in:

• Emergency Response Coordinator
• Disaster Recovery Specialist
• Crisis Management Consultant
• Emergency Operations Center Manager
• Humanitarian Aid Worker
• Public Safety Officer
• Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
• Risk Assessment Specialist
• Disaster Relief Coordinator
• Community Resilience Manager
• Emergency Management Planner

What makes this course special?

The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences
(MUTAS ) is one of the world’s most successful and best-preferred applied (hands-on) learning brand. The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences
qualifications place greater emphasis on self-employment and employer engagement and work readiness. The MUTAS -Namibia provides 70% practical and 30% theory teaching and learning methodologies coupled with various practical learning-focused activities that fully engage our students. The MUTAS programs in Applied Emergency and Disaster Management are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities.

Why you must study with MUTAS ?

At the Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences
(MUTAS ), we know how important it is for career ambitious people to get the right education to start and further develop their careers.

With today’s industry and employers demanding so much more than just a qualification to contain the effects of global competition and to attain a competitive edge, here are the main six (6) reasons why you must choose to study at MUTAS :

Work Readiness

MUTAS courses will give you real hands on experience in pursuing your education. It is what is called learning by doing it or action learning. Based on a 70% practical (action learning, action research, projects, reflective thinking, critical thinking, etc.) and 30% theory teaching and learning and assessments methodologies, all the MUTAS students become work ready (prepared) during their first year of study and graduate with strong work ethics, analytical, problem solving, communication and entrepreneurial skills which are the major factors that employers are looking for in their new recruits.

Employability

MUTAS higher vocational, technical and professional courses prepare students for employment and self-employment. The MUTAS courses develop a student’s employability skills as they offer the experience of real-life practical tasks and work placements. MUTAS qualifications are generally well-regarded by employers as the courses enable students to develop useful hands-on skills in respective fields of study and in critical areas such as problem solving, time management, entrepreneurial, communication, work behavior, visionary and focus minded, team work, and project planning, execution to evaluation. The knowledge and skills you get from MUTAS programs will make you be sought after by employers locally and globally. MUTAS helps students to gain strong knowledge and skills that are essential to start and successfully run their own businesses and/or to be appreciated competent and productive employees that every employer would like to hire.

Relevant

MUTAS courses are designed and developed with the help of the employers, industrial experts, professional bodies, higher education experts and lecturers. This keeps the MUTAS curriculum to be industry driven and relevant for today and the future’s job market and self-employment. MUTAS qualifications provide students with industry-specific knowledge, skills and competencies which make graduates’ work outputs to be relevant to their employers’ missions, visions and goals.

Practical Teaching and Assessments

The MUTAS teaching and learning is based on the seven (7) major principles teaching and learning through which theory knowledge is practically applied into various practical teaching and learning methods including action learning, projects supported by verifiable tangible evidences (outcomes), critical reflective thinking, case scenarios, job placements, industrial site visits, public lectures led by industrial experts, etc.

The assessment for MUTAS courses is largely based on regular coursework and work experience, which makes them an ideal option for those who crumble under the pressure of exams.

All the MUTAS programs are assessed through objective and rigor-based assignments and projects for which origination is examined through the Turnitin IT Application to ensure that each student submits his/her own true work. The outcome of these assignments must be in an implementable practical and quality standard.  

Career and Education Progression

Employers value MUTAS qualifications as the courses are industry-centered and directed. In other words, unlike academic programs, the MUTAS courses give students the industry-specific knowledge and skills which makes them readily employable. This, combined with the problem solving, time management, entrepreneurial, communication, work behavior, visionary and focus minded, team work, and project planning skills they gained throughout their learning process give the MUTAS graduates a strong competitive edge to progress in senior job positions and to further pursue their postgraduate professional degrees such as Masters to Professional Doctorate Degree programs at various reputable higher education institutions/universities.

Reputation and Prestige

• The industry relevance, practicality, career specific and quality of the MUTAS qualification will make you to standout and visibly be seen and noticed in a cloud of many academically qualified graduates.
• As more employers expect their new employees to have relevant practical skills and competencies than costly academic knowledge, MUTAS makes your CV and profile standout.
• MUTAS is known for stringent quality standards which govern the provision of its higher vocational, technical and professional courses. MUTAS is also known for its practical, relevance and Industry driven courses.
• The above values, compounded with the work ethics, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills you will learn and practice while studying at MUTAS will grant you the respect, reputation and prestige within the industry sector you will work.

Qualification Purpose and Outcomes

Upon completion of the Diploma in Applied Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 5), graduates will be able to:

• Develop emergency response plans tailored to different types of disasters and environments.
  • Coordinate and manage emergency response teams effectively during disaster situations.
  • Analyze risk factors and vulnerabilities within communities and organizations to mitigate potential disasters.
  • Utilize various communication technologies and platforms for effective disaster response and management.
  • Implement strategies for post-disaster recovery and reconstruction, considering social, economic, and environmental factors.
  • Apply principles of emergency logistics and supply chain management to ensure timely delivery of aid and resources.
  • Collaborate with local, national, and international agencies to enhance emergency preparedness and response efforts.
  • Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of emergency and disaster management strategies through continuous monitoring and improvement processes.
  • Progress to the Diploma in Renewable Energy Technologies (Level 6) thereby widening their professional horizon in the engineering sector.

How will I learn?

The MUTAS tutors/lecturers are equipped with various traditional teaching methods which are all used to create and develop Vibrant, Skilled, Competent, and Work-prepared Entrepreneurial Technicians, Technologists, and Professionals.

The teaching and learning practices involve 70% practical and 30% theory methodologies by applying a wide range of action learning techniques stipulated in the course specification.

What does the course involve?

You will study a combination of theory, applied theory, and practical subjects across a broad range of units. To succeed, your effective time management and focus are both very critical. You will cover eleven (13) units. For each unit, you will do a main test, assignment, and examination in addition to an integrated action project. These assessments do not include the informal tests, practical based homeworks, presentations, projects, and assignments that your lecturers will require you to do in each learning outcome. To pass this applied qualification, it is critical that you constantly monitor, formalize yourself with and operate alongside developments taking place within the Applied Emergency and Disaster Management field by regularly visiting different Health related projects and/or organizations, reading news and articles, etc.

Assessment Methods

The MUTAS programs are assessed using a combination of:

1. Informal Assessments
2. Formal Assessments

Informal assessments are conducted by lecturers on each covered component of the unit outcome to weigh knowledge created into his/her students so that necessary teaching practices adjustments can be made as appropriate.

Formal Assessments are further classified into two parts:

• Formal Continuous Assessments which comprise of:

1. Major Test
2. An Integrated Action Project

• Formal Final Assessments which comprise of:

1. Major Examination
2. Unit Assignments

What are the Career Progression Opportunities?

Learners who have achieved the Diploma in Applied Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 5) can progress on to Diploma in Applied Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 6). They can also competently serve in any of the below-listed job areas.

What are Articulation Opportunities?

The credit transfers from other programs offered by other institutions or other MUTAS programs will be dealt with according to MUTAS rules and regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. Provided that an applicant has qualification accredited by NQA and verifiable through the NQF, the MUTAS rules provide for course by course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain conditions. Maximum credits that can be granted from none technical (hands-on) programs are 15% of the credits for a qualification. Maximum credits that can be granted from the technical (hands-on) programs of similar standards with those of MUTAS are 50% of the credits for a qualification.

What career opportunities can this lead to?

The Diploma in Applied Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 5) is a comprehensive qualification tailored for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise and proficiency in managing emergencies and disasters. This diploma equips learners with specialized skills essential for roles within various emergency and disaster management sectors. It caters to professionals already working in these fields, as well as those aspiring to commence a career or further develop their knowledge in:

• Emergency Response Coordinator
• Disaster Recovery Specialist
• Crisis Management Consultant
• Emergency Operations Center Manager
• Humanitarian Aid Worker
• Public Safety Officer
• Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
• Risk Assessment Specialist
• Disaster Relief Coordinator
• Community Resilience Manager
• Emergency Management Planner

What are the Fees?

Our fees include:

• Application/Registration Fees
• Tuition Fees
• Other Fees include Laboratory Fees, Study Manuals, industrial site tours, action research, etc. (where and if applicable).

For more information about our fees, please contact any of our Call Centre at any of our Campuses or the Marketing and Public Relationships Department.

Funding Opportunities

There are many funding options for the MUTAS accredited programs. Most of our students have over the past years been funded by their employers while others finance their studies on their own. Students can also apply for study loans with Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund. MUTAS also provides scholarships and bursaries to students who meet requirements as stipulated in our annual prospectus.

Withdrawal/Cancellation

Any cancellations/withdraw or refunds are executed as per the MUTAS policies. For more details, refer to the Students Registration Agreement and the Withdraw Policy.

The Diploma in Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 5) is made up of thirteen units. It is structured to be studied for one year through Face-to-Face Full-Time, Face-to-Face Part-Time, and Distance Learning combined with Two (2) week-end Face-to-Face sessions per month, and Two (2) Block Weeks Face-to-Face sessions per Semester, Blended Learning and Virtual (On-Line) Learning (excluding Engineering Programmes).

Total Unit/Modules

The following is a compressive list of course units/modules you will cover in this program:

Diploma in Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 5)

• 2RET101  Engineering Principles
• 2RET102  Alternative Energy Technologies
• 2RET103  Engineering Drawing
• 2RET104  Principles of Programming
• 2RET105  Hydro Energy Generation Systems
• 2RET106  Renewable Energy Wiring Techniques and Practices
• 2RET107  Renewable Energy Fundamentals
• 2RET108  Electrical Machines
• 2RET109  Wind Energy Generation Systems
• 1STU101  Applied Business Communication and Technology
• 1STU102  Principles of Entrepreneurship
• 1STU103  Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods
• 1STU104  Legal and Ethical Context of Practice

Work placement/experience requirements

Although there are no specific mandatory elements of work placement/experience required for the Diploma in Emergency and Disaster Management (Level 5), students are expected to apply theories learned through various methods and carry out the practical learning activities as provided in the qualification specification.

Completion of Study Enrolment Form

Download and complete the Student’s Enrolment Agreement (SEA) form or obtain one from our Call Centre at any of our Campuses, print and complete it and submit it with proof of payment for the stipulated registration fees together to any of our Campuses before the stipulated application deadlines to avoid paying late application/registration fees. To be considered for approval, the completed enrolment agreement form must be accompanied by certified copies of documents as stipulated on the Student’s Enrolment Agreement (SEA) form.

Applicant must ensure that:

• The enrolment agreement form is properly and fully completed and that each page is initialed and signed;
• He/she provides all the required documentation such as certified copies of qualifications, Identity Card/Passport photos, Supporting letters from employers,
• He/she deposit registration fees into the respective Campus’ Bank Account provided on the enrolment agreement form and submits the original copy of the deposit as proof before being issued with an official receipt
• He/she is issued with an official Institutional Receipt, stamped with Official Company Stamp, and Signed by the Head of Call Centre for every payment made to the MUTAS.
• Please note that MUTAS does not receive cash payments,
• He/she obtains a written acknowledge letter confirming that his/her completed enrolment agreement form has been received
• He/she obtains the status of his/her application for studies within 30 working days.
• If admitted, an Admission letter issued by the Admissions section in the Office of the Registrar is obtained through the respective campus together with the timetable, program specifications, syllabuses, student’s details of student’s portal, student’s handbook, and rules and regulations, student card, and any other information.

When can I apply?

MUTAS has a whole year circle of accepting new applications from students from all over the world. However, please take note that applications for the First Semester which starts in January/February each year are only considered up to March of each year. This period includes late registration. Unsuccessful applications for First Semester and applications that are received late are considered for the Second Semester which starts in July each year.

The following are two (2) annual teaching and learning intakes for students to register to study on this program at MUTAS:

• January/February – June
• June/July – November

Applications must be made in-time to avoid late registration fees and to be disappointed if spaces are allocated to earlier applicants.

The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences (MUTAS) Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences (MUTAS) Admission requirement for all the technical and professional undergraduate and postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, and Degree Programmes are updated each year. Consequently, the below list presents the general requirements for the general guidance only. For the updated specific admission requirements, refer to the Application Form, brochures and prospectus.

Applicants must meet any of the following Minimum entry requirements:

• Five (5) credits at ‘O’ Level including English and Mathematics or,
• Any recognized related qualification at or equivalent to NQF Level 3 or better with total credit value as required by the MUTAS/MUTAS policy/regulation.
• Applicants with Credit (Grade 6) at ordinary ‘O’ level including in Mathematics and English may be accepted provided that they have passed an Aptitude Test with a Minimum of 60%.
• Mature age entry provided that applicant:
• is 23 years old or over at a time of making the application;
• has at least five (5) years’ work experience in a related field and provides acceptable reference from a reputable respective employing organization;
• has at least passed grade 10 which must include a credit or better in English and
• must pass an Aptitude test with a minimum of 60%

OR

• is 23 years old or over at a time of making the application;
• has at least three (3) years’ work experience in a related field and provides acceptable reference from a reputable respective employing organization;
• has at least passed grade 11 or 12) which must include a credit or better in English and
• must pass an Aptitude test with a minimum of 60%.

The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences (MUTAS) Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for a Master’s Degree Programme

Applicants must have a 1st degree in a relevant field from a recognized University or full professional qualification such as ACCA, CIM, CIMA, CIPS, CILT, etc.

Entry requirements for a Professional Doctorate or PhD Degree Programme

Applicants must be holders of Master’s degree or any other related programs from a recognized University. At least 5 years of significant experience working at senior level within an organisation or as a consultant.

International applicants must have a minimum of five (5) General Certificate of Education (GCSEs) at an ordinary level or their equivalent including passes in Maths and English.

Resources for Prospecting Students

• Qualifications Brochure
• Prospectus
• Online Application
• Application Form

Resources for Registered Students

• Students Handbook
• Institutional Calendar
• Learning and Assessments Policies
• Qualifications Specifications
• Assessments Schedules
• Recorded Lessons’ Presentations 
• Virtual Classrooms
• Virtual Library
• Virtual Laboratories
• Study Manuals and Books