Level 7 Diploma in Disaster Management
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 7 Diploma in Disaster Management, designed for senior professionals advancing into strategic leadership, policy development, and international coordination roles within disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and humanitarian operations. The qualification develops advanced competence in disaster governance, resilience planning, crisis communication, and global frameworks. Learners gain the expertise required to lead disaster management programs, oversee multi‑agency operations, and produce audit‑ready documentation for national and international compliance.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 7 Diploma in Disaster Management |
|---|---|
| Total Credits | 40 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 80 |
| Qualification Time | 160 |
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Global frameworks in disaster management: UN, WHO, and international coordination systems.
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Strategic disaster risk reduction: Policy development, resilience planning, and mitigation strategies.
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Advanced emergency response leadership: Command structures, decision‑making, and crisis coordination.
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Humanitarian operations and relief logistics: International aid, supply chains, and ethical considerations.
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Crisis communication and stakeholder engagement: Media handling, public messaging, and trust building.
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Disaster governance and policy compliance: National legislation, international treaties, and accountability.
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Community resilience and sustainable recovery: Long‑term rehabilitation, social inclusion, and economic rebuilding.
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Technology in disaster management: GIS, predictive modelling, and digital coordination platforms.
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Risk assessment and scenario planning: Complex hazard analysis, simulations, and contingency planning.
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Practical assessments and portfolio development: Case studies, leadership simulations, and audit‑ready documentation.
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Develops advanced disaster leadership and governance expertise
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Strengthens competence in resilience planning and international coordination
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Enhances ability to manage humanitarian operations and relief logistics
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Provides audit‑ready documentation and advanced practical assessments
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Supports progression into executive disaster management and global resilience leadership roles
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Senior emergency response and disaster management professionals
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Policy makers and government officials in disaster risk reduction
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NGO and humanitarian leaders managing international operations
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Learners preparing for executive leadership roles in safety, security, and resilience
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Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written exam and portfolio review
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Format: MCQs, leadership simulations, policy case studies, oral discussion
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Total Questions: 90 theory plus multiple practical tasks
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Passing Score: 70 percent
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Duration: 24–30 weeks (360–420 hours)
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Certification: Level 7 Diploma in Disaster Management
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