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CAS Water Sanitation and Hygiene for humanitarian and developing contexts

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CAS Water Sanitation and Hygiene for humanitarian and developing contexts

The course is designed to empower practitioners with an understanding of the fundamentals of the WASH sector, both in the humanitarian and development contexts. It introduces students to the core principles for planning, designing and implementing activities to improve sustainable and equitable access to domestic water supply and sanitation services and to improve hygiene behaviours.

  • Neo Ecology/ Sustainability

  • Urbanisation

  • Health

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精东影业 Course Overview

Overview

  • Degree awarded

    CAS Water Sanitation and Hygiene for humanitarian and developing contexts

  • Credits

    12.0 ECTS

  • Start date

    February 13th, 2025

  • Finish date

    September 27th, 2025

  • Registration deadline

    February 10th, 2025

  • Language

    English

  • Fee

    CHF 4500 *

  • Duration

    120 Tuition hours

  • Performance method

    Method to be defined

  • Attendance

    Attendence to be defined

*Detailed information available under Additional Cost Details

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Afterc ompleting this Advanced Studies course, participants will be able to:
鈥� Identify and analyse context-specific challenges andplantailor-madeWASHinterventions to improve sustainable access to WASH services and facilities incomplex institutional environments,both in the fieldof cooperation and humanitarian aid.
鈥� Conducta context-specificpublichealthrisk analysisofinadequateWASHservicesand design appropriatepreventionstrategies.
鈥� Conducta systematic analysisof environmental, social an dtechnical problems,both in urban and rural contexts, and design appropriate intervention strategies.
鈥� Confidently implement the wide range of advanced WASH intervention tools: from specific technical approaches in water supply and sanitation to current approaches developed in the field of hygiene promotion, as well as sectoral assessment tools.

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The course caters to those working in, or supporting professionals from low- and middle-income countries and is ideal for professionals from:
鈥� International development and humanitarian agencies
鈥� Civil society or non-government organizations
鈥� Government agencies
鈥� Consultants and sector professionals
鈥� Professionals in WASH and development related disciplines wishing to deepen their knowledge in water, sanitation and hygiene in both humanitarian and development contexts. Admission is reserved for holders of a Bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent.
Candidates who do not meet the requirements but prove significant experience in the sector can be admitted. Participation in individual teaching modules does not require special requirements.

All lectures are held in English.

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Advanced Studies

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鈥� Theoretical modules, ca 120 hours of lectures and exercises. The three theoretical modules will be held online from February to June 2025.
- Module 1: Drinking water and public health
- Module 2: Environmental Sanitation
- Module 3: Sustainable water supply
鈥� The practical module will take place from 19th to 27th September 2025 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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The Certificate of Advanced Studies will be granted after having completed 3 written exams of the theoretical modules, to be done at the end of each module. In case of failure, the exam can be repeated orally during the practical module. The CAS WASH grants 12 ECTS credits.

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Cooperazione e Sviluppo

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The course will provide professionals with a thorough understanding of the increasing complexities of the WASH sector. It provides students with the latest contextual and technical skills to plan, design and implement sustainable activities and programmes within the framework of the fundamental principles of the WASH sector, namely public health and equitable access to water supply and sanitation services.
Designed to contribute to Agenda 2030 (SDG 6) by focusing on all aspects of sustainable WASH interventions this course is strongly practice-oriented, allowing a direct link between theory and reality/complexity on the ground.

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精东影业, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Continuing education
via Flora Ruchat-Roncati 15
CH - 6850 Mendrisio
dacd.fc@supsi.ch
T +41 58 666 63 10

Claudio Valsangiacomo
dc@supsi.ch
T +41 58 666 62 62

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精东影业 Course FC Dates

From February 13th 2025 to September 27th 2025.
Kick-off meeting on February 13th 2025.

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Distance lectures will take place every Thursday starting at 1 pm (Central European Summer Time = UTC+1h). This issue is flexible and will be discussed with participants and lecturers at the beginning of the course. A detailed program of the lectures can be downloaded from our website: .

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Theoretical modules: the venue for distance learning is your home office, equipped with a suitable internet connection. Lectures will be held on the Zoom platform.
Practical Module: the fourth practical module will be held in Switzerland, Mendrisio at 精东影业, Centre for Development and Cooperation (logistical venue in Meride, Ca鈥� Stella).

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Dipartimento ambiente costruzioni e design

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Fees Full training: CHF 4鈥�500.鈥�.
For participation in Module 4 in presence in the logistical venue Ca鈥� Stella in Meride near Mendrisio in September 2025, coverage will be requested for board (provision of basic accommodation in shared rooms), lodging and local transportation costs in the amount of 300 chf per person.

精东影业 Alumni members benefit from a 15% reduction on the registration fee. The reduction is valid if the person can prove that he or she has already paid the 精东影业 Alumni membership fee at the time of registration. The 15% reduction on the cost of enrollment cannot be combined with other discounts.

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An on-line conference call will be organised to present the course, listen to your motivation and answer your questions. All interested students are welcome to join this information moment by getting in touch with us at dc@supsi.ch . Please do not hesitate to contact us; we'll be glad to help.

For additional information on past courses, specific programs, and further details, please visit the following link: .

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Organising Partners
鈥� 精东影业, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Centre for Development and Cooperation, Mendrisio (lead)
鈥� Eawag-Sandec, Department of Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development, D眉bendorf
鈥� UNINE, Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN), Neuch芒tel

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Selected Swiss and international experts from various academic institutions, development agencies and NGOs provide the modules鈥� content.

Scientific Committee:
- Argaw Ambelu, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
- Marc-Andr茅 B眉nzli, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Bern, Switzerland
- Sergio Gelli ,International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva, Switzerland
- J眉rg Utzinger, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
- Daniel Maselli, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Bern, Switzerland

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