Diploma in Sanitation

The Diploma in Sanitation is a course that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the sanitation sector. The course covers a wide range of topics, including, the importance of sanitation, different types of sanitation systems, management of sanitation systems, health impacts of poor sanitation, etc. 

The minimum eligibility criteria for a Diploma in Sanitation is that you must have completed 12th from any recognized university/ institute. 

The duration of this course differs from institute to institute, generally, the course duration lasts somewhere between 1 year to 2 years.

The course fee ranges between INR 5,000/- per year to INR 50,000/- per year. 

• People who are interested in working in the government sector. A Diploma in Sanitation can give you the edge you need to secure a job in the government sector. 
• There is a growing demand for sanitation professionals in the private sector. A Diploma in Sanitation can open up a wide range of career opportunities in this sector. 
• People who are interested in working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs). 
• People who are interested in working in community-based organizations (CBOs). 

• The sanitation sector is growing rapidly. The government of India has set ambitious targets for improving sanitation coverage in the country. This growth is creating a demand for qualified sanitation professionals. 
• The Diploma in Sanitation can lead to a variety of career opportunities. Graduates of the course can find employment in a range of settings, such as government agencies, private companies, NGOs, and CBOs. 
• The Diploma in Sanitation is a relatively short course. It can be completed sooner compared to other high-profile courses. 

To secure admission to this course, students need to apply to the relevant institute first and submit the required documents, once the admission is confirmed students are supposed to deposit the fee amount and join the course when the batch begins. 

Most of the institutions do not require applicants to take an entrance exam for admission to this course. However, some institutions do require applicants to take an entrance exam to test their knowledge. 

The following topics are covered in the syllabus of the Diploma in Sanitation 

• Introduction to Sanitation 
• Importance of sanitation 
• Different types of sanitation systems 
• Principles of sanitation planning and implementation 
• Health Impacts of Poor Sanitation 
• The role of sanitation in preventing diseases 
• The economic burden of poor sanitation 
• Sanitation Engineering 
• Design and construction of sanitation systems 
• Maintenance and operation of sanitation systems 
• Sanitation Management 
• Role of community participation in sanitation management 
• Monitoring and evaluation of sanitation programs 
• Sanitation in Rural Areas 
• Role of government and NGOs in sanitation 
• Sanitation in Urban Areas 
• Sanitation and Disaster Risk Reduction 

The course will provide you with an overview of the history of sanitation, from the early days of human civilization to the present day. You will learn about the different types of sanitation systems and their management.

• Sanitation Engineer 
• Sanitation Manager 
• Sanitation Consultant 
• Sanitation Educator 
• Sanitation Activist 

The average salary one can expect to earn is somewhere between INR 15,000 - INR 50,000 per month depending upon your level of experience and location.