Cape Peninsula University Of Technology Environmental Health
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology Environmental Health, Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) are committed to improving environmental and occupational health. The task of the EHP is determined by legislation and includes the following:
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Industrial, commercial and housing development; safe water supply; food safety; occupational health and safety; pollution control (air, water, soil, radiation and environmental noise pollution); disease control; health surveillance; research; health promotion and community development; waste management; pest control; transport safety; public relations; as well as accident and disaster control.
Career Opportunities
Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP) operate within the district health system of South Africa. Local authorities are the guardians of environmental health and are the main employers.Other employment opportunities exist in national government departments e.g. the Department of Health, Water Affairs, Veterinary Services, Environmental Affairs and the Department of Labour, in Provincial Health Departments, the SA National Defence Force, private concerns such as environmental health consultants, food hygiene consultants and occupational health and safety consultants.
Environmental Health Practitioners are not office bound. The majority of work is often in an outdoor environment. It is an extremely diverse career.
Environmental Health Practitioners are not office bound. The majority of work is often in an outdoor environment. It is an extremely diverse career.
Admission requirements
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
Additional admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
Postgraduate admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please Note:
The fees for 2018 reflected below may be subject to change.
Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
The fees for 2018 reflected below may be subject to change.
Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.