During the Diploma of Environmental Health, you’ll develop a strong understanding of environmental health science and professional practice and gain confidence to work in a team to prevent and control a range of environmental health issues and related diseases.

You’ll be able to plan and coordinate environmental health and health promotion projects and programs and take a hands-on role supporting communities to maintain healthy environments. You’ll also gain an understanding of how public and environmental health laws and regulations protect the public from preventable health conditions.

Some organisations might offer you employment as an environmental health officer trainee or environmental health technician if you have completed a Diploma qualification, depending on your capability and the units you have completed.

Talk to a career advisor or your teachers or guidance officer for more information on whether this course might be suitable based on your education and/or workplace experience. Employers in your local area, like local councils and public health services may be able to provide information about opportunities for training and employment.