Course in Ethics in Inclusive Camp Design
Online 300-hour course in ethics in inclusive camp design. 6 modules covering the Sphere Handbook (2018), the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) and QGIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Relate camp design to human dignity.
Apply physical accessibility criteria to the layout and facilities.
Incorporate safety measures and the prevention of gender-based violence into the design.
Integrate cultural and religious factors into shared spaces.
Facilitate consultation and community participation processes.
Evaluate existing camps using inclusion indicators.
Design an inclusive camp, justifying every decision.
Who it's for
- Camp design engineer wishing to specialise in Ethics in Inclusive Camp Design.
- Accessibility specialist wishing to specialise in Ethics in Inclusive Camp Design.
- Protection and gender officer wishing to specialise in Ethics in Inclusive Camp Design.
- Camp management coordinator wishing to specialise in Ethics in Inclusive Camp Design.
- Humanitarian architect wishing to specialise in Ethics in Inclusive Camp Design.
- Evaluator of humanitarian programmes wishing to specialise in Ethics in Inclusive Camp Design.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter humanitarian action.
What you'll work with
- Sphere Handbook (2018)
- UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006)
- IASC Guidelines on Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action (2015)
- IASC Guidelines on Including Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action (2019)
- EN 17210 (accessibility of the built environment)
- ISO 21542 (accessibility of buildings)
- UN Security Council Resolution 1325
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Military, refugee and emergency camps1.2Sphere Handbook: humanitarian charter and minimum standards1.3UNHCR standards for site planning1.4Human dignity as a design criterion1.5Universal design: the seven principles1.6UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities1.7Intersectionality: gender, age, disability and culture1.8User participation in design1.9Quality of life indicators1.10Case study: analysis of the Zaatari camp
2.1Accessible routes over uneven terrain2.2ISO 21542 on accessibility in buildings2.3UNE 170001 on universal accessibility2.4Accessible toilets and showers in modules2.5Ramps, paving and tactile signage2.6Night lighting and wayfinding2.7Evacuation of persons with reduced mobility2.8Accessibility in extreme climates2.9Assistive products and storage2.10Practice: accessibility audit of a camp layout
3.1IASC Guidelines on gender-based violence3.2Safe location of latrines and showers3.3Lighting and prevention of assault3.4Safe spaces for women and girls3.5Female military personnel in mixed facilities3.6Privacy and accommodation design3.7Child protection in camps3.8LGBTI persons and specific risks3.9Accessible complaint mechanisms3.10Workshop: protection risk map of a camp
4.1Cultural and religious needs in design4.2Places of worship and traditional cooking spaces4.3Food, diets and restrictions4.4Accessible and multilingual communication4.5Sign language and augmentative communication4.6Mental health and recreational spaces4.7Older persons and chronic illness4.8Relations with the host community4.9Heritage and use of land4.10Case study: participatory redesign of a community area
5.1Accessibility and inclusion indicators5.2User surveys and focus groups5.3UNHCR evaluation tools5.4Collection of disaggregated data and privacy5.5Costs of inclusion versus exclusion5.6Maintenance and sustainability of design5.7Training of construction teams5.8Lessons from Haiti, Cox's Bazar and Ukraine5.9Continuous improvement and accountability5.10Workshop: evaluation plan for an existing camp
6.1Defining the context and population6.2Analysis of differentiated needs6.3Site planning6.4Design of accessible services6.5Protection and safety measures6.6Community participation plan6.7Budget and prioritisation6.8Evaluation indicators6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, SketchUp, KoboToolbox, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real accessibility audit procedures, participatory assessments with communities, and review of camp layouts. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Relate camp design to human dignity.
Apply physical accessibility criteria to the layout and facilities.
Incorporate safety measures and the prevention of gender-based violence into the design.
Integrate cultural and religious factors into shared spaces.
Facilitate consultation and community participation processes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses QGIS, SketchUp, KoboToolbox and AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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