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Managing People

Lifelong Learning
107941
Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
School

Duration

12 weeks. Tuesday 19.00 - 22.00

This Course is available online also

Further information

Check out the next start/enrolment date for part-time courses via the college website
http://www.gccparttimecourses.ie/

Classes are run subject to minimum enrolment.

€240
• Fee to be paid in full on enrolment.
• Fees will not be refunded after registration.
• Refunds will not be made on evidence post-enrolment.
• Payment made by cheque or money order (cash not accepted).

20% Discount on Tuition Fees for:
Individual in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance, Job Seekers Benefit, Disability Allowance, Invalidity Allowance or Lone Parents Allowance
All full-time GCC Further Education Learners can avail of 20% discount for academic certified QQI Level 5 and Level 6 courses. This discount does not apply to hobbies/interests for full-time GCC Further Education Learners.

Note: Evidence to support the above must be presented at time of enrolment. This documentation must show your current status with your home address and PPS number. A social welfare card is not acceptable, as it does not indicate current status. Refunds will not be made on evidence produced post-registration.

Note: Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not material fees

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration
Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences. No discounts are available once a programme commences.

Discounts cannot be applied for through the online registration system.
You cannot register online if availing of 20% discount. Please enrol on the evening of the course by coming early or call to the college so your discount is approved and to make payment.

Purpose The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to develop standards, measure performance, motivate and empower staff while working in a supervisory role.

Learning Outcomes Learners will be able to:
1 Evaluate the professional role and function of leadership in the context of a management role to include the importance of maintaining professionalism, supervisory management styles and reflective practice using a self-evaluation audit

2 Appraise the impact of different styles of leadership, motivational theory and its impact on staff and the importance of good working relationships at all levels in the organisation

3 Research the main provisions of Legislation, such as Employment Legislation, Health Acts and European Union Directives 2

4 Examine the impact that culture, attitudes and values have on work practice such as, diversity issues, client confidentiality policies, patient charter and rights

5 Support the diversity of the social, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of internal and external stakeholders

6 Manage underperformance and deviation from agreed standards in a manner that achieves an agreed positive outcome

7 Perform effectively and fairly as a team member in a supervisory management role, recognising the importance of being a positive role model

8 Utilise networks and agencies in a proactive way to achieve tasks and solve problems within a multidisciplinary framework

9 Address skills and motivation deficits amongst staff through strategies such as, skills audits, clear attainable goal setting, support for continuous professional development, team building exercises and enhancement of individuals self esteem

10 Organise a partnership approach to engagement with stakeholders such as professionals, networks and agencies that support the supervisory role and with trade union officials to enable the timely and constructive resolution of problems

11 Utilise a range of appropriate communications styles and methods to provide management to staff and staff to management feedback in a culture that promotes engagement

12 Lead through effective delegation and acting as a conduit from staff to the upper management levels.

Certified Business QQI LEVEL 6 Part-Time Course:

can be studied part-time with modules offered each year.
In order to qualify for a major award you need to complete and pass 8 modules specific to the programme. Click on links below for more information.

The modules offered are subject to having a sufficient number of applicants to run the course. Business QQI Level 6/ Major Award 6M4985

Project 50%
Learner Record 30%
Assignment 20%

Galway Community College
Wellpark Rd, Galway
091 755464
gcceveningcourses@gretb.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
School