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Health Services Supervisory Management

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M4978

This course in Health Services Supervisory Management will allow you to develop your supervisory management skills in order to improve the health of patients/clients in your care and improve the effectiveness of the organi­sation for which you work.

Award Name Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
Course Provider:
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Location:
Cavan Town
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

QQI Level 5 Award in a related discipline such as Healthcare Support, Nursing, Community and Health Services or Health Service Skills. Equal consid­eration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry re­quirement but can demonstrate industry experience

Careers / Further progression

Progression
Graduates of this course in Health Services Supervisory Management are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree pro­grammes in Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institu­tion regarding local eligibility requirements).

Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course in Health Services Supervisory Management can expect to find employment in supervisory roles working in a variety of healthcare settings such as day care centres, nurs­ing homes, resource centres, community development and family resource centres.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Course commences in September 2024.

€200.

*The Post Leaving Certificate Government Levy of €200 is removed since 2022.

1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie

2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.

3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.

4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student by Cavan Institute following an assessment.

How do I Apply?
On-line applications for the 2024/25 academic year are Open.

You can apply for your chosen Cavan Institute course online, by clicking “Apply Online” on our homepage. Please note you may apply to some Cavan Institute courses through the CAO system. (or view Application link above)

June 1st is the closing date for receipt of applications for first round offers. However, applications will be accepted and processed on courses where places are available following this date and second round offers will be made to eligible applicants who apply after that date.

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Supervisory Management

6M4978 - Health Services Supervisory Management Skills.

Certification:
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Health Services Supervisory Management Skills.

Cavan Institute,
Cathedral Road,
Cavan,
Co. Cavan.
H12 E426
email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie
Tel: +353 49 4332633

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Cavan Town
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider