Supervision in Childcare
This distance learning course is designed for supervisors, managers or owners of childcare facilities.
The course covers the following topics:
(1) how to manage your time more effectively,
(2) how to lead and manage staff,
(3) how to be better organised,
(4) how to solve management problems,
(5) how to recruit, motivate, and
(6) how to manage performance.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
Learners have 12 weeks to complete the course.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
• Leaving Cert or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
• Applicants must currently be working in a childcare setting, as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.
• Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
• Candidates must be fluent in English with excellent written English Skills in order to achieve the assessment criteria. Queries on the standard required can be directed to the college.
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their
own initiative.
• A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
• For technical requirements required to access CMIT eLearning please see Provider's website
• For more details on the suitability of this course please see Provider's website.
Careers / Further progression
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
• This course leads to a level 6 component award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 component certificate as credit towards the QQI advanced certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (Ref. 6M2007). For more details contact us.
Further information
Start date: Any time and work at your own pace.
€395
Course Details
This distance learning course is designed for supervisors, managers or owners of childcare facilities.
The course covers the following topics:
(1) how to manage your time more effectively,
(2) how to lead and manage staff,
(3) how to be better organised,
(4) how to solve management problems,
(5) how to recruit, motivate, and
(6) how to manage performance.
This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.
By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this QQI certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.
Who should complete this course?
• Existing childcare Managers and Supervisors who wish to gain a formal accredited qualification.
• Newly appointed childcare Managers and Supervisors who wish to learn how to manage people and teams.
• People in childcare operations who have direct reports and wish to learn best-practice techniques for managing people.
• People who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the subject matter by home study distance learning.
Topics covered in this Course.
Unit 1: Personal Development
Self-awareness in work
Managing stress
Time management skills
Unit 2: Supervisory Management
The role of the supervisor
The management process
Unit 3: Organisational Skills
Managing meetings
Record keeping
HR skills
Unit 4: Leading a Childcare Team
Leadership
Motivating staff
Team working
Performance management
Training and development
• This course is assessed through completion of a number of activities and completion of a personal Learner Record which records your personal experience of supervision in a childcare context. This will cover planning of initiatives, making decisions, in addition to demonstrating your supervision and organisational skills. All work submitted must be your own work.
• As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
6N1973 - Supervision in Early Childhood Care
Tel: 01 286 5783
Email: info@cmit.ie