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Health Services Skills - Health Services Supervisory Management Skills

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M4978

This award will equip the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to undertake supervisory roles in the caring environment.

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
Location:
Kinsale
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.
Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information.

Entry Requirements

1. For entry to Level 6 a full QQI Level 5 in a complementary area is required.
2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview
3. An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities
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On completion of this course students will be qualified to seek employment in the Health Services sector in Supervisory Management.

This also includes residential and non-residential healthcare settings as personal carers as health care assistants, managers or supervisors.

It also would qualify to work in various health areas, private homecare sector, intellectual disability environments and charity organisations.

Education Progression Opportunities
Opportunities
The course is also a preparatory course designed for students who intend to pursue further training in the Health Services Supervisory Management in Institutes of Technology and in Universities; for example:
• UCC Arts
• Social Science
• ITT Social Care
• WIT Applied Social Studies in Social Care. B. Sc in Dementia
• LIT Applied Social Studies

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Courses commence in September 2023.

Mature students are welcome to apply.

Financial Supports
SUSI Grant
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.StudentFinance.ie

Maintenance Grant Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), through http://www.susi.ie

Students who have completed a QQI Level 5 course and are now commencing a QQI Level 6 course are deemed to be commencing a new course and must also apply to the SUSI online system.

Any student coming direct from Leaving Certificate to a PLC course will not qualify for the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) and should apply for the maintenance grant.

BTEA Back to education Allowance
This scheme is for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. For current information on the scheme qualifying conditions, please contact your local Social Welfare Office.

Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) (citizensinformation.ie)

Student finance website for more detailed information
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/

VTOS
If you are over 21 years of age, unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).

The VTOS scheme provides a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people. It gives participants opportunities to improve their general level of education, gain certification, develop their skills and prepare for employment, self-employment and further education and training.

How do I apply for VTOS?
Application forms for VTOS available at College Admin Office.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/returning_to_education/vocational_training_opportunities_scheme.html

CETS
Kinsale College has CETS approved courses, which means you can avail of full-time, part-time, after school only or after-school with transport Childcare places while you study here.

Yes

How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.

Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the academic year. To apply, simply click on the application weblink below. Alternatively, you can ring a member of our team on (021) 4772275 to guide and assist you through the application process.

Step 1:
Complete the Application Form
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie or you can print a paper version from the website. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application. (Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required) If you print the application form, please complete all sections and return to the College at
Admissions,
Kinsale College,
Bandon Road,
Kinsale,
Co. Cork

Step 2:
Attend for Interview.
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college. Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement.
The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.

Step 3:
Accept Place on Course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.

Step 4:
Registration and Induction
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these designated dates.

Advanced Health Services Skills
This award will equip the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to undertake supervisory roles in the caring environment. This course equips participants with the skills to manage themselves, their work and the people they work with more effectively. It also offers a sound introduction to management in the health services for those wishing to build upon their experience and to gain a formal qualification in management.

On completion of the programme participants will be able to:
• Appreciate fundamental core health service management principles and theories
• Apply a comprehensive range of management skills and techniques to improve individual, team and organisational performance within the health services
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills, confidence and ability to achieve personal targets and goals
• Utilise and apply acquired skills and knowledge towards improved individual, team and overall health services performance.

Work Placement/Experience
Work Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 60 hours of work placement in a suitable area. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

Course Co-Ordinator: Eilish Munday

Module Info & Codes
Conflict Management: 6N2775
Supervisory Management: 6N4329
Leadership: 6N2191
Health Promotion: 6N2214
Disability Awareness: 6N1975
Work Experience: 6N1946
Special Needs Assisting: 6N1957
Person Centered Planning: 6N2206

Optional Extras:
• Manual Handling, Occupational First Aid,
• Certificate in Dementia Awareness-City & uilds

6M4978 - Health Services Supervisory Management Skills.

Certification: QQI Level 6 Health Services Supervisory Management Skills 6M4978.

T: +353 21 4772 275
E: info@kinsalecollege.ie

Location:
Kinsale
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider