Health Services Supervisory Management
(Level 6)

INTRODUCTION:

Course Code: 6M4978

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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• For entry to Level 6 a full QQI Level 5 in a complementary area is required.
• All applicants will be required to attend an interview.
• 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.

START DATE:

September 2025.

DURATION:

This is a one-year course. Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 6 Certificate in Health Services Supervisory Management (6M4978).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Optional Extras:

HOW TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from in January 2025 for all courses commencing in September 2025.

Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the college year. To apply, simply click HERE. Alternatively you can ring (021) 4772 275 for assistance with your application.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION 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.
• MTU Kerry: Social Care.
• WIT: Applied Social Studies in Social Care. BSc in Dementia.
• LIT: Applied Social Studies.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

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.

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.

TESTIMONIALS & HIGHLIGHTS: