QQI HET: Cert in Human Service Compliance Management – SP Level 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE CODE

PG26425

LOCATION

Online/Marino Institute of Education

AWARD

Certificate in Human Service Compliance Management

APPLY BY

07-04-2026

AWARD TYPE / LEVEL

QQI HET Special Purpose / 6

START DATE

13-04-2026 (see Group 1 schedule below)

AUDIENCE

Students must be working in a human service environment for at least 10 hours per week as a team member/manager/PIC/PPIM.

FIRST WORKSHOP DATE / TIME

20-04-2026 / 9.30am - 4.00pm

CREDITS

20

FINAL ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION

29-06-2026

FORMAT / DURATION

Blended / 11 weeks' learning

FEES

€645 Note: Discounted Fee of €499pp for Groups of 10 or more

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR

To participate in this Level 6 programme, the Certificate in Human Service Compliance Management, students must be working in a human service environment for at least 10 hours per week as a team member/manager/PIC/PPIM. This is vital to the applied nature of the programme. Students come to the College with significant life and work experience. This enables learners to gain insights from their workplace and life experiences while applying theory into everyday practice.

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WHY TAKE THIS COURSE

This Level 6 Special Purpose Award (20 ECTS credits) will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to manage effectively in today’s regulated Human Service Sector while supporting staff in a manner that meets requirements set out in employment law.

The programme aims to provide participants with knowledge on the origins and rationale for regulations; how to prepare for and engage positively with inspections as well as an understanding and development of the necessary competencies required to abide by employment law when it comes to managing staff.

COURSE CONTENT

The Certificate in Human Service Compliance Management consists of two modules:

1. Managing for HIQA Regulation and Inspection (MHRI) – 10 ECTS Credits

2. Essential Employment Law (EEL) - 10 ECTS Credits

the sources of Irish law, with a specific focus on legislation and contractual issues related to the area of employment
key mechanisms that support workplace relations
impact of current employment law on your role as a manager
what constitutes good practice in managing and implementing disciplinary procedures
key elements in an effective recruitment and induction policy in human services.

View or download the upcoming course schedule below:

HSCM Course Schedule Group 2026 Group 1 (provisional April- June 2026)

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Assessment

The course is assessed through a combination of completing two assignments which also consist of associated online activities.
Each module is assessed by way of Continuous Assessment and contributes 50% to overall assessment results.
It is an applied course so students must be working at least 10 hours per week in an appropriate work environment.
A significant proportion of assessment marks are allocated to the student's application of what they learn in a real-world setting.

WHAT SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED

What supports are provided on this course?

We Are All Part of a Learning Community

Dedicated tutor throughout
Online international award winning learning resources developed for online learning
Access to learning technologies such as a virtual environment
Tools to support virtual learning and off campus learning
Online activities to support assessment
Face to face lectures, seminars, tutorials
Assessment submitted, marked and returned to learners with feedback through electronic or other media
Supervised practice placement

For more information on our unique and award winning learner supports, click on the Link below:

OTC Supported Open Learning (SOL) Model

Supports for Students with a Disability/Specific Learning Difficulty

Students with specific learning support requirements because of a disability or medical condition will be provided with accommodations to support them through their studies. This may include a Learner Support Plan agreed with the student and the College. Please note that in order to avail of these supports, verification of support requirements by an educational/health professional is needed.

Student Support Service

Supported Open Learning Model

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HOW THE COURSE WILL IMPACT YOUR CAREER

The skills acquired have been used by graduates to:

support their promotion within their organisations (57% of OTC Graduates said they moved to a more senior role within one year of completion*)
to seek management opportunities within and beyond where they work

*OTC Graduate Destinations Survey 2022.

OTC Alumni Testimonials

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Qualification

Participants who have successfully completed the two components will obtain a QQI HET (*subject to final QQI Validation):

Certificate in Human Service Compliance Management Special Purpose Award*

Progression Route Option

Students gain an award of 20 credits at Level 6 which may be used, or accumulated with other programmes, to allow exemption/advanced entry onto cognate programmes at the same level.

Note: This course is complimented by an additional two OTC micro-credential management programmes, namely Human Service Manager Skills and the third, below, currently in development - coming soon in 2026.

These three accessible and flexible management micro-credential courses combined will equate to a Level 6 Special Purpose Award of 60 credits, the equivalent of the former Certificate in Applied Management (CAM) course in relation to credits and NFQ level.

Coming soon: A new follow-on micro-credential course is to be launched in the coming weeks:

Certificate in Human Service Staff and Resource Management*

* Subject to QQI Validation

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To apply you must:
• be either 23 years of age when you apply; OR
• have successfully completed a Leaving Certificate/QQI/FETAC Level 5 Certificate
• be working in a human service environment for at least 10 hours per week as team member/manager/PIC/PPIM.

International applicants must provide appropriate documentary evidence of proficiency in English (i.e. IELTS 6.0)

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for this course are accepted through our Online Application Centre.

To apply for the course, you will need to:

Satisfy the entry requirements for the programme
Provide documents to support your application

Supporting Documents and Forms to Download

Proof of Identity

Educational Transcripts

These are copies of previous educational achievements that confirm you satisfy the course entry requirements. They could, for example, include a copy of your Leaving Certificate or a scan of a Level 5 certificate.

It is particularly important that applicants wishing to transfer from another course, or be considered for Advanced Entry, provide a transcript confirming they have completed a relevant accredited Level 6 course within the last 10 years.

Employment Validation

Personal Statement

Volunteer Form

International Applicants

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Click on the link below to download a handy Application Checklist:

Application Checklist

Start Making your Application

Click this link and choose the 'Apply Online' black button.
Then choose the CPD courses area option from the first drop down option.
You can then choose the ‘Human Service Compliance Management cert – April 13^th 2026 – now enrolling’ course from the second drop down menu option.

Application Link

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Contact us if you want to know more about the course using the form below:

Contact us:

Call: (+353) 86 0756580 (Hours 9am-5pm please)
Mail: info@opentrainingcollege.com