OTC Cert: Managing for Regulation and Inspection
- Next commencement: May 5th, 2025
- Application deadline: April 25, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION
COURSE CODE
OTC-CPD-MRI
LOCATION
Online
AWARD
Certificate in Managing for Regulation and Inspection
APPLY BY
25-04-2025
AUDIENCE
Persons in Charge (PICs), Managers, Supervisors & those interested in developing first line management capabilities
NEXT WORKSHOP DATE / TIME
27-05-2024 / 9.30am - 4.00pm
CREDITS
This OTC-accredited programme is equivalent to 10 ECTS credits of student effort (=250 hours).
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
15-06-2025
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE
The course has the objective of supporting the student in examining the origins of regulation with Irish service provision and to review current regulation that is informing human service provision.
The student will also be facilitated to reflect on their own role as a manager in respect to the regulatory process and to prepare effectively for and undertake an evaluation of their own area of responsibility while finally designing an action plan in order to enhance the service.
The course is for people working in a human service environment for at least 10 hours per week as a team member, manager, PIC or PPIM. This is so that learners may both learn from their work environment and apply theory to it.
The course is an OTC Award with learning equivalent to Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualification. Successful participants will be awarded a single subject OTC Certificate in Managing for Regulation and Inspection (equivalent to 10 ECTS Credits).
WHAT YOU WILL YOU LEARN
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
• outline the origins of regulation in human services
• recount the current regulation influencing human services
• discuss the role of the frontline manager in regulation and inspection
• design a plan to effectively engage with an inspection
• complete a short evaluation of your own area of responsibility and develop an action plan from this work
COURSE CONTENT
Programme Modules
The course is delivered in 4 units. See them outlined below:
Assessment
To complete the course you will need to write a 2,000-word paper that explores the relationship between the course materials and your role as a manager.
This is a practical assignment that will provide you with the opportunity to evaluate and expand your working practices in an environment where you have access to expert advice and the support of professional contemporaries.
HOW THE COURSE WILL IMPACT YOUR CAREER
Successful completion of the course will increase your ability to effectively manage an organisation and staff in a way that meets with current regulatory requirements.
The course is an OTC Certified Award. Successful participants will be awarded a single subject Certificate in Managing for Regulation and Inspection award (equivalent to 10 ECTS Credits).
COURSE 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.
Please note that the OTC is not registered with the Department of Justice on the ILEP (Interim List of Eligible Providers) and therefore cannot accommodate any international applicants seeking an education visa.
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 degree, you will need to:
- Satisfy the entry requirements for the programme
- Provide a range of documents to support your application
- Submit a personal statement explaining why you want to apply
Supporting Documents and Forms to Download
You will need to provide us with a range of documents as part of your application. These are:
Start Making your Application
All applications are processed through our application centre where you can:
- Submit your application
- Learn about what happens after you've made your application
- Monitor the progress of your application
To visit the Online Application Centre, click on the link below.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Contact us if you want to know more about the course.
Call: (+353) 86 0756580 (Business hours 9am-5pm)
Mail: Please use the contact form below.