Managing for Regulation and Inspection

Course description

This 6-week course encourages the student to reflect on the importance of getting regulation right within their role and the impact regulation has on the organisation, staff and service users.

The course is suited 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.

Course Objectives
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.

Learning Outcomes
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

Studying with the OTC
The course uses a ‘blended’ approach. Each module combines online learning, tutorials (telephone, online, virtual) and face-to face workshops. Learning materials are designed to accommodate the pressures that come with trying to balance work, life and learning making it possible to build study time around your work schedule. Regular online tutorials will expand your knowledge of the topic and answer any questions you have as you study. Each one-day seminar focuses on how the module topic is impacting the sector, will deepen your understanding of the subject matter and help you apply it in your working practice. Underpinning all of this is our learning community. This is made up of tutors who have extensive first-line experience, learning support staff who understand the human challenges people can face when attending college and our students who are defined by their commitment to supporting each other. We believe this creates a learning experience that is unique to the Open Training College, one that meets the specific requirements of people working in our sector and improves the quality of service our users receive. This is known as the Supported Open Learning Model.

Entry Requirements
Be 23 years of age at time of application, OR
– have successfully completed the Leaving Certificate/QQI/FET 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 documentary evidence of proficiency in English.

Dates and Duration
The next course starts on Monday, January 14th, 2019 and will run for 6 weeks:

Application deadline: Monday, January 7th, 2019

• Online Induction module commences: Monday, January 7th, 2019
• MRI course commences: Monday, January 14th, 2019 (online)
• Workshop/Seminar (Dublin): Monday, January 21st, 2019
• Assignment due Date: Monday 25th February, 2019

Apply via our website opentrainingcollege.com or contact Conor on 01-2990580, or [email protected]