NCI Certificate in First Line Management –Level 6

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Programme

This Programme fully equips you with the necessary skills to be an effective supervisor, team leader, and first line manager. It will give you the knowledge and skills to get better results in any supervisory role. First line management is always popular, because if you are working as a manager or supervisor with limited formal training, this programme provides a superb grounding in all the key skills you will need and an ideal start to your management studies.

Who is the Programme for?

The programme is aimed at those who have been recently appointed to supervisory positions and those planning to become a supervisor. Participants on the programme have come from every type of organisation and every type of industry sector.

Award and Progression

The Certificate in First Line management is a Special Purpose Award (30 Credits) awarded by HETAC at level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award will allow progression in the NFQ. Graduates will be eligible to apply for:

· The BA in Management Practice with module exemptions

· The second year of Higher Certificate in Business subject to completing bridging studies in accounting.

Programme Content

VENUE: Laois Third Level Centre, Bracklone Street, Portarlington,. www.laoisthirdlevel.ie

Timetable: Tuesday evenings 7pm to 10pm

Leadership and Communications

· Effective Leadership

· Interviewing Skills

· Presentation skills

Business Management

· The Role of the Manager

· Business Planning

· Quality Management

· Customer Care

Legal and Regulatory Framework

· Principles of Irish Law

· Employee Relations

· Employment Law

· Health and Safety

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed to appeal to those at work or seeking to re-enter the workforce. There are no specific academic requirements with applicants considered based on relevant work and other experience.

Duration: Part-time for 2 years, 1 evening a week for 3 hours starting October 2010

Application: Apply online at www.ncirl.ie or

Contact: director@laoisthirdlevel.ie

Fees: €975 – The cost of fees can be spread with our direct debit plan.