Course Details

Available:
Part-Time
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year
Award:
Higher Certificate
Faculty: Kemmy Business School
Course Type: Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:

Contact(s):

Name: Human Resource Management
Email: HRMProgrammes@ul.ie Web: /business
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Brief Description

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The Higher Certificate in Supervisory & HR Practice is a Level 6 programme offered on a part-time evening basis at the University of Limerick. The course has a strong practical emphasis and provides an introductory qualification in people management.

The Higher Certificate in Supervisory & HR Practice is a Level 6 programme offered on a part-time evening basis at the University of Limerick. The course has a strong practical emphasis and provides an introductory qualification in people management. The course covers employment relations, people management and human resource development. The emphasis is on a practical approach to HRM and aims to build students' knowledge of training and development plans, undertaking recruitment and selection and conflict management and developing their skills in interviewing, conflict management, teamwork and presentations. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Students who successfully complete the Higher Certificate can apply to do the Diploma in HRM.

The Higher Certificate in Supervisory & HR Practice is a 2 year programme but students undertake only 1 year of study. Students do not attend first year but instead produce evidence of work experience and prior learning with their course application and are awarded credits for this. There are 4 taught modules per semester.

Year 1

Semester 1

  • Accreditation for co-operative education and recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Semester 2

  • Accreditation for co-operative education and recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Year 2

Semester 1

  • Human Resource Management A
  • Human Resource Management Skills
  • Managing Information
  • Developing Professional Competence 1

Semester 2

  • Employment Relations
  • Organisational Behaviour 1
  • Continuing Professional Development 1
  • Human Resource Development 1 

Programme Delivery

As of July 2021, the University is planning to return to face to face teaching but this is subject to change depending on Covid restrictions and public health advice. If, as expected, normal face to face teaching returns, the programme will not be delivered fully online. The University’s online learning management system will support face to face teaching but students will be required to attend classes on-campus.

Currently classes are planned to take place on the UL campus Wednesday evenings from 6-10pm beginning Sept 8th with induction before this and there will be a small number of weekends.

A pass in five subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate or an equivalent examination. For those not possessing a pass in five subjects, relevant experience and/or evidence of other part-time courses may also be considered. Applicants are required to have a minimum of two years work experience with at least six months supervisory experience. Applicants are required to complete a recognition of Prior Learning portfolio containing evidence of the requisite prior learning.

What to Include with your Application
Delays in receiving these documents will affect the progress of your application.
- Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number.)
- Photo or Scanned copy of passport to verify ID and full legal name.
- A copy of your most recent CV.

- Proof of Status, e.g. unemployed, employed, self employed, returners. Acceptable documents for proof of status can be found here https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
- Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements:

  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
    • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
    AND
    • English language competency certificate

    For more information Click Here

 

Springboard+

The fee for this programme is €2109

Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria under Springboard+ can qualify for 90% or 100% funding subject to the availability of places.

 

Employed

All employed participants must pay a contribution of the course cost directly to the provider for all level 7-9 courses. Please note some formerly self-employed applicants not in receipt on DEASP payment are liable for 10% fees also. The onus is on the participant to arrange payment of this fee. The HEA will fund the remainder of the cost directly to the provider.

Unemployed and Returner participants

Springboard+ will pay all fees for unemployed and returner participants.

 

To clarify eligibility please go to https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility

 

Please note that Fees are subject to review

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.