Course Summary
Course Category: Employment Courses
This six-week course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of the importance, role and function of Human Resource Management, particularly in relation to the not-for-profit and human services sector. While completing this course of study you will also be introduced to key elements of the Supervision process which is of the highest importance in order to manage, lead and support staff effectively.
Who is the Human Resource Management and Supervision Course For?
Are you a manager who has responsibility for the support, development and leadership of a group of staff members? Do you have responsibility for providing regular Supervision to staff?
The course is for current managers who are interested in developing their management skills in an accredited programme created specifically for the human services and non-profit sector.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Unit 1:
The aim of Unit 1 is to present you with the history and development of Human Resource Management which will assist and guide you in understanding its role and function in today’s organisational environment.
Unit 2:
Unit 2 facilitates you to reflect on how you can get the best from your staff, including providing them with appropriate development support and by valuing their contribution to the organisation.
Unit 3:
The work associated with Managing Volunteers makes up Unit 3 and this material provides you with a sound knowledge of volunteerism and the key issues in relation to it. You are also presented with the key management skills required in recruiting and supporting volunteers.
Unit 4:
The aim of Unit 4 is to provide you with a general knowledge on the role and function of senior management, including the CEO and Board of Management. In this unit you also reflect on the concept of ‘governance’ within the community and voluntary sector.
Unit 5:
Finally, Unit 5 introduces you to the process of Supervision so that you can then begin supporting staff members more effectively in their learning, reflection and personal development in order to enhance the quality of service provided to people.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
