Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures (QQI Level 5)
€264.00
- Course Fee: €264
- Award: QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures (5N3751).
- NFQ Credit Value: 15 Credits.
- Format: Distance Learning course supported with fully qualified tutors & accredited by QQI.
- Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
- No classes to attend.
Course Description
This QQI Level 5 Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures course will provide the student the knowledge, skill and competence to interpret legislation and legal principles relevant to an occupational sector and to apply procedures to ensure their implementation in the workplace.
Learners who successfully complete this course will:
- develop a general understanding of the Irish legal system
- evaluate the impact of the law on their personal and vocational lives
- develop skills in evaluation and analysis
- be familiar with the language, procedures and documents related the law, equality, safety and quality in their vocational area.
This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain an Internationally Recognised Qualification.
Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The specific learning outcomes are grouped into Five Units.
Course Details
Topic Covered Include:
- Unit 1: Legislative Framework
- Unit 2: Employment Policy and Procedures
- Unit 3: Quality Service, Policy and Procedures
- Unit 4: Safety and Health at Work.
- Unit 5: Child Protection Legislation.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:
- Level 4 Certificate, or Leaving Cert, equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
- If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted or emailed to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
- As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
- If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
- For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».
Assessment:
Learners are assessed over the duration of this module as follows:
Assignments 60%
Examination 40%
Assignments (2):
The internal assessor will devise two briefs that require candidates to produce evidence that demonstrates an understanding and application of a range of specific learning outcomes.
Each brief will require candidates to investigate topic(s) appropriate to the unit and in the context of the candidates’ vocational area.
Examination:
*Students taking this module will have to sit an examination (€50.00) that is normally held in Dublin but arrangements can be made in outside centres around the country. This can be paid before exam dates and is not required upon enrolment. This exam fee is not covered in the course fee/registration fee. The examination will be based on a range of specific learning outcomes and will be 2 hours in duration.
Grading:
Pass 50 – 64%
Merit 65 – 79%
Distinction 80 – 100%
Accreditation
- Following successful completion you will receive a QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures (5N3751).
- QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
- There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and QQI accreditation.
Delivery Format
This QQI Level 5 Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures (5N3751) course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend.
Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
