Supervisory Skills QQI Level 6 Wednesday

Course Name – Supervisory Management Skills

Award – Supervisory Skills QQ1 6N2104 (Minor Award – Level 6)

Course Overview

This course empowers participants with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to excel as effective supervisors. It focuses on transitioning from reactive management to proactive leadership, leveraging emotional intelligence to cultivate self-sufficient and self-regulating teams while maximising their individual and collective potential.

Who is this course suitable for?

·       Individuals newly tasked with leading or organising teams in any setting, including business, community groups, sports organisations, or voluntary roles.

·       Newly appointed supervisors or team leaders seeking practical tools to manage and motivate teams effectively.

·       Tradespeople or small business owners managing teams or overseeing projects.

·       Aspiring leaders eager to develop core supervisory and leadership skills.

·       Experienced professionals or volunteers looking to enhance their team management and communication strategies.

·       Anyone in a dynamic environment where effective supervision and team coordination are key to success.

Course Content/Learning Objectives

1.     Evaluate supervision principles and practices across public, private, and voluntary sectors, including approaches tailored to specific contexts or organisations.

2.     Identify key attributes and skills of effective supervisors, such as communication, time management and organisational ability.

3.     Explain the supervisor’s role in establishing and improving standards and quality within an organisation.

4.     Apply planning, time management, and meeting facilitation skills, while documenting supervisory practices effectively.

5.     Overcome Barriers to Supervision and develop strategies to address common challenges, including conflict resolution and team dynamics.

6.     Design and execute operational plans with clear objectives, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

7.     Conduct training needs analyses, plan and deliver training, delegate tasks effectively, and monitor and evaluate team performance.

8.     Deliver constructive feedback, communicate expectations, and supervise team projects, including briefing, monitoring, and evaluating work progress.

Tutor Biography

Shane Canney is a highly qualified professional with QQI Level 8 degrees in Business Studies with HR (IT Sligo) and Law (NUI Galway), as well as a QQI Level 6 in Local Government Studies (IPA). With certifications in Supervisory Skills Management and extensive experience leading teams across public, private, and voluntary sectors, Shane brings practical expertise to his teaching. Passionate about empowering others, he combines real-world insights with actionable strategies to equip learners with the skills and confidence to excel in supervisory role.

Materials Needed: pen, paper, folder with dividers, and an open mind, ready to learn and engage.