Course Options
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Overview
This course is specifically for individuals referred from HSC Leadership Centre.
The PDA provides students with an understanding of the policy and legal context for commissioning of care services. Whilst also providing an understanding of the public sector procurement landscape in Northern Ireland.
Students will develop a range of skills in procurement and contracting, including the knowledge, techniques and good practice required to undertake the process by which public bodies purchase care services from third parties. Students will also develop knowledge of the key relationships between strategic procurement and strategic commissioning.
Minimum entry requirements
- Referral from HSC Leadership Centre.
Additional selection requirements
Students should be working within a relevant role for assessments and observations to be undertaken.
What you study
You will study the following topics, plus an additional 2 optional units:
- The Policy, Legal and Commissioning Context for Care Services.
- Analyse Service Needs and Provision for Procurement Decision Making.
- Procurement Planning.
- The Tendering Process and contract Award for Care Services.
- Manage Care Contracts and Monitor Service Provider Performance.
- Ensure compliance with Legal, Regulatory, Ethical and Social Requirements.
After the course
Students will have acquired knowledge and understanding of the policy and legal context for the commissioning of care services, alongside an understanding of the public sector procurement landscape in Northern Ireland.
It is expected that students will utilise this to assist in their aspirations for career or academic progression.
Continuing Study
You may be able to progress on to qualifications at SCQF L9.
How the course is taught
The course will be delivered over a 9 month period, starting in September 2018.
The course will be delivered via a blended approach, with a combination of distance learning and intensive seminars based at HSC Leadership Centre, Belfast.
Materials
Students will be provided with a range of learning materials through MyCity and will have access to further materials through the City of Glasgow College Library.