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I agree, it's a bit ridiculous. I think it was a knee jerk reaction to the Prime Time scandal. Many experienced childcare workers are now being forced back into part time education in the evenings at their own expense. They are already one of the lowest paid sectors.
I don't see similar requirements in the Financial Services industry? I know of QFAs who received their qualification based on experience and were not forced back into education to do the modern QFA exams.
If the government wants highly educated and qualified childcare workers, it needs to invest in the sector to ensure the pay is attractive enough. Currently it is not.
P.S. I'm not a childcare worker, I just have some knowledge of the sector.
Good points. The solution to bad regulation and/or bad legislation is not more academia and/or qualifications.Getting back to the performance of the qualified staff in Bungalow 3 in the Co Mayo Care-home, I'm sure each and every one of the now suspended participants (Care Workers and Nurses) were well worth their qualifications (well, at least from exam results!!). This begs the question:- Are these qualifications being handed out willy-nilly? Is there a case for mass plagerism(wrong spelling, I know) in the sector?
Nobody said it was an overqualification. But, let's say FETAC Level 5 is acceptable now. Could there be another qualification level in the future for the same work e.g. let's say Fetac Level 6. I understand Fetac Level 4 is not being accepted from this year even for people who for years in the industry.Childcare and Healthcare and Social care employees need a Level 5 Fetac qualification. This is equivalent to a Leaving-Certificate qualification.
I certainly would not consider this an over-qualification.
The courses cover a multitude of different subjects that will help and enable them in their chosen occupation.
One of my students informed me just this week that the Course would greatly help her in dealing with families of clients who might have intimidated her previously. She (a special needs student) has achieved immensely by her participation in Fetac 5.
I also teach a number of students with existing degrees taking these Level-5 qualifications to enable them to work in these areas.
Of course, as mentioned elsewhere, qualifications will not be of benefit to those unsuited to the occupation.
Marion
How do you know somebody is unsuited to the occupation?
Hi Leo, with respect I am sure you posted this tongue-in-cheek. I know you meant well, but the true answer, of course is we have no way of really assessing anybody fully.Like most industries, no qualification will tell you that. Only through a proper interview process and application of probation/assessment can that be determined.
Hi Leo, with respect I am sure you posted this tongue-in-cheek. I know you meant well, but the true answer, of course is we have no way of really assessing anybody fully.
I didn't really. Where I work, we put quite a bit of effort into behavioural profiling during the interview process, and reject quite a few people who we deem not to be a fit for the work involved in the role, the team they will work with, or the organisation as a whole. There's plenty of research and guidance available into how to go about this.
That of course isn't 100% effective, so we then rely on the probation process to establish whether a new-hire really is a fit. Documented plans are produced and shared with the new-hires. Formal reviews take place at pre-defined intervals, and if new-hires are falling short, probation is either extended or they are let go. If you can't tell within 6-9 months whether someone is suited to a role, you're not paying enough attention.
The trouble is, to do all that properly takes a lot of time and effort. Many organisations, particularly smaller ones, aren't prepared or simply can't afford to put in the time/effort.
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