Duration
½ year
Intake dates
January
What does this course involve?
As you read this information, please note that this course is going to be re-accredited in the coming future. There will be minor changes to the course information provided here.
Human Resources staff are a vital part of any business. This course gives you a solid preparation for work in this field.
You will learn skills that are common across all human resource operations roles. The course provides a focus on developing your presentation skills as well as coordinating human resource services, recruitment processes and developing effective workplace relationships.
Other areas covered include issues in employee relations, working in teams and production of business documents.
Entrance requirements
- Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass.
- Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English Language Proficiency
- A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
- A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
None.
Cost
$AUD4,900 plus amenities and materials fees.
What employment opportunities will I have?
Almost all businesses require a human resources department to oversee staff hiring and termination, salaries and the general well-being of employees. Typical employers include large private enterprises, large government organisations and human resource recruitment consultancies. At the Certificate IV level, administration roles within the human resources area include administrative positions in a human resources environment.
Typical areas of work include:
- Recruitment
- Occupational health and safety
- Employee and industrial relations
- Computerised human resources management record systems.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to apply for a place in the Diploma of Business (Human Resources).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus
Course Structure
Certificate IV in Business (Human Resources) is the first stage of the pathway to the Diploma of Business (Human Resources). For course content for this stage, please refer to the Units of Competency section below.
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.