Duration
1 year
including Certificate IV in Business (Human Resources)
Intake dates
January
What does this course involve?
This course focuses on a comprehensive set of generic and specific human resource competencies to enable you to work in various human resource roles. The course provides a focus on developing such skills as learning how to manage performance termination procedures, computer skills and learning how to develop employment policies. It provides training in human resources operations, practice and management.
Special emphasis is given to making sure you understand the legislation associated with human resources, such as employee and industrial relations issues.
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
Aus $9,500 per year
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, you would work in administration roles within the human resources area. At the Diploma level you could take on the role of a human resources officer and work with little direct supervision.
Typical areas of work include:
- Employee/industrial relations
- Occupational health and safety
- Employment policies and procedures
- Employee records
- Performance management
- Training and development of employees.
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?
Graduates of this course may obtain credits for relevant courses at universities. Credits must be negotiated directly with the organisation concerned.
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Course Structure
Diploma of Business (Human Resources) is the second and final stage of the pathway to the Diploma of Business (Human Resources). The content for this stage is detailed in the Units of Competency section below. For content of stage 1 please refer to information for Certificate IV in Business (Human Resources).
