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Certificate IV in Human Resources Management
- This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
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Course Information
Kick start an exciting career in HR with our nationally accredited BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resources Management. You’ll learn the core fundamentals of HR, how to put your people skills to good use and launch a successful career in HR support.
- Self-paced – maximum of 18 months
- Recommended hours per week: 23.5h
A learning platform optimized for online study. Our courses are curated to maintain engagement across video, written content, assignments & audio.
During the course, you will learn skills like how to:
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Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
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Write complex documents
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Lead effective workplace relationships
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Support HR functions and processes
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Coordinate key stages of an employee lifecycle like the recruitment and onboarding, remuneration and benefits, and separation and termination
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Support employee and industrial relations procedures
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Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
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Administer performance development processes, and support the learning and development for teams and individuals
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Undertake projects
This course is designed to suit beginners, as well as those with some experience in the industry. Starting with the basics, you will build a strong foundation of HR skills that you can use to launch your career, formalise your current experience or move into a different role within your organisation.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Human Resources Administrator
- Human Resources Assistant
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Human Resources Officer
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
Entry requirements may vary depending on the course. In general, you must be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you’re under 18, you’ll need permission from a parent or guardian.
Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for this course, download the course guide. If you have any questions or would like guidance on whether this course is the right fit for you, feel free to get in touch.
We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
Curriculum
Your learning materials are accessed through our online platform OpenSpace. These learning materials include:
- Learning content
- Media
- Additional resources
- Learning activities
- Self-checks
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Multiple choice quiz
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Projects
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Role plays
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Video
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Written assessments
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