Certificate IV in Human Resources

About this Qualification

Many medium and large size companies recognise the need for a highly trained Human Resources function to enable the business to
maximise the potential of staff.
Human Resources is a specialist professional area that requires detailed knowledge and skills in a range of human resources key functions
such as:

Occupational Health and Safety

Human Resources Systems

Recruitment and Selection

Performance Management Systems and

Industrial Relations

The Certificate IV in Human Resources qualification enables businesses to up-skill their HR staff in these functions. The course would also enable HR specialists to learn about the key HR functions they don’t currently work in, and allow them scope to become more multi-skilled.

Course Suitability

The job roles that may suit this course include:

Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Officers

Personnel Officer

Recruitment Officer

Industrial Relations Assistant

Human Resources Clerks

Note this qualification is not generally suited to people seeking management skills. Contact the College to discuss more suitable courses in this
area.

Enrolment Options

This qualification is available in most states as a government funded Traineeship enrolment*
*Subject to eligibility in your state. The qualification is also available for individual students to enrol on a private basis.

Course Duration

The qualification is timetabled to be completed in one year over a 36 week period, with students required to mail assignments to the College at regular intervals.

Regular study of approximately 3 hours per week, in conjunction with on-the-job practice of the skills covered in the course would normally be required to successfully complete this qualification.
The timetable can be extended to a longer period subject to maximum timeframes set in each State for Traineeship enrolments (generally 12 months but 24 months in some States). Students can complete as early as they like – as they study at their own pace.

Course Benefits

The qualification offers:

cost effective ways for employers to up-skill HR staff

access to Traineeship Incentives

flexible method of delivery that suits busy office environments

structured, high quality training

wide range of subjects that allow tailoring to individual business and employee needs

College Trainers and Materials

Each student will have a dedicated College Training Manager to provide immediate assistance and support.
The College Trainers all have “real life” experience in the areas that they train in, and so have the expertise and skills to provide effective
student and employer support.
The course materials are delivered in separate “modules” or workbooks. Each module concentrates on a specific theme, and may
cover a number of “units of competency” (these are the “national standards” that apply to thequalification).

The College course material is easy to read and understand and is kept up to date with current business practices and relevant legislation.
Students are issued a Course Folder to keep their course material organised.

Course Delivery

Course can be delivered in a range of delivery modes based on the most suitable mode for the circumstances: workbook / correspondence on-line learning class room learning. In some situations the mode will be a mix of these options.

Workbook modules are designed so that students can use small periods of time to “study”. This makes the course achievable even
in a busy office – with small periods of time being able to be used effectively.

Entry Requirements

Average level literary skills are required for this qualification.
This qualification is a very specialist qualification, so students should ideally have access to a Human Resources Department to research workplace HR issues. Above average English language communication skills are required.

Course Subjects and Electives

The qualification includes the following core modules:

Use Technology Workplace

Safety at Work

Administer HR Systems

Recruitment and HR Documents

Performance Management Systems

Industrial Relations

The qualification includes the following elective
modules:

Meetings, Conferences and Travel

Advanced Customer Service

Manage Risk

Write Complex Documents

Make a Presentation

Business Networks

Other electives are available subject to identified workplace needs.

Qualification & Career Pathway

This is a nationally accredited, formal qualification recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
After completion of this qualification studentshave a range of opportunities to continue their studies at Certificate IV level including:

Diploma in Business

Diploma in Management

Career paths include opportunities as:

Human Resources Officer

Recruitment Manager

Industrial Officer

Human Resources Manager