Human Resources

Learn the principles of the HR industry.

With the corporate trends towards workforce flexibility and outsourcing, the field of human resources has opened up a raft of new opportunities for those seeking work and those looking to advance their careers.

The Cengage Education Human Resources course is designed as a first step towards work in the field. It gives students the essential skills every HR department and recruitment agency demands. You’ll learn the principles of candidate selection and become familiar with
the normal industry documentation.

It’s an ideal way turn your natural way with people into a highly portable skillset and a satisfying, well paid career.

On completion of your course:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment in Human Resources. This course contains selected units of competency from the Certificate IV in Business (Human Resources) (BSB40801).

About our Nationally Recognised Training accreditation Cengage Education is a Registered Training Organisation registered by VETAB (Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board).

Austudy approved

This course is Austudy approved, please apply directly to Centrelink to receive this benefit. Get more information about Financial Assistance programs.

Professional memberships/affiliations.

Adecco Australia

Cengage Education is proud to announce their affiliation with one of the world's leading employment services Adecco Australia. Students wishing to seek full/part time employment in their chosen field can now contact Adecco Australia on completion of their qualification.

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Course Number 85800
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 18 months
Study Hours Approx 120 hrs
Qualification Statement of Attainment

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Computer requirements

To complete this course you will need access to:

  • Windows® 95/98 or higher
  • CD-ROM drive

Assessment details

  • 4 written assessments

Extra learning materials included

  • Strategic Human Resource Management - Textbook

Key areas of learning

  • Recruit and Select Personnel
  • Process Human Resource documentation and Inquiries
  • Contribute to personal skills and development and learning
  • Develop team and individual

Subjects You’ll Cover

Recruit and Select Personnel (BSBHR402A)

  • Maintain personnel needs
  • Determining job specifications
  • Recruiting staff members
  • Assessing and selecting applicants

Process Human Resource documentation and Inquiries (BSBHR403A)

  • Processing leave applications
  • Process job vacancies
  • Providing information on personnel matters

Contribute to personal skills and development and learning (BSBCMN304A)

  • Identifying your need for new skills
  • Undertake personal skill development
  • Monitor learning effectiveness

Develop team and individual (BSBCMN404A)

  • Determining development needs
  • Developing individuals and teams
  • Monitoring and evaluating workplace learning