Prepare for a rewarding career in human resource management with a nationally recognised Certificate IV.
If you enjoy working with other people, and helping both employees and companies succeed, then a career in human resource management (HRM or HR) is for you.
This online course will equip you with a range of functional, technical and cognitive skills required for success in the human resources sector. Enjoy the flexibility of studying online at your own pace, and gain a nationally recognised Certificate. IV in Human Resource Management (BSB40420).
Learn how to support the learning and development of teams and individuals, recruitment and onboarding, through to building and maintaining relationships. Enrol now to study HR online. Earn your Certificate IV with Swinburne Open Education.
Course code: BSB40420
Delivery mode: Online
Course duration: 12- 18 months
Qualification: Certificate IV
Nationally recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology
Assessments:
- Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions
- Portfolio of evidence, written reports & case studies
- Video and audio role plays and demonstrations.
You will learn to:
Support human resource functions and processes
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
Administer performance development processes
Build and maintain business relationships
Apply communication strategies in the workplace.
Career options include:
Human resources coordinator
Payroll officer.
Human resources officer
Start your human resource management career
67.8% Career Improvement
Percentage of course graduates that started or expanded a business, landed on a new job, or skilled up for a promotion or pay raise.
34.6% Clerical and Administrative workers
Percentage of course graduates working as clerical or administrative workers.
$57,800 Salary
The middle of the range of salary earned of course graduates starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.
67.8% Career Improvement
Percentage of course graduates that started or expanded a business, landed on a new job, or skilled up for a promotion or pay raise.
34.6% Clerical and Administrative workers
Percentage of course graduates working as clerical or administrative workers.
$57,800 Salary
The middle of the range of salary earned of course graduates starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.
Source: Statistics (accessed on 20 January 2022) are for course graduates in the Management and Commerce field (Certificate IV). See more details at MySkills.gov.au
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Online course modules
Once you have enrolled in this course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.
This course contains 13 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 6 core units and 6 elective units. This course contains an introductory module.
BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in the effective implementation of a performance development system and to facilitate employee performance.
BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate and implement employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) policies and procedures to effectively represent organisations and employers.
BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine individual and team development needs and to facilitate the development of the workgroup.
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to source candidates and to assess their suitability for available positions.
BSBHRM417 Support human resource functions and processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support work across a range of human resource functional areas.
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.
BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, facilitate and lead difficult conversations.
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
BSBHRM529 Coordinate separation and termination processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate redeployment, resignation, retirement, dismissal and redundancy, including the conduct of exit interviews.
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers. These workers may be within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.
Course requirements
There are no formal requirements for this Cert IV HR qualification. However, participants must be 18 years' old or over.
Eligible for Australian and New Zealand Residents and Citizens only.
Our modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use or platform:
Desktop or laptop
Latest version of Chrome or Safari
Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
Adobe PDF Reader
Mobile or tablet*
Latest version of Chrome or Safari
Latest version of Android
Latest version of iOS
* Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.
Frequently asked questions
We understand you need to fit study around your busy life. Our online learning platform is designed with this in mind, so you can study on any device, anywhere, anytime.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
Q. How can I access trainer support?
You can access our dedicated trainer support using your choice of communication – online chat, email, phone call, or video chat.
Q. Do you help me find a job once I graduate?
At Swinburne Open Education, it’s not only about qualifications. We know you want to get a good job when you finish your studies, and our Careers Team will help you with valuable job-hunting skills such as CV writing and interview techniques. We are here to support you every step on the way. Our job finishes when yours starts.
Q. Can I pause my study if something in my life changes?
Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to fit study around your life. We understand life doesn’t always go to plan. You can apply for extensions for up to 6 months (3 months per extension) if needed. See more details in our full FAQs.
Q. What if the course end up not being right for me?
If you are less than half way through your enrolment period and it’s not working out, you can opt-out of the second half and reduce your course fee liability to 50% of the total course fee. Refer to the Student Agreement for full terms and conditions.
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