BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management 

Qualification: BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management 
Duration: 12 -18 months

BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management 

Duration: 12 - 18 months

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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.

This course is not available to International students.

Course code: BSB40420

Delivery mode: Online

Course duration: 12- 18 months

Qualification: Certificate IV

Eligibility: This course is not available to International students

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

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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.

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34.6% Clerical and Administrative workers

Percentage of course graduates working as clerical or administrative workers.

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$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) from My Skills.


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Study online with our world-class learning platform

  • Designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime

  • Study on any device - desktop, tablet or mobile

  • Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content

  • Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages

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 online 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 HR management course contains an introductory module.

Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.

BSBHRM411
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
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
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
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
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
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
BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, facilitate and lead difficult conversations.

BSBCRT411
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
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
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
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.

BSBXCM401
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.

This course is not available to International students.

The Swinburne Open modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study online anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use our platform for this Certificate IV course:

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.

Online study FAQs

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.

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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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