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BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

Are you looking to enter the HR field? If you naturally enjoy working with people and have an interest in the career pathways of Human Resources Officer or Human Resources Assistant, the BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management (Release 1) is a nationally-recognised qualification that can train you in the core fundamentals of HR.

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Nationally recognised
Average 12-18 months
12 units of competency
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Course Summary

Duration
Average 12-18 months
Units
12 units of competency
From developing emotional intelligence to supporting the coordination of recruitment and onboarding, this online course will help you carry out responsibilities for entry-level positions in Human Resources. If you have the desire to enter the field and want to create impact within an HR capacity, this qualification can provide you with the preparation needed to be an aspiring HR professional.


What you'll learn

This qualification comprises units that can help you prepare for entry-level roles in HR, either as a Human Resources Officer or Human Resources Assistant.

If you enjoy working with people and desire to work in a corporate/office setting where your people skills are put to use, this qualification can provide you with the training needed to carry out HR responsibilities with confidence.

In this course, you'll learn to:

  • Apply communication strategies in the workplace
  • Lead effective workplace relationships
  • Support human resources functions and processes
  • Support the learning and development of teams and individuals

Other personal skills you may learn along the way include:

  • Develop strong communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Analytical skills
Work in a simulated workplace

By studying with Upskilled, you'll get the opportunity to undertake tasks and/or assessments that are related to a workplace environment.

With online learning, we want you to develop some "work-ready" skills that complement well with the theory components of your course.

A simulated workplace allows you to undertake practical assessments that help you put your skills into practice. The simulated workplace can be accessed through our customised learning platform, MyUpskilled.
 

Inclusions
By choosing Upskilled, you will gain access to supplementary resources that can help with your studies. These inclusions aim to enhance your online learning experience, making it interactive and engaging. These include:
  • Access to Upskilled's customised learning platform, MyUpskilled
  • Student Support Team
  • Specialist trainers
  • Online tutorials
  • video content access via:
Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Transfer
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) provided that you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. This can either reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. Prior to enrolment, please speak with your Education Consultant for further details.

After enrolment, you can download the application from MyUpskilled, or on request from Student Support. A trainer will be assigned to assess your eligibility for RPL and/or CT.
 
Assessment
This course will have you undertake summative and formative assessments, write reports and/or create a portfolio, and participate in role-playing scenarios. You'll also be working on a variety of projects that require your own research as well as answering various written/oral questions that apply the theory you learn into practice.

Hear from our students about their experience studying with Upskilled:
 

 

Course Detail

This qualification will suit you if you're naturally a people-person and genuinely have an interest in employee relations and learning and development. This course can help you enter the HR field, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to support a team or organisation within an HR capacity. You could also be in the following job roles and are looking to upskill:

  • Human Resource Officer
  • Human Resource Assistant
  • Human Resource Coordinator
  • Payroll Officer

This qualification can also supplement your knowledge if you work with HR related aspects in your role or you may have additional responsibilities with an HR focus.

You'll come across topics like developing and using emotional intelligence, supporting employee and industrial relations, and administering performance development processes.


About Self-Paced Learning

Upskilled wants to ensure that you get the best online learning experience, which is why we offer flexible and self-paced courses to suit your needs.

While online learning provides you with the flexibility of managing both your personal and work schedule, it's important to have a consistent approach so you don't fall behind.

We want to help you succeed, which is why all the courses delivered through Upskilled come with a training plan to help you stay on track.

On average, Upskilled students take approximately 13 months to finish a course.

Simply put, the more hours you dedicate to your course, the closer you'll be to the finish line.
 

Course Duration

This course is designed to be completed within 12-18 months.

There is no minimum timeframe to complete this course. Students who are highly motivated, well-organised, experienced and committed to making time to study can complete the qualification at an accelerated pace.

Please speak with one of our Education Consultants about your study and course completion goals.
 

Course Structure

To satisfy the requirements of this qualification, you'll need to complete the following units of competency.
  • 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. The unit applies to those with supervisory responsibilities in a work area who have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well-developed skills in creating solutions to problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.

  • 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. The unit applies to individuals who require a broad understanding of human resource functions, associated policy frameworks and the administrative requirements to support these functions and policies.

  • 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. The unit applies to individuals working in a human resources job role, as well as those for whom recruitment and onboarding are part of their broader

  • 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. The unit applies to human resource officers, or people in similar roles, who work under the direction of a human resource manager.

  • 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. The unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of learning and development who apply their skills in addressing development needs to meet team objectives. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of tasks to others.

  • 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. The unit applies to individuals who work in support positions, assisting others in dealing with ER and IR conflicts and issues.

  • BSBPEF402
    Develop personal work priorities

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance. The unit applies to individuals who are required to design their own work schedules and work plans and to establish priorities for their work. They will typically hold some responsibilities for the work of others and have some autonomy in relation to their own role.

  • 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. This unit has a specific focus on the communication skills required for supervisor level workers with responsibility for other workers.

  • BSBLDR413
    Lead effective workplace relationships

    This unit describes the skills, knowledge and outcomes required to use leadership to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members. The unit applies to team leaders, supervisors and new or emerging managers where leadership plays a role in developing and maintaining effective workplace relationships. It applies in any industry or community context. At this level work will normally be carried out within routine and non-routine methods and procedures, which require planning, evaluation, leadership and guidance of others.

  • BSBOPS405
    Organise business meetings

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise meetings including making arrangements, liaising with participants, and developing and distributing meeting related documentation. The unit applies to those employed in a range of work environments who are required to organise a variety of business meetings. They may provide administrative support within an enterprise or have responsibility for these tasks in the context of a particular team, workgroup or project.

  • BSBHRM528
    Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate an organisation’s remuneration and benefits plans. It incorporates all functions associated with remuneration, including packaging, salary benchmarking, market rate reviews, bonuses and the legislative aspects of remuneration and employee benefits. The unit applies to individuals who are human resource practitioners responsible for overseeing an organisation’s remuneration process.

  • 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. The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for overseeing aspects of managing the voluntary and involuntary termination of employment.

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Entry requirements

Start date

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. To make sure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:

  • Once you have inquired, one of our friendly Education Consultants will contact you to ensure you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification.
  • A short language, literacy and numeracy assessment will need to be completed upon enrolment. 


To successfully complete this course, we recommend the following:

  • Have the ability to read and write in English and display numeracy skills up to a minimum level of Year 10.
  • Have access to a modern computer with high-speed internet.
  • Have access to a device with audio/video recording and playback capabilities.
  • Have basic computing skills, including the ability to make and upload short videos.
     

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RRP $4,250

 

Government funding

At both a state and federal level, government commitment to upskilling the Australian workforce has resulted in a comprehensive framework of funding schemes and incentive opportunities. As a result, many Upskilled participants are provided incentives by the Government to undertake training and/or find that their courses are heavily subsidised.

Government funding options for:
Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

Career outcomes

Students who successfully complete this qualification may be able to pursue the following career outcomes.
Career outcomes
Education pathways
If you successfully complete the BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management, you may be able to pursue the following related qualifications:

Educators

Upskilled has a passionate team of trainers in the business faculty who are highly skilled in the areas of study we offer. Our trainers have qualifications and work experience that allows them to deliver training to help you achieve job-ready skills needed to make your next career move.

The business faculty offers additional support to students undertaking courses, giving you the opportunity to build rapport with your trainers. 

Trainers facilitate 'Ask Me Anything' sessions over Zoom where you can ask them questions about your assessments, offering you more guidance and support. This gives you a chance to virtually collaborate with other students as well. 

FAQs

What is a BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management?

The BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management is an online course if you intend on starting a career in the HR industry. If you enjoy working with people and want to provide further assistance in aspects of recruitment, onboarding and professional development. 

You'll learn specific skills that can help you pursue entry-level roles in the human resources field, including Human Resources Officer or Human Resources Assistant. 

Some of the skills you'll learn include:
  • Applying communication strategies in the workplace
  • Leading effective workplace relationships
  • Supporting the functions and processes related to human resources
  • Coordination of remuneration and employee benefits 
  • Organising business meetings
You may also develop transferable skills that can benefit you in the long-term including conflict resolution, communication, analytical skills, and cultural sensitivity. 

If you're looking to further advance your skills in the HR industry and interested in pursuing a more senior role, Upskilled also has the BSB50320 - Diploma of Human Resource Management that can provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue roles like Human Resources Manager.

 

What jobs can you get from a BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management?

The BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management can help you pursue entry-level career opportunities in the industry, including Human Resources Officer and Human Resources Assistant. 

You may be in a role that also requires you to support the human resources team so doing this course may be a perfect supplement to your existing skill set. So for example, you may be an Office Manager that needs to support the HR team in some capacity so doing this course can give you the fundamental skills needed to carry out these responsibilities.

 

How to get a BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management?

In order to attain the BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management you need to recognise your career goals and motivations on why you want to do the online course program in the first place. 

You may be in the process of changing careers, wanting to secure a promotion at work or at the point where you want to level up in your career. With a focused mindset and commitment to learning, you can achieve the BSB40520 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.

 

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