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    National code: BSB40420

    Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Use your people skills to help develop a thriving team culture. Learn how the human resource department is critical to individual, team and business success. Discover your strengths and develop a wide range of transferable skills to enable you to launch your career in this exciting industry.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of staff

    • Support performance development processes

    • Support employee and industrial relations procedures

    • Support learning and development of teams and individuals

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • Communicating with others and guiding people to reach their goals

    • The confidence to communicate effectively as an HR leader

    • The opportunity to take your career to the next level

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    • This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • Completed HSC or equivalent

    • The ability to consult with others and work in teams

    • Strong spoken and written communication skills

    • The ability to work with people in difficult situations and circumstances

    • If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like:

    Human Resource Clerk

    Human Resources Clerks maintain and update personnel records such as information on transfers and promotions, employee leave taken and accumulated, salaries, superannuation and taxation, qualifications and training.

    • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

      83%

    • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

      5,200 workers

    • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

      41 years

    • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

      $1,400

    • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

      41 hours

    • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

      Lower

    • Gender share

      74% female

    • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

      Decline

    Other jobs include: human resources coordinator, human resources assistant, human resources associate and human resources officer.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study2 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study1 Course

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study1 Course

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Human Resource Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 6 core and 6 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Support human resources functions and processesBSBHRM417

    • Administer performance development processesBSBHRM411

    • Support employee and industrial relationsBSBHRM412

    • Support the learning and development of teams and individualsBSBHRM413

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

    Info sessionsWant to know more?

    There are a total of 13 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

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