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National code: BSB50320 | CRICOS Code: 108533G
Diploma of Human Resource Management
OverviewAbout this course
The Diploma of Human Resource Management progresses your career as a human resources professional, so you graduate with skills to provide leadership and direction to staff members. Learn how to use empathy and resilience to manage people in the workplace while helping businesses to thrive in rapidly changing environments.
In this course, you will develop skills to track and maintain engagement and performance throughout the employee life cycle. In addition, you’ll gain real-world skills to coordinate workforce planning and have the confidence to manage diverse employee and industrial relations issues. Also, learn about how to manage business risk, including identifying and treating risk factors that affect a broad range of stakeholders.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learn new skills
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Develop and manage employee performance
- Create workforce planning
- Manage the employee life-cycle from recruitment selection and induction to separation and termination
- Implement and monitor work health and safety policies, procedures and programs
- Develop employee relationships
- Provide leadership and direction to staff
Gain practical experience
Build your experience and get practical skills in:
- Supporting business strategies and managing risk to the business in relation to human resource decisions
- Planning, managing and evaluating the delivery of human resource services
- Facilitating the performance development process for individuals, groups and teams
- Managing all aspects of employee recruitment, selection and induction processes throughout the employee life-cycle
- Nurturing strong employee and industrial relations
Develop your professional confidence
Develop the qualities you need to get ahead in this industry:
- A passion for supporting peoples' success
- Leadership qualities
- Confident decision making
- The ability to provide support to others during difficult career transitions
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
Career pathways
- Human Resources Consultant
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Human Resources Coordinator/Officer
SuitabilityInternational entry requirements
At TAFE NSW each course has entry requirements. These help us to make sure that your course choice is right for you and help determine your suitability for a course. We want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you have:
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work well under pressure
- An empathetic nature
- Great teamwork and collaboration
- Confidence using computers
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Fees and locationsStarting dates, course fees and locations
As an international student, you can choose from a range of different courses, offered at various locations. Experience vibrant spaces, libraries, cafes and gyms, as well as places to make friends and socialise with other students.
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $9,100 AUD |
Additional costs
Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 - $1,000 AUD per course.
Structure and unitsWhat you will study
At the start of your course, you will receive your timetable. You will need to study all core units and a range of additional units.
7 core units plus 5 elective units, of which: 2 elective units must be selected from Group A 2; elective units must be selected from Group B for the remaining 1 elective unit: up to 1 unit may be selected from Groups A and B If not listed, 1 unit may be selected from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.
Core units are the required units that you must complete.
Facilitate performance development processesBSBHRM521
Manage employee and industrial relationsBSBHRM522
Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individualsBSBHRM523
Coordinate workforce plan implementationBSBHRM524
Coordinate human resource functions and processesBSBHRM527
Manage business riskBSBOPS504
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programBSBWHS411
PathwaysContinue your studies
At TAFE NSW, you can develop your skills or build your expertise by studying a single course. You can also continue your studies with one of the following pathway options:
Vocational study pathway
Enrol in a range of TAFE NSW courses designed to help you kick-start your career and education goals. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW degree pathway
From certificates to diplomas, to a TAFE NSW degree, continue your studies with us to help build your success. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW - university partnership pathways
TAFE NSW has partnerships with a number of Australian universities. These universities offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. How much credit you are eligible for varies depending on the course and university you choose. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
Other university pathways
You may gain entry to another university using your TAFE NSW qualifications. Acceptance and the amount of credit transfer may vary depending on the university and course studies. Check your credit eligibility.
Keep learning with TAFE NSW
Explore Your Degree Options
- TAFE NSW - Bachelor of Business
You are able to package two or more TAFE NSW courses together. This means you can plan your studies to achieve your career goals. When you apply for a TAFE NSW vocational pathway, you can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
ServicesCampus facilities and support services
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the resources, counselling and facilities to support you while you are studying.
We offer a range of support services including:
- TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
- TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
- TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
- Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
- LinkedIn Learning - an online resource that offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
We're here to help
If you have more questions about your course choice or study plans contact us today.
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