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    Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

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    Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
    Overview

    About this course

    Use your people skills to build strong team cultures. Learn how human resources (HR) supports individual, team and business success. Discover your strengths and gain transferable skills to launch a career in this growing industry.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

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

    • recruit and onboard staff

    • support performance development

    • support employee and workplace relations

    • help with training and learning for teams and individuals.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited qualification at a certificate IV level.

    • The confidence to communicate effectively as a HR leader.

    • Skills in supporting people to reach their goals.

    • Skills and knowledge to take your HR career to the next level.

    • A strong study pathway into a Bachelor of Business with TAFE NSW degrees.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

    • There are no entry requirements of this course.

    Traineeship

    • You must be employed as a trainee in the industry.

    • Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

    • Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Entry recommendations

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

    • completed the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its 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.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Future 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 study3 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study1 Course

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    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.

    Units

    Units 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 employee and industrial relationsBSBHRM412

    • Administer performance development processesBSBHRM411

    • Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programsBSBWHS411

    • Coordinate recruitment and onboardingBSBHRM415

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities 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 sessions

    Want to know more?

    There are a total of 2 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

    You can view all sessions related to Business and Marketing.

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