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Certificate IV in Human Resources Management

BSB40420

Provider logo: Open Colleges Australia

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Administrative Assistant, HR Assistant, HR Manager, HR Officer, Human Resources Administrator, Payroll Officer, Talent Acquisition Manager, Talent Management Consultant, Talent Manager

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Qualification

Certificate IV

Awarded By

Open Colleges

Duration

Up to 18 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

Fee For Service, Payment plan, Upfront payment

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This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Turn your knack for solving problems and your skills with people into a rewarding new career with this online BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resources Management course from Open Colleges.

If you’re looking to start a new career in human resources, this nationally recognised and industry-focused course is a relevant starting point that will help you build the fundamental skills and knowledge required to succeed in this exciting industry.

In this course, you’ll learn how to recruit new staff, manage effective workplace relationships, conduct research and analysis and understand workplace health and safety. Self-paced, online modules ensure your learning fits in with your lifestyle, while building new knowledge and industry-relevant skills for a next career step.

A broad range of elective units allows you to tailor your learning to an area that interests you. You may choose to specialise in recruitment, project management, developing teams and individuals or payroll system development and management.

If you enjoy working with people, work well in team environments, and see problems as opportunities, human resources may be the career for you – and it starts with this course.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

Eligibility

Recommended local entry requirements:

  • Age: 18 years old (note students under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to enrol)
  • Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend complex information
  • Have completed Year 12, or a qualification at Certificate III level or higher
  • Access to a modern computer with high-speed internet
  • Access to Microsoft Office or equivalent
  • Basic computing skills including the ability to make a short video.

FAQS

While completing the BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resources Management qualification from Open Colleges, subjects you may study include:

  • BSBTEC404 – Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
  • BSBWRT411 – Write complex documents
  • BSBLDR413 – Lead effective workplace relationships
  • BSBHRM417 – Support human resources functions and processes
  • BSBHRM412 – Support employee and industrial relations
  • BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  • BSBHRM415 – Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  • BSBHRM528 – Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits
  • BSBHRM411 – Administer performance development processes
  • BSBHRM413 – Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  • BSBHRM529 – Coordinate Separation and Termination processes
  • BSBPMG430 – Undertake project work

Open Colleges has been helping Australians realise their potential for over 125 years, and they’re now one of Australia’s leaders in online education. In the last decade alone, they’ve helped over 450,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers. When you study with OC, you’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that’ll help you find work across Australia. Their nationally recognised courses are designed by vocational experts, and you’ll learn job-ready skills from industry specialists. Online learning is all about flexibility, so they’ve designed their learning platform to be as flexible as possible. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can access it anytime you want. It’s designed to work around your lifestyle, not the other way around, so you can easily fit your study in with your other commitments.

Student Support

The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available Monday to Friday via email, phone and Live Chat and on the weekends, via Live Chat (when available). They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resources Management qualification from Open Colleges.

This qualification will enable you to pursue employment in supporting roles in human resources teams, including working as a human resources officer, administrative assistant, or as a payroll officer. You’ll be able to seek work in human resources departments across a range of sectors, including in building and construction, finance, engineering, arts and media, education, agriculture and the environment, and may choose to work in government, not-for-profits, or in the private sector. This qualification is nationally recognised and allows you to seek employment anywhere in Australia.

You may also choose to use this qualification as a pathway to further study. This Certificate IV may provide a pathway into a Diploma of Business or a Diploma of Human Resource Management.

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