Diploma of Human Resources

Admission requirements

You are eligible if:

* you have successfully completed the Australian year 12 or equivalent in your country
* you have achieved a minimum of either:
- IELTS 5.5 academic (no band score less than 5.0) or
- TOFEL paper based 530 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOFEL computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOFEL internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections).

Intake

February

Books and equipment (AUD)

Approximately $250 per year

Study pathways

On completion of the Diploma, graduates may continue their study in:

* Advanced Diploma of Management (Human resources) (068217K) at Kangan Institute.

Career pathways

On completion of the Diploma, graduates may seek employment as:

- Human resources advisor
- Human resources consultant.

Course structure

The Diploma consists of 21 units and includes the Certificate IV in Human resources (068215A).

In a typical week students will attend classes approximately four days per week with approximately 30 percent practical and 70 percent theory classes. Classes will be scheduled between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

The teaching methods used in the Diploma include classroom-based teaching, lectures and field trips. The assessment methods include assignments (both groups and individual), classroom presentations, group work and observation.

Units

Review human resources functions
Recruit, select and induct staff
Support performance management process
Implement industrial relations procedures
Monitor a safe workplace
Address customer needs
Make a presentation
Report on financial activity
Promote innovation in a team environment
Create electronic presentations
Manage projects
Maintain financial records
Produce spreadsheets
Manage budgets and financial plans
Develop a workplace learning environment
Manage human resource services
Manage separation or termination
Manage workforce planning
Manage recruitment, selection and induction processes
Manage performance management systems
Ensure a safe workplace