Certificate IV in Human Resource Management | BSB40420

  • Human Resources
  • Broadmeadows Campus

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Course Snapshot

Campus
Code

BSB40420

Length

This course is delivered online via facilitated workshops on Tuesdays from 6:00pm until 9:00pm., 12 Months

Days

Online classes, Tuesdays 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Delivery Mode

Blended - Internal and External

Start Date

September 2025

End Date

August 2026

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Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

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Take your first step towards a rewarding career in human resources.

This unique course will equip you with a wide range of cognitive, technical, functional and communication skills preparing you for entry into the human resources sector.  You will develop the knowledge and practical skills to:

  • Administer performance development processes
  • Support employee and industrial relations
  • Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  • Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  • Support human resource functions and processes
  • Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  • Lead difficult conversations
  • Coordinate health and wellness programs
  • Organise business meetings
  • Make presentations
  • Design and produce spreadsheets
  • Manage personal and professional development

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessments may include written, oral or practical assessment methods.

Students will be advised about the assessment/s and the due date/s for submission. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.  This information is available to students via the student portal. 

What will I study?

See the course modules

What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management will equip you with the foundations on which to build your human resources career. 

You will develop skills in:

  • Performance development processes
  • Employee and industrial relations
  • Learning and development of teams and individuals
  • Recruitment and on-boarding
  • Human resource functions and processes
  • WHS Policies, procedures and programs
  • Lead difficult conversations
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Meetings and presentation
  • Personal and professional development

Course Modules

Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes (BSBHRM411) 40 Core
BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations (BSBHRM412) 50 Core
BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals (BSBHRM413) 40 Core
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding (BSBHRM415) 50 Core
BSBHRM417 Support human resources functions and processes (BSBHRM417) 50 Core
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs (BSBWHS411) 50 Core
BSBCMM411 Make presentations (BSBCMM411) 30 Elective
BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations (BSBCMM412) 40 Elective
BSBHRM531 Coordinate health and wellness programs (BSBHRM531) 60 Elective
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings (BSBOPS405) 20 Elective
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development (BSBPEF501) 60 Elective
BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets (BSBTEC302) 35 Elective
Course Dates
Launch Your Career
Campus Location Start Date(s) End Date(s) Days and Time

Broadmeadows Campus

September 2025

August 2026

Online classes, Tuesdays 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Career Opportunities
Qualification Details
Career Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Human resources management deal with a diverse range of skills such as recruitment, learning and development, talent and performance management.  This qualification is designed to provide essential human resources skills and knowledge for those commencing their career in HR and will equip you with a wide range of skills preparing you for entry into the human resources sector across a broad range of industries.

Qualifications

 On completion of this course, you will be awarded the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Human Resource Management (BSB40420).

Fees

Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

 To you check your eligibility click here.

 The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

 Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Tuition Fees

Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
Standard $3746.38 $749.28 $7344.29
Traineeship $3746.38 $749.28 $7344.29

Other Fees

Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
Standard $0 $0
Traineeship $0 $0

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Student Contact Hours

Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
525 525 $7.14 $1.43 $13.99
525 525 $7.14 $1.43 $13.99

What costs and other fees should I expect?

There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

For more information about our fees structure, click here.

Entry Requirements
Can I Apply?

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. 

You may also apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone overt he age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months).

 

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Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start.  Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

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