Certificate IV in Human Resource Management (BSB40420) Online

Get job-ready with industry relevant units designed to help you succeed

As a result of completing your Certificate IV in Human Resource Management, you’ll be able to support a range of core people management skills and strategies, based on the following 12 accredited units of competency:

 

CODE	UNIT NAME
BSBHRM417	Support human resource functions and processes
BSBPEF501	Manage personal and professional development
BSBHRM411	Administer performance development processes
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBCMM412	Lead difficult conversations
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness
BSBPMG430	Undertake project work
BSBWRT411	Write Complex Documents
BSBHRM416	Process payroll
BSBHRM415	Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBHRM412	Support employee and industrial relations
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced.

This means you can choose to study on a more intense time schedule, or just fit it around your lifestyle when you can.
The course can be completed in as little as 8 months with a full-time study load or in 12 months on a part-time study load, but we allow a generous 24-month standard course enrolment duration.

We provide engaging tutorials, industry-relevant assessments and work-ready learning outcomes.

• Complete the course your way – at your own time, pace and convenience
• You win from the start with no classes, no rush hour dash or parking hassles
• Tutorials are easily navigated and the order can be adapted to your priorities
• Unit quizzes serve to demonstrate knowledge obtained
• You receive a personal learning plan and regular feedback and personal assistance from our experienced facilitators
• Learning occurs on the job and you can apply your knowledge while you study for immediate results

Depending on your current skills and amount of experience you have, you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning and be eligible for course acceleration.

Build your career with a diploma

This course offers pathways to further study with entry into:

• Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB50320)
• Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)

Study requirements

In order to succeed in our online qualifications, our students are required to:

• Be 18 years or older at the time of registration
• Demonstrate the required level of competency in English language, literacy and numeracy skills

The required level of competency in English language, literacy and numeracy skills for Diploma and Certificate IV qualifications is ACSF Level 3. To ensure you have the ACSF skills necessary to commence study with us, you may be required to completed a language, literacy and numeracy test if English is not your first language and you do not hold any nationally recognised Australian qualifications.

Upon enrolment, all students will also be assessed over time by their learning coach for their language, literacy and numeracy skills. Where these levels fall below the requisite ACSF standard for the qualification, the coach will advise the student of the remedial options open to them. This may involve additional support or withdrawal of enrolment and refund of fees paid.

Please refer to the relevant CAL Policies and the Student Handbook for full details of the entry-level requirements procedure.

Technical requirements

You will need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with the following:

• An adequate and reliable internet connection,
• At least the equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac, with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets,
• A PDF Reader installed,
• Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required.

You will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required. Typically, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer with the latest version of Chrome. Please check to ensure your device/s align with the system requirements for our major services:

• Brightspace D2L – Our Learning Management System (LMS) platform
• Zoom – Our video call platform
• Respondus – Our quiz assessment platform
• Vidyard – Our video embedding platform

Get credit for demonstrated skills and knowledge

If you have extensive experience in the industry with a high level of knowledge, competency and ability, you may be eligible for RPL.
This process may enable you to get unit credits for competencies you’ve already demonstrated so you can fast-track your qualification.

Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning here or contact us to see what you might qualify for.

CAL Offer flexible payment plans to suit any budget

At The College for Adult Learning, we understand that not all students are in a position to pay for their studies upfront. For this reason we offer flexible weekly or monthly payment plans that can suit any lifestyle or budget.

Payment Plan	Payment Amount	Payment Plan Length	Total Amount Paid
Discounted Upfront Fee*	$1495 + $88.23/mo	Upfront Deposit + 17 Months	$2995
12 x Monthly Payments	$280	12 Months	$3360
52 x Weekly Payments	$65	12 Months	$3380
18 x Monthly Payments	$190	18 Months	$3420
78 x Weekly Payments	$44	18 Months	$3432

*Please note: The College for Adult Learning’s obligations as an RTO include taking actions to protect your fees. These protections exist to ensure that you can enrol with confidence. The principal protection which is provided to you is a pre-paid fee limit; CAL will never require you to pay more than $1,500 in advance and will never allow your advance payment balance to rise above $1,500.

**In conformance with the protections and to make our course fees more accessible to our students, you will only be required to pay $1495 at the time of registration, with a $88.20 recurring monthly payment debited for the next 17 months, equalling a total fee of $2994.91 - saving you up to 12.7% off the normal payment plan fees.

FEE-HELP and VET Loans

In order to maintain the high quality training we’re so proud of, we are not affiliated with FEE-HELP schemes or VET Student Loans, and remain a Fee For Service provider. We understand the financial pressure and concerns that come with undertaking study, so we keep our prices highly competitive and offer flexible payment plans to suit all budgets and lifestyles. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 907 870 to discuss a flexible plan that suits your budget

• 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal - you can too.
• Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
• Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.

The Real Outcomes Guarantee is part of our ongoing work to support you as you take the next step in your career. Our team, assessments and feedback are all focused on helping you in your career, not just passing your course.

Our Learning Coaches are industry veterans and supportive mentors who will help you complete your studies. Their assessment feedback is designed to reflect on-the-job and industry expectations, giving you more than just a competent result.

As you complete your studies, our Career Coach and Career Success Package are available to you, providing complimentary resume and cover letter feedback, complimentary 30-minute consultations and access to a suite of career management topics, tools and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Get a nationally recognised and respected qualification

Adding a nationally accredited qualification to your arsenal will show potential employers that you’re serious about succeeding in human resources.

You’ll study standardised, industry-relevant units that will encourage you to apply your knowledge and learning in real-world situations and gain real, job-ready skills.
This Certificate IV in Human Resource Management is recognised and respected nationally so there’s nothing left standing in your road to success.

• The qualification is designed in consultation with industry experts to give you the skills necessary to start a successful career in human resources.
• Practical applications and assessments based on workplace evidence.
• The skills taught within the course have been structured to give you superior flexibility when applying them in the workplace.
• A qualification you can trust.

Invest in your career with a qualification

Undertaking a Certificate IV in Human Resources (BSB40420) can prepare you for the following careers:

Recruitment Consultant: This role assists companies in hiring new staff. It can involve advertising jobs, screening and interviewing applicants, reference checking, and recommending people for new hires. A recruitment consultant can work for a company’s HR department or work in a recruiting role for an agency.

HR Assistant: This role in HR performs various administrative duties involving responding to staff inquiries and maintaining staff records. An HR Assistant can also help with recruitment by preparing job ads, communicating with applicants, and arranging inductions for new staff. They often work closely with HR managers, and perform a range of administrational tasks, too.

Payroll Officer: The role of payroll office is a great entry level position into human resources. Payroll officers take on responsibilities such as processing payroll, preparing financial statements, and handling payroll taxes.

Essential skills for the modern HR professional

An HR career requires a keen interest in working with and supporting people. Useful skills include:

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication
• Ability to be discreet and tactful when dealing with confidential information
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• An interest in motivating and informing staff and management about workplace health and safety

CAL’s Certificate IV in Human Resources (BSB40420) will build on your current skills, and deepen your knowledge on:

• How to source talent to match the company’s goals
• Key workplace legislation and how it relates to the employment cycle
• How to ensure a healthy and safe workplace
• The role HR plays in supporting a company’s business strategy