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BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

Course Details

Course Summary

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader with our dynamic BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource and Management. Acquire the skills to drive organisational success through effective people management, recruitment strategies, and talent development. Harness your leadership skills, navigate complex workplace challenges, and become the catalyst for a thriving, high-performing workforce.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a range of human resources roles. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Coordinator and Payroll Officer.

Responsibilities are likely to be determined at a workplace level. Some smaller organisations may require employees to work across all aspects of human resources. In larger organisations, individuals may support a single human resources function.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

What is the purpose of bksb?  

The bksb is an approved online review tool that will give the student a level for their English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that the student might need additional support in.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $5,280.00 (2024)
$5,460.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $440.00 (2024)
$455.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $220.00 (2024)
$342.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This qualification consists of competency in 6 core and 6 elective units. Upon completing all 12 units, students will receive a Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.

Career opportunities: Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Officer and Payroll Officer.

Pathways: Students who successfully complete BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management will be eligible for direct entry into BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management. Students may receive credit towards BSB50320 for units completed in BSB40420. 

Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a statement of attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved. 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 6 core units
  2. Complete 6 elective units
This course has been structured into Clusters with a goal of streamlining the enrolment process.

These Clusters have been designed as a recommended study plan to ensure all course requirements are met.Training.gov.au

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
ONLINE COURSE
COURSE STRUCTURE

Online self-directed: 12 - 24 Months

Part-time: One (1) unit per 10 week study period

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period. Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they would be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.

  • Online
  • Domestic

ONLINE COURSE

Cluster 1: BSB40420_C01: BSBWRT411
Cluster 2: BSB40420_C02: BSBXCM401
Cluster 3: BSB40420_C03: BSBCRT411
Cluster 4: BSB40420_C04: BSBHRM417
Cluster 5: BSB40420_C05: BSBHRM415
Cluster 6: BSB40420_C06: BSBHRM412
Cluster 7: BSB40420_C07: BSBHRM411
Cluster 8: BSB40420_C08: BSBHRM413
Cluster 9: BSB40420_C09: BHBWHS411
Cluster 10: BSB40420_C10: BSBHRM528
Cluster 11: BSB40420_C11: BSBHRM529
Cluster 12: BSB40420_C12: BSBTEC404

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised. 

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
RPL
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Online Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online Course

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Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online Course

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Domestic 2024 Availabilities

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