BSB50320 - Diploma of Human Resource Management

Version Effective: 9th of November, 2020

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a variety of roles within the human resources sector. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Human Resources Consultant, Human Resources Advisor and Human Resources Business Partner.

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 coordinate a single human resources function.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

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.

Entry into this qualification is limited to those who:

Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes; BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations; BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding; and BSBHRM417 Support human resource functions and processes. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to these units, which have been mapped as equivalent. These units are part of the BSBSS00105 Human Resources Foundations Skill Set.

or

Have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

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Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $9,156.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $763.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $573.00 (2026)
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 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

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

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Possible career opportunities and occupations include: Human Resources Consultant, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Manager, Payroll Team Leader or Payroll Manager

Course Structures
Standard Course Structure

18-24 months

  • Online
Core

Students must complete seven (7) core units and five (5) elective units.

Two (2) electives must be selected from Group A - Human Resources

Two (2) electives must be selected from Group  B - Transferrable Skills

The remaining one (1) elective unit

  • may be selected from either Groups A or B
  • may be selected from the unspecified electives list
BSBHRM521 Facilitate performance development processes More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM523 Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM524 Coordinate workforce plan implementation More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM527 Coordinate human resource functions and processes More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs More Information Training.gov Details
Group A - Human Resources

Students must complete seven (7) core units and five (5) elective units.

Two (2) electives must be selected from Group A - Human Resources

Two (2) electives must be selected from Group B - Transferrable Skills

The remaining one (1) elective unit

  • may be selected from either Groups A or B
  • may be selected from the unspecified electives list
BSBHRM526 Manage payroll More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM528 Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding More Information Training.gov Details
Group B - Transferable Skills

Students must complete seven (7) core units and five (5) elective units.

Two (2) electives must be selected from Group A - Human Resources

Two (2) electives must be selected from Group B - Transferrable Skills

The remaining one (1) elective unit

  • may be selected from either Groups A or B
  • may be selected from the unspecified electives list
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Unit Code Unit Name
BSBHRM521 Facilitate performance development processes
BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations
BSBHRM523 Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBHRM524 Coordinate workforce plan implementation
BSBHRM527 Coordinate human resource functions and processes
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBHRM526 Manage payroll
BSBHRM528 Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits
BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure
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