BSBSS00105 - Human Resources Foundations Skill Set

Version Effective: 1st of January, 2025

Course Details

Course Summary

If you assist in the human resources department within an organisation, this skill set is for you. Those who wish to satisfy the entry requirements for BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management should also consider this skill set.
This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge to assist the human resources function in an organisation as well as meeting the entry requirements for the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management.

Units from this skill set can contribute to credit towards BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.

This skill set is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

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

Entry Requirements

Students enrolling in an accredited skill set are exempt from the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) Testing.

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.

However, the applicant must acknowledge an online declaration, within the online application process, that the applicant has the necessary language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills to undertake the study and/or will access LLN support if required.

Course Details

Course Type Skill set
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $1,896.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $474.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $356.00 (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 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

The achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 4 core units. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Human Resources Foundations Skill Set.

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

Pathways: Students who complete the BSBSS00105 Human Resources Foundations Skill Set will be eligible for direct entry into BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management and BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resources. Students may receive credit toward BSB40420 for units completed in BSBSS00105.

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
Online Course

Full time study is considered two (2) units per 10 week study period and part time study is considered 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
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core

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. 

BSBHRM417 Support human resource functions and processes More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 BSBHRM417 - Support human resource functions and processes
2 BSBHRM415 - Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
3 BSBHRM412 - Support employee and industrial relations
4 BSBHRM411 - Administer performance development processes


Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Project
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Practical Task
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Online Course
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 2026 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
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