Mid-year entry

Certificate IV in Human Resources

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Take the next step towards a meaningful career in human resources.

Gain entry-level skills that are common across all HR roles including:

  • presentation skills
  • co-ordinating HR services
  • recruitment and performance management processes
  • how to establish effective workplace relationships

Course Essentials

How to apply

Applications have closed for this course. Closing date: 24 February 2012.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

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School of Business Services

Careers

  • human resources administrator
  • recruitment specialist
  • human resource generalist
  • human resource assistant
  • human resources officer
  • payroll officer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide the knowledge and skills required for a person working as an administrative assistant in an HR Department.

Units and electives

All units selected are subject to the approval of the Head of School.

Core Units

Elective Units

Complete a total of 10 units: 4 core units plus 6 elective units.

At least 3 of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed.

The other 3 elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units listed in the BSB07 Business Services Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package. If not listed below, 1 unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.

1 year full-time or 18 months part-time. Time required to complete the course will vary according to the delivery and assessment mode offered. NB: students can progress from Certificate IV in Human Resources to Diploma of Human Resources. Please contact the School for advice. Recognition of Prior Learning may apply.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • Year 12: VTAC and Direct Entry
  • International: IELTS 5.5
  • Mature: Direct Entry

How to apply for this course

Applications have closed for this course. Closing date: 24 February 2012

Please contact the Faculty of Workforce Development for the next course intake date.

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