Certificate IV in Human Resources

You'll learn to think in a way that supports the needs of businesses and the people within them. You'll also develop the technical and communication skills to begin a professional role.

You'll graduate with foundation skills to undertake the following HR tasks:

• process payroll
• prepare for staff recruitment
• support performance management functions
• create job descriptions
• organise meetings
• conduct OHS audits
• implement industrial relations procedures.

Example job titles include:

• human resources assistant
• human resources coordinator
• human resources administrator
• payroll officer.

To be awarded BSB41015 Certificate IV in Human Resources, a student must successfully complete a total of ten (10) units of competency, comprising of:

• six (6) core units, and;

• four (4) elective units, of which:

• two (2) units must be selected from the electives listed in the BSB41015 Certificate IV in Human Resources qualification, and;

• two (2) units may be selected from any endorsed training package or accredited course at Certificate III Level or above.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.