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.
| VET National Code | BSB40420 |
| CRICOS Course Code | 107607B |
| Duration | 52 weeks including 12 weeks of Break/Holidays |
| Delivery Mode | The course is delivered face-to-face in classrooms and in work placement with access to computer, printers, software and access to all the equipment and resources identified in each unit of competency. Practical components of the course are delivered face-to-face as timetabled in an allocated classroom or kitchen at BLC. |
| Tuition Fee | $ 11,000 |
| Enrolment Fee | $ 300 |
| Material Fee | $ 200 |
Entry Requirements
There are no stated entry requirements in the Training Package for entry into BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.
Age Requirements: International students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:
Academic Requirements:
- Prospective AABT international students are required to demonstrate their capacity to complete the course successfully.
- International students applying for Certificate IV level either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate III or higher qualification.
English Language Requirements:
To enrol into this course with the Australian Academy of Business & Technology, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore, must satisfy one of the following requirements:
Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
Results more than two years old are not acceptable.
OR
Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.
OR
Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia and in the English language, either the senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.
OR
For assessment levels 1 and 2 country students’ only, Successful completion of AABT Language and Numeracy Test conducted on AABT (for onshore international students only)
Please note that the Australian Academy of Business & Technology will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT.
*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.
**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.
Enrolment Interview:
All students will be interviewed by AABT which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to students, and basic computing skills. Interviews will be organised upon receiving student applications both from onshore and offshore. The interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities and confirm oral communication skills.
Through interviews, students will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to successfully complete the course.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN):
- All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test to provide any additional support.
- Candidates undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations and make reports and graphs.
Digital Literacy Entry Requirements:
- Students are required to provide their own Laptop and/or tablet that is compatible with Australian power voltage requirements to use in class
- Students are required to have intermediate-level computer skills to participate in the online component of this qualification
In addition, it is the policy of AABT that during initial engagement with the prospective student that our representative must interview the student to capture important information about the applicant and to personally inform them about their rights and obligations. Included in this interview is a discussion to identify any educational and support needs that will need to be addressed with services provided by Australian Academy of Business and Technology
Career Opportunities
Graduates may work in the following occupations:
- Human Resources Assistant
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Human Resources Administrators
- Human Resources Officer
Course Structure
To be awarded BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management qualification, learners must be deemed competent in 12 units of competency, which includes: 6 Core Units and 6 Elective Units.The units offered by AABT are listed below:
Core Units:
| BSBHRM411 | Administer performance development processes | ||
| BSBHRM412 | Support employee and industrial relations | ||
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | ||
| BSBHRM415 | Coordinate recruitment and onboarding | ||
| BSBHRM417 | Support human resource functions and processes | ||
| BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs |
| BSBHRM528 | Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits | ||
| BSBHRM416 | Process payroll | ||
| BSBCMM411 | Make presentations | ||
| BSBTWK401 | Build and maintain business relationships | ||
| BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents | ||
| BSBHRM529 | Coordinate separation and termination processes |
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites
Note: Fees may change during your course of study. AABT reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with AABT’s Refund Policy. Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrolment.
How to apply
To find out the methods of application, visit How to apply page If you have a query about how to apply or entry requirements, contact admissions@aabt.edu.au
This program is delivered under competency-based training which means instead of grading or marks, students are required to demonstrate all the criteria for each unit of competency and students are marked “Competent” or “Not yet competent”. Typical assessment methods will include written questions, case studies, role plays, skills demonstration and work-placement activities.