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.
VET National Code | BSB50320 |
CRICOS Course Code | 107608A |
Duration | 52 weeks including 12 weeks of Break/Holidays |
Delivery Mode | Diploma in Human Resource Management is delivered face-to-face in classrooms with access to computers, printers, accounting software, and access to all the equipment and resources identified in each unit of competency. Self-Paced Learning: Students also complete independent self-paced learning each week, comprising of research, additional readings, assignments, projects, and preparing for assessments. All units are delivered as stand-alone units. |
Tuition Fee | $ 13,000 |
Enrolment Fee | $ 200 |
Material Fee | $ 300 |
Entry Requirements
Age Requirements: International students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:
Academic Entry Requirements:
- Prospective AABT international students are required to demonstrate their capacity to complete the course successfully.
- International students applying for Diploma level either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher qualification.
- 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.
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Have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
English Language Requirements:
To enrol into this course with 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
- Candidate undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, 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 the agent or 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 the Australian Academy of Business and Technology.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may work in the following occupations:
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Resources Advisor
- Human Resources Consultant
- Human Resources and Change Manager
- Senior Human Resources Officer
Course Structure
To be awarded BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management qualification, learners must be deemed competent in 12 units of competency, which are: 7Core units and 5 Elective Units.The units offered by AABT are listed below:
Core Units
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 |
Elective Units | |
BSBFIN501 | Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBHRM525 | Manage recruitment and onboarding |
BSBHRM526 | Manage payroll |
BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development |
BSBWHS521 | Ensure a safe workplace for a work area |
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
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