Diploma in Human Resources [NQA]
The Diploma in Human Resource Course is a National Qualifications that offers a more intensive skills and knowledge in human resources management.It is accredited by ACTVET.
- Course Level: Level 5
- Course code: PQFC05050112
Qualification Objectives
The aim of the Diploma in Human Resources is to give a depth of knowledge, skill and application to learners who are practitioners in the workplace. The qualification has three core units, health and safety, communication and social responsibility and citizenship and six specialist units.
The specialist units look at planning the workforce, remuneration management, recruiting and selecting staff, inducting staff, terminating staff, managing expatriate staff, performance management system in human resource environments and staff remuneration.
Qualification Level
The qualification of this program has been classified as a Level 5 Qualification; Indicating that a broad range of specialised and relevant associated knowledge, including some theoretical and abstract concepts with limited depth
Entry Requirment
- IELTS level 4.5 is preferred.
- Level of knowledge, skill and performance of human resources on entry is minimum requirement.
- Functional IT skills would be an advantage.
- Minimum level entry qualification is Certificate 4.
- Credit transfer is available as published.
Duration & Timing
This Qualification can be completed as a part-time or full-time depending on the number of registered units, where these units are offered as morning and/or evening classes during weekdays and weekends.
1 Year duration.
Units Qualification
The modules of this program have been segmented into two categories; the Core Unit and the Specialist Unit.
| Credit value 36 Credit hours |
Certification requirement 10 Units, 3 core and 7 specialist |
Core Units
- Design and develop organisational health and safety participative arrangements
- Develop, implement & promote effective workplace communication
- Participate in social responsibility and citizenship
Specialist units
- Manage workforce planning
- Manage recruitment, selection and induction processes
- Manage termination of staff
- Manage performance management systems
- Manage expatriate staff
- Manage remuneration and employee benefits
- Manage human resources outsourcing of staff
