Overview

Optimise your workforce with the Diploma of Human Resource Management. You’ll learn skills to manage and retain staff, meet the legal requirements of a HR role and develop fundamental business knowledge. Tailored to busy professionals, this fast-tracked course will give you a solid foundation to succeed in management across a range of fields.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

  • Nationally recognised training
    Nationally recognised training

Skills you’ll learn

  • Performance management
  • Review business plans
  • Assess worker satisfaction
  • Human resource management

Learning outcomes

  • Create a HR strategy to deliver the right workforce mix for the organisation
  • Develop work plans and allocate work and key performance indicators in an efficient, resource-respectful, and outcome-focused manner
  • Define human resources services and implement service level agreements
  • Provide solid risk identification, analysis, and resolution
  • Manage recruitment, selection, and induction processes
  • Determine appropriate strategies to deliver the human resources function
  • Create and implement strategies that support the workforce during times of change, are suitably diverse, allow for succession planning, and ensure the workplace is an employer of choice
  • Develop and implement employee and industrial relations policies and processes, factoring in legislation, risks, and key stakeholders
  • Analyse future workforce requirements, labour market data, and implement a workforce planning strategy to suit your organisation’s needs
  • Design and implement remuneration and employee benefits schemes

Your career opportunities

  • Human resource adviser
  • Human resource manager
  • Human resource consultant
  • Senior human resource officer

Location options

Why Swinburne?

Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts

Participant course training manual

Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere

Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors

Live Online Delivery

Our Live Online delivery

Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.

Admissions

Applicants should have at least three years’ of full time work experience in a HR position.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

Credit transfer

Credit transfer is the recognition of academic credits gained through formal study (i.e. units of competency) completed either at another institute or in another qualification. The total amount of credit will vary from individual to individual, based on the unit/s that have been successfully completed. 

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process of transferring the skills and knowledge that you have acquired over your lifetime (irrespective of how they were obtained) against the requirements of the unit.  

RPL is an assessment process that requires you to provide evidence that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the unit/s. The amount and types of evidence you will need to provide will depend on the unit requirements.

Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

Course structure

The Diploma of Human Resource Management course is delivered in 5 clusters.

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Clusters
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Diploma
Course outline
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Your units

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Facilitate performance development processes
Core unit, 60.0 credit points
BSBHRM521
Elective units
Manage people performance
Elective unit, 70.0 credit points
BSBLDR522
Communicate with influence
Elective unit, 60.0 credit points
BSBCMM511
Units of study Unit code
Core units
Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
Core unit, 60.0 credit points
BSBHRM523
Coordinate workforce plan implementation
Core unit, 60.0 credit points
BSBHRM524
Units of study Unit code
Core units
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Core unit, 50.0 credit points
BSBWHS411
Manage business risk
Core unit, 60.0 credit points
BSBOPS504
Elective units
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
Elective unit, 60.0 credit points
BSBWHS521
Units of study Unit code
Core units
Manage employee and industrial relations
Core unit, 80.0 credit points
BSBHRM522
Coordinate human resource functions and processes
Core unit, 60.0 credit points
BSBHRM527
Elective units
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
Elective unit, 50.0 credit points
BSBLDR523
Units of study Unit code
Elective units
Manage recruitment and onboarding
Elective unit, 60.0 credit points
BSBHRM525

Course delivery

Live Online

Live online delivery is just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.

Assessment

Students will be given six weeks from the final day of their learning workshop to complete and submit their assessment(s) for each cluster online via Swinburne's learning management system, Canvas.

Assessor Guidance Session

Each unit of the program embeds a personalised guidance session tailored to the learner’s needs. This key checkpoint in the blended framework provides the opportunity to clarify understanding, ask questions, and ensures learners are on track for successful course completion.

Workplace delivery

This course (or units from it) can be tailored to industry delivery within the workplace for groups of eight or more students. Students may enrol in the course at any stage during the year. Students have the chance to select from a range of dates for elective units to determine the duration of their course.

2024 fees

Full fee* ($AUD)

$8,410.50

Skills first government-subsidised place* ($AUD)

$5,145

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$0.00

2024 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$0.00

Fees are estimates only

Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2024 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. International tuition fees are generally inclusive of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Skills first government-subsidised place

To qualify for a government-subsidised place, you must meet various eligibility criteria. The course you’ve applied for must also be offering government-subsidised places. Swinburne will determine your eligibility by conducting a full assessment of your eligibility during the course application process.

How do I pay my fees?

You can pay your Swinburne fees in person, via credit card, BPAY, or at Australia Post. Check to see if loans and employer sponsored training are also available.

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

  • log in to My Financials
  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.

Eligibility for VET student loans (VSL)

If you apply for a VET Student Loan, Swinburne must first verify your identity. If you are eligible, we will provide your enrolment information to the government so you can complete the application within their eCAF system.

The VET Student Loan amount for this course is capped. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

VET Student Loan amount* ($AUD)

$12,063

Employer sponsored training

Many organisations are more than willing to help employees build on their skills and knowledge through professional development opportunities. In some circumstances, employers may be able to assist you in your professional development by sponsoring all or part of your fees.

Register your interest

To register your interest and request an application form you can submit our online enquiry form. Alternatively, you can call us on 1800 633 560, or email us at edge@swinburne.edu.au with the relevant information.

Course code
BSB50320
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Start dates

The dates shown indicate when the Employee relationships cluster commences. Students are eligible to commence this course during one of the other clusters if desired. Please see timetables further down for more information on all cluster dates. 

Start dates
Location
Start dates
May intake
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
20-May-2024
July intake
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
08-July-2024
September intake
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
16-September-2024
October intake
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
30-September-2024
November intake
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
04-November-2024
Start dates
Location
Last date to apply
Start dates
May intake
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
15-May-2024
Start dates
20-May-2024
July intake
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
03-July-2024
Start dates
08-July-2024
September intake
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
11-September-2024
Start dates
16-September-2024
October intake
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
25-September-2024
Start dates
30-September-2024
November intake
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
30-October-2024
Start dates
04-November-2024

Course timetables

2024 Diploma of Human Resource Management
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2023 Diploma of Human Resource Management
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  • “The facilitator provided a great learning experience. She used lots of relatable examples and was very thorough. Running through the assessment questions was very beneficial and greatly appreciated. The days were well structured with adequate breaks and I enjoyed using the breakout rooms for group exercises on the discussion boards. Seeing other teams’ answers helps to see different perspectives.”

    Sara , Diploma of Human Resource Management