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The Diploma of Human Resources Management [Online] provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in HR management processes.

You’ll learn about HR services, performance management systems and workforce planning. You’ll also tackle electives that cover remuneration and employee benefits, mediation and industrial relations, project management and organisational change.

This course is ideal for students who have previous technical qualifications, experience in an HR role or substantial experience in a non-HR role, or who want to advance their careers with additional skills in HR management.

You’ll graduate ready to enter the workforce in an HR capacity or go on to further study. This course could lead you to roles such as human resources adviser, human resources and change manager, human resources consultant, and human resources manager.

This course is currently in transition. The course code, title, units, and content may change. Further information will become available on our website, upon enrolment or during your studies. To discuss your study options, please get in touch with us today.

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Duration

6 months online; online intakes are every fortnight.

Study mode

Online

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

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

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Human Resources Management provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in HR management processes.

Core units cover human resources services, performance management systems and workforce planning, while the electives at Swinburne cover remuneration and employee benefits, mediation and industrial relations, project management and organisational change.

The course is interactive, which is typical of most positions in HR.

This qualification can also be used as a pathway to higher studies.

Course structure

This course consists of nine units. The online course of study is suitable for self-directed learners seeking or building a career in human resources management. The Diploma of Human Resources Management can be completed in six months online full-time.

Units of study

Manage human resources services (BSBHRM501)
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes (BSBHRM506)
Develop and manage performance-management processes (BSBHRM512)
Manage workforce planning (BSBHRM513)
Manage employee relations (BSBWRK520)
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements (BSBWHS401)
Lead and manage team effectiveness (BSBWOR502)
Manage people performance (BSBMGT502)
Undertake project work (BSBPMG522)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Possible career opportunities include human resources adviser, human resources and change manager, human resources consultant, human resources manager, and senior human resources officer.

Aims and objectives

Graduates develop a range of specialist HR skills, including managing HR services, managing recruitment, selection and induction processes, developing performance management processes, workforce planning, employee relations and work health and safety.

Graduate skills

Graduates develop a broad range of skills, knowledge and their application to practical situations for a broad range of human resources functions.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Human Resources Management allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Business	0 - 8 units
Bachelor of Accounting	8 units

This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.

The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $10,717. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

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 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.

Estimated course fees

2021 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Alternate study format via Swinburne Professional	$6,201	$6,201
Swinburne Online	$7,200	$7,200

Indicative nominal course hours: 540.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

must be over 18 years of age, and
hold a Year 12 Certificate of Completion, or
meet the required level on an online language, literacy and numeracy assessment, and
have at least 12 months of relevant full-time work experience.

How to apply

Applications need to be made directly through Swinburne Online.

Find out more

Submit an online enquiry

Tel: 1300 110 146

Email: tafesales@swinburneonline.com

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059