This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in human resources management and demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that human resources functions are effectively conducted in an organisation or business area. Typically they would have responsibility for the work of other staff.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
human resources adviser
human resources and change manager
human resources consultant
human resources manager
senior human resources officer.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 8
3 core unitsplus
5 elective units
3 of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
2 elective units may be selected from elective units listed below, from this Training Package or from any current accredited course or endorsed Training Package at this qualification level. 1 elective unit may be selected from either a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
BSB41007 Certificate IV in Human Resources or other relevant qualification
or
with vocational experience in human resources management, but without formal qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management or other Advanced Diploma qualifications
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
BSB50607 Diploma of Human Resources Management
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill
Industry or enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
consulting with internal and external stakeholders
interviewing, counselling, negotiating and acting as an advocate for the organisation
questioning to clarify and evaluate information
writing in a range of styles to suit different audiences
Teamwork
treating team members with integrity, respect and empathy
working with others and clearly identifying the roles and responsibilities of the human resources team, line managers and external contractors
Problem-solving
conducting cost-benefit analyses, determining salary packaging, and assessing and managing risk
generating a range of options to resolve human resources issues
identifying appropriate data-gathering techniques for training needs analyses
managing organisational change and diversity
Initiative and enterprise
being responsive to change and translating ideas into innovative solutions
promoting flexible work practices and encouraging diversity
Planning and organising
analysing strategic and operational plans in order to plan, deliver and evaluate the human resources service delivery or agreement
collecting, collating and analysing information using appropriate workplace business systems
Self-management
complying with all legislative and statutory requirements
planning own work, predicting consequences and identifying improvements
presenting a professional image when representing the organisation
Learning
designing training programs to meet staff or external client requirements
identifying and providing training support
mentoring and coaching others
Technology
selecting and using technology to record, track and retrieve information
selecting appropriate human resources systems
using electronic communication devices and processes, such as internet, intranet and email to produce written correspondence and reports
using technology to facilitate change, to assist the management of information and to assist the planning process
