This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a range of human resources roles. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Coordinator and Payroll Officer.
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 support a single human resources function.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This traineeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through traineeship:
2 years - Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Through traineeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Administer performance development processes | Core |
| Coordinate recruitment and onboarding | Core |
| Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | Core |
| Support employee and industrial relations | Core |
| Support human resources functions and processes | Core |
| Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Core |
| Analyse big data | Elective |
| Apply business risk management processes | Elective |
| Apply communication strategies in the workplace | Elective |
| Articulate, present and debate ideas | Elective |
| Build and maintain business relationships | Elective |
| Coordinate health and wellness programs | Elective |
| Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work programs | Elective |
| Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits | Elective |
| Coordinate separation and termination processes | Elective |
| Lead difficult conversations | Elective |
| Lead personal development | Elective |
| Make presentations | Elective |
| Organise business meetings | Elective |
| Process payroll | Elective |
| Undertake project work | Elective |
| Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment | Elective |
| Use human resources information systems | Elective |
| Write complex documents | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Human Resource Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Human Resource Manager
ANZSCO 132311
Apply programs and policies to create a productive and safe work environment for employees.
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Bachelor degree or higher -
Human Resource Adviser
ANZSCO 223111
Human Resource Advisers provide staffing and personnel administration services in support of an organisation's human resource policies and programs.
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Bachelor degree or higher -
Recruitment Consultant
ANZSCO 223112
Match people looking for work with employers looking for staff.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Workplace Relations Adviser
ANZSCO 223113
Help resolve workplace disputes; provide support and advice to employees and employers.
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Bachelor degree or higher -
Payroll Clerk
ANZSCO 551311
Arrange the payment of salaries and wages to employees of an organisation.
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Certificate II or III -
Human Resource Clerk
ANZSCO 599411
Maintain and update personnel records for an organisation.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
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CQUniversity Australia (RTO code 40939)
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AABT College (RTO code 45457)
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ABM Further Education (RTO code 45578)
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AIM VET (RTO code 0049)
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AMA TRAINING SERVICES (RTO code 2010)
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Aspire Performance Training (RTO code 51907)
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Asset Training Australia (RTO code 31718)
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ATTN PTY LTD (RTO code 22604)
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AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE LEADERS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION (RTO code 91110)
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AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT (RTO code 1441)
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AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF HIGHER STUDIES (RTO code 90924)
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Australian College of Training (RTO code 51269)
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Australian Human Resources Institute Ltd (RTO code 110087)
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Australian Institute of Language and Further Education (RTO code 41041)
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Australian Pacific College (RTO code 90396)
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Australian Salesmasters Training Co (RTO code 6854)
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Australian Work Skill Pty Ltd (RTO code 45925)
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Bankstown Education and Skills Training Centre (RTO code 40651)
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BARRINGTON TRAINING SERVICES QUEENSLAND PTY LTD (RTO code 45030)
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Betterlink Business Consultancy and Training Services Group (RTO code 51769)
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Business College of Sydney Pty Ltd (RTO code 46283)
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CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY (RTO code 0373)
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CHURCHILL EDUCATION (RTO code 31430)
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College Australia (RTO code 31222)
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COLLEGE FOR LAW, EDUCATION AND TRAINING (RTO code 31254)
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DOVASTON TRAINING & ASSESSMENT CENTRE (RTO code 1886)
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Easy HR Pty Ltd (RTO code 91334)
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EINSTITUTE (RTO code 41463)
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Elevare International College (RTO code 46409)
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Eve College (RTO code 45290)
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George Brown College (RTO code 91707)
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Gold Coast Learning Centre (RTO code 32285)
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GROW Care Academy (RTO code 45109)
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HADER INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (RTO code 45162)
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Insight Training Group Australia Pty Ltd (RTO code 32142)
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INTEGRITY BUSINESS COLLEGE AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD (RTO code 21739)
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International House Brisbane - ALS (RTO code 32044)
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KENSINGTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE (RTO code 45581)
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LET TRAINING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES PTY. LTD. (RTO code 41179)
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MADDISSON EMPLOYMENT PTY LTD (RTO code 90768)
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Management Consultancy International Pty Ltd (RTO code 91088)
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McMillan Staff Development Pty Ltd (RTO code 88187)
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MELBOURNE EDUCATION INSTITUTE PTY. LTD. (RTO code 45054)
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Monarch Institute Pty Ltd (RTO code 22530)
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National Training (RTO code 21792)
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NDA Computing Pty Ltd (RTO code 60034)
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NVR EDUCATION AUSTRALIA (RTO code 45529)
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Open Colleges (RTO code 90796)
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Pacific College Pty Ltd (RTO code 91151)
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Queen Anne Business College (RTO code 40458)
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Rhodes College (RTO code 21870)
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RIGHT CHOICE TRAINING (RTO code 45790)
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RIVER OAK EDUCATION (RTO code 46425)
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Sacred Heart International College (RTO code 45168)
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SG Learning and Development Pty Ltd (RTO code 40177)
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Shafston School of Business (RTO code 45694)
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Skills Strategies International (RTO code 2401)
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Swan Institute Australia (RTO code 40732)
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Swinburne University of Technology (RTO code 3059)
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TAFE NSW (RTO code 90003)
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TAFE SA (RTO code 41026)
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The Change Network Pty. Limited (RTO code 90299)
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The Unleashed Collective Pty Ltd ATF JAJAA Family Trust (RTO code 45480)
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The Wales Institute (RTO code 41275)
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Thrive Training and Education Pty Ltd (RTO code 46533)
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TIME Education and Training Pty Ltd (RTO code 40058)
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Times Academy Pty Ltd (RTO code 45070)
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Training Education And Management Services pty ltd (RTO code 91852)
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TRAINING INSTITUTE AUSTRALASIA (RTO code 52612)
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TRAINING MASTERS PTY. LTD. (RTO code 41479)
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TRAINING STATION AUSTRALIA (RTO code 45731)
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Transcend Training College (RTO code 46615)
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Upskilled (RTO code 40374)
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Vanguard Business Education (RTO code 91219)
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VIA Education (RTO code 45076)
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Vigil Training College (RTO code 40877)
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Workright Australia (RTO code 0366)
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YORK BUSINESS INSTITUTE PTY. LTD. (RTO code 45033)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.