BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
If you’re looking for the ideal entry point into a fulfilling career in human resources, this qualification is designed to provide you with a solid understanding of human resource management across a range of industries and businesses. AIM’s BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management will equip you with the foundations on which to build your human resources career. You’ll develop essential skills in human resource planning and service delivery across the employee lifecycle, workplace health and safety, and effective management of workforce relations.
Who should undertake this qualification?
Whether you’re currently working or planning to work in a range of human resources positions in diverse disciplines such as recruitment, learning and development, talent and performance management, remuneration and change management, this qualification is designed to provide essential human resources skills and knowledge for those commencing their HR career.
Possible career outcomes*
Potential career pathways for graduates of this qualification include roles as Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Coordinator and Payroll Officer. Previous graduates of this program have gone on to roles ranging from clerical and administrative positions through to professional and management roles across a wide variety of industries including Administrative and Support Services, Health Care and Social Assistance and Public Administration and Safety.
*As per data from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training as well as the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
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Time Commitment
Study load is dependent on your existing skills and experience. Typically, to complete within the specified course duration, it is recommended that students commit a minimum of 13 hours towards study per week.
Units of Competency
These units of competency have been developed in consultation with industry experts along with our facilitators who draw upon real-life case studies and examples to ensure the knowledge you gain is practical and applicable to your role.
This table below reflects the core units (C) and pre-selected elective units (E) of this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MODULE 1 - WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION AND SAFETY | |
| BSBCMM411 | Make Presentations (E) - This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations for target audiences. |
| BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs (C) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements. |
| MODULE 2 - HUMAN RESOURCE OPERATIONS | |
| BSBHRM417 | Support human resources functions and processes (C) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support work across a range of human resource functional areas. |
| MODULE 3 - WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES | |
| BSBXCM401 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace (E) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry. |
| MODULE 4 - COORDINATING RECRUITMENT PROCESSES | |
| BSBHRM415 | Coordinate recruitment and onboarding (C) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to source candidates and to assess their suitability for available positions. |
| MODULE 5 - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS | |
| BSBHRM412 | Support employee and industrial relations (C) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate and implement employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) policies and procedures to effectively represent organisations and employers. |
| MODULE 6 - LEADING PERSONAL GROWTH | |
| BSBPEF403 | Lead personal development (E) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to take responsibility for conscious decision -making processes to contribute to own personal development in the workplace. |
| MODULE 7 - LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE SUPPORT | |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals (C) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine individual and team development needs and to facilitate the development of the workgroup. |
| BSBHRM411 | Administer performance development processes (C) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in the effective implementation of a performance development system and to facilitate employee performance. |
| MODULE 8 - HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS | |
| BSBHRM531 | Coordinate health and wellness programs (E) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate programs with a health and wellbeing focus. The unit addresses coordination of the range of programs that would typically be associated with health and wellbeing such as stress management, smoking cessation, exercise and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). |
| MODULE 9 - DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS AND EMPLOYEE DEPARTURES | |
| BSBHRM529 | Coordinate separation and termination processes (E) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate redeployment, resignation, retirement, dismissal and redundancy, including the conduct of exit interviews. |
| BSBCMM412 | Lead difficult conversations (E) - This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, facilitate and lead difficult conversations. |
Additional Information
Completion of the BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management gives you the opportunity to explore further qualification opportunities such as the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management or BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management.
For more information, speak to one of our Senior Training Advisors on 1300 658 337.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for enrolment at AIM into BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management you must:
- have a minimum of two years equivalent full-time workplace experience
- be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment
- be technologically literate and have access to Microsoft Office suite or equivalent
- have continuous internet access
- have access to a workplace
- have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number (you can receive a USI or check if you already have one by visiting www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi)
- have the ability to read and write English and display numeracy skills to at least Year 10 level.
Find out more about the AIM Student Entry Procedure.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of skills and knowledge gained through previous studies, work and life experiences may be used to award competency for Units of Competency within this qualification. Read more on Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer or call 1300 658 337.
Payment Options
Complete the enquiry form below or call 1300 658 337 to learn more about the following payment options and tuition fees.
- Pay upfront for the full cost of your qualification in one easy payment.
- Defer all or part of your tuition fees with flexible payment options through AIM's finance partner, zipMoney.
- Funding options may be available in your state, please contact us for more information.
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