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BSB41007 - Certificate IV in Human Resources

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a range of support positions in human resources management. In smaller companies they may work across all human resources functional areas and in larger companies they may be assigned responsibilities in units or business areas focused on discrete human resources functions, such as remuneration, workforce planning or human resources information systems.

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:


Qualification Pathways

Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

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Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.

Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the BSB41007 Certificate IV in Human Resources, candidates may undertake the BSB50607 Diploma of Human Resources Management, or a range of other Diploma qualifications.

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

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.

Communication
  • Using communication and representation to develop and maintain effective working relationships and networks
  • Using negotiation and conflict management skills to resolve issues
Teamwork
  • Actively encouraging consultation and co-operation on human resources initiatives
  • Motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing staff
Problem solving
  • Identifying and analysing industrial relations issues, methods to attract job applicants and assisting managers to address performance management issues
  • Implementing processes to resolve issues that are raised by co-workers
Initiative and enterprise
  • Seeking and valuing contributions to develop and refine new ideas and approaches
Planning and organising
  • Gathering, organising and presenting workplace information
  • Scheduling interviews and coordinating selection processes
Self management
  • Ensuring that key tasks are undertaken to support organisational timeframes for human resources strategies, such as performance appraisal
  • Planning own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
Learning
  • Participating in professional networks and associations to obtain and maintain knowledge and skills
Technology
  • Selecting and using a range of functions on a computer application
  • Using business technology to produce reports


Total number of units = 10
4 Core units
6 Elective units