BSB50607- Diploma of Human Resources Management

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

Human Resources Advisor
Human Resources and Change Manager
Human Resources Consultant
Senior Human Resources Officer

Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

after achieving the BSB41007 Certificate IV in Human Resources or other relevant qualification/s

providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB41007 Certificate IV in Human Resources or other relevant qualification/s

with vocational experience in human resource management, but without formal qualifications

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

Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources Officer
Payroll Officer

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

Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the BSB50607 Diploma of Human Resources Management, candidates may undertake the BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management or a range of other Advanced 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	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/agreement Collecting, collating and analysing information using appropriate workplace business systems
Self management	Complying with legislation and all 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 and/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, email to produce written correspondence and reports Using technology to assist the management of information and to assist in the planning process and to facilitate change

Total number of units = 8
3 Core units
5 Elective units

At least 3 of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below. The other 2 elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units listed below, the BSB07 Business Services Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package. If not listed below, 1 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. Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.