BSB60907- Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide leadership and strategic direction in the human resources activities of an organisation. They analyse, design and execute judgments using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be highly specialised or broad within the human resources field. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes and for the overall performance of the human resources function of an organisation.

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

Human Resources Director
Human Resources Strategist
National, Regional or Global Human Resources Manager

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

Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at advanced diploma level, including:

after achieving the BSB50607 Diploma of Human Resources Management or other relevant qualification/s

providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB50607 Diploma of Human Resources Management or other relevant qualification/s

with substantial vocational experience in human resources management but without a formal qualification

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

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

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

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, questioning, clarifying and evaluating information Interpreting customer needs Negotiating budgets and plans and then re-developing as required to meet organisational needs Negotiating with internal and external stakeholders Utilising excellent interpersonal skills, and producing a wide range of reports and making presentations as required
Teamwork	Briefing various personnel on their roles and responsibilities regarding the implementation of the marketing plan Coordinating resources and developing systems to manage team and individual performance Defining performance measures and working collaboratively with team members Identifying performance gaps and taking remedial action for underperformance
Problem solving	Collecting and analysing data Comparing and contrasting data Conducting situational analyses Developing and managing risk and contingency plans Developing strategies for improvement Performing cost benefit analyses, budgeting, assessing and managing risk
Initiative and enterprise	Evaluating and improving market performance Identifying strengths and opportunities within organisation's projected capabilities and resources
Planning and organising	Managing human resources strategic planning Collecting, collating and analysing information using appropriate workplace business systems Developing customer acquisition and retention strategies Developing systems that are flexible and responsive to changing circumstances Evaluating processes and making changes as required Planning and managing resource acquisition and deployment within budgetary constraints Planning for contingencies
Self management	Applying discretion and judgement within complex environments Managing own time and performance Using judgement in planning and in selecting and allocating resources Working within organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
Learning	Coaching and mentoring others to acquire new knowledge and skills Providing learning and development opportunities
Technology	Creating presentations using a range of media Using computerised systems, software and telecommunication devices Using technology to assist with the management of information and to assist the planning process Using technology to record and generate ideas

Total number of units = 8
6 Core units
2 Elective units

The 2 elective units may be selected from the 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 a 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.