Human Resource Management Certificate IV BSB40420

Subject Choices

offered under the Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

Please note that subjects and specific units of competency on offer will vary and may change during your enrolment

Elective subjects may apply and will be determined during the induction process

• Professional and Effective Work Practices

  Being able to organise personal work priorities is an essential job skill. Learn how to set and meet work priorities through time management and planning your work schedule. Skills to identify potential problems and prevent stress in the workplace are also covered. Also learn the importance of professional development activities.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBPEF403 Lead personal development
  • BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
• Implementing Effective Safety Procedures

  Supervisors and team leaders have strict legal obligations under safety legislation. Learn what these are, as well as the practical skills to identify, risk assess and resolve safety concerns. This subject also teaches how to better understand safety statistics and identify factors that can reduce injuries, and ensure the business is productive and profitable.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
• Co-ordinate Recruitment and Onboarding

  This subject covers the recruitment process, including the many steps involved in vital pre-recruitment activities such as revising job descriptions, advertising vacancies, short-listing and interviewing. Learners are provided with an opportunity to demonstrate their interviewing skills in an interview and reference check role play.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  • BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
  • BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
• Support Team Training and Development

  Learn and practice the skills and knowledge required to develop and facilitate workplace training and on-the-job coaching. Learn the starting point to analyse the training needs of an organisation; develop a learning plan and coaching plan; and evaluate training effectiveness.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
• Support Performance Management

  This subject covers the performance management cycle, beginning with a review of existing performance management systems and their alignment with the Fair Work - Best Practice Guidelines. This subject is very practical with a focus on improving performance appraisals processes. Topics include analysing and resolving of substandard performance and addressing personal problems. It also explores the areas of professional development and the provision of support services.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes
• Implement an Employee Assistance Program

  Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are a common staff support program in larger enterprises. This subject explains the ways to measure the success of an EAP. It also looks at how to develop an Employee Wellness Program, including: gaining management support for your proposal; implementing the program; generating staff support; communication and implementation plans; as well as how to monitor and evaluate your success. Case studies are included to enhance learning outcomes.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBHRM417 Support human resources functions and processes
  • BSBHRM531 Coordinate health and wellness programs
• Understand and Implement Industrial Relations Processes

  This subject takes you through workplace grievance and conflict and reviews the day to day application of employee relations policies and procedures for its effective management. It involves the research and application of relevant anti-discrimination laws, covers Fair Work Guidelines and the National Employment Standards using case studies to illustrate procedures.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations
  • BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations