GC-HUMRES v.1 Graduate Certificate in Human Resources

Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.

This course is designed to meet the needs of those already working in the human resource management field who do not hold a first degree, or those who wish to become human resource management/industrial relations professionals. Satisfactory performance in the graduate certificate provides entry to the related graduate diploma course and the Master of Human Resources Course.

Course Accreditation

This course is accredited in Australia by the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Graduate Certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.

This course include units in human resource management overview, international industrial relations, human resource development and employee relations in Australia.

Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. synthesise relevant theories, concepts and techniques and apply them to designing solutions to a range of workplace-based human resource and management issues

2. critically evaluate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills relating to human resource management functions; assess contextual variables in determining which models and theories best inform possible solutions to human resources problems

3. gather and evaluate credible information from multiple sources to make supported judgments and decisions about human resources issues

4. employ empathetic and effective communication practices relevant to diverse audiences and human resource management contexts

5. use relevant technologies, recognising their benefits and limitations when applied to human resource management functions and activities

6. build personal and professional knowledge that advances goals and professional outcomes

7. describe how human resource and industrial relations practices in developing countries differ from those found in developed countries

8. critically evaluate and model the contribution cultural diversity can make to improving business and professional practice

9. demonstrate ethical practice, professional integrity and emerging leadership skills when working within a team and independently

Duration and Availability

This course is two semesters part-time study.

Location and delivery Mode

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.

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Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree in an unrelated discipline or a minimum of five years relevant substantial work experience.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to some Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

This course is an exit award of the GD-HUMRES Graduate Diploma in Human Resources.

Specific Course Completion Details

Students are required to complete the Post-Entry Language Assessment (PELA).