Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB50320) Online

Get job-ready with industry relevant units designed to help you succeed

CAL has developed this Diploma qualification in consultation with industry experts. We’ve hand-selected these 12 units to align your skills with industry expectations.

CODE	UNIT NAME
BSBPEF501	Manage personal and professional development
BSBLDR523	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBHRM523	Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence
BSBHRM527	Coordinate human resource functions and processes
BSBHRM525	Manage recruitment and onboarding
BSBHRM521	Facilitate performance development processes
BSBHRM524	Coordinate workforce plan implementation
BSBHRM522	Manage employee and industrial relations
BSBOPS504	Manage business risk
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBHRM529	Coordinate separation and termination processes

Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced.

This means you can choose to study on a more intense time schedule, or just fit it around your lifestyle when you can.
The course can be completed in as little as 12 months with a full-time study load or in 14-16 months on a part-time study load, but we allow a generous 24-month standard course enrolment duration.

We provide engaging tutorials, industry-relevant assessments and work-ready learning outcomes.

• Complete the course your way – at your own time, pace and convenience
• You win from the start with no classes, no rush hour dash or parking hassles
• Tutorials are easily navigated and the order can be adapted to your priorities
• Unit quizzes serve to demonstrate knowledge obtained
• You receive a personal learning plan and regular feedback and personal assistance from our experienced facilitators
• Learning occurs on the job and you can apply your knowledge while you study for immediate results

Depending on your current skills and amount of experience you have, you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning and be eligible for course acceleration.

Build your career with a diploma

This course offers pathways to further study with entry into:

• Double Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB50320) + Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB50420)

Entry requirements

To be able to enrol in the Diploma of Human Resource Management, you must first have completed the following units:

• BSBHRM417 Support human resource functions and processes
• BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes
• BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
• BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations

OR

• Have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

Pathway package available

If you haven’t met the entry requirements, consider our pathway package. The pathway package allows you to complete the required units first, then continue on to complete your diploma, all in one seamless course. This is a smart way to work through and complete the entry requirement units, then seamlessly transition into your diploma qualification. Find out more in the course guide and talk to one of our learning consultants if you have any questions.

Partial pathway package available

If you have completed some, but not all, of the required units, you can enrol in and complete just the units you need. 

Likewise, if your current role (or previous roles) covers some, but not all, of the required experience, you have the option of providing evidence for the experience you have (see below) and then enrolling in the prerequisite units you need.

What do I need to provide to demonstrate that I’ve completed the entry requirement units?

To satisfy this entry requirement option, you must have completed the required units (or equivalent competencies). Evidence of entry requirement units can be provided in the form of a VET transcript. 

What do I need to provide as evidence of workplace experience?

To satisfy this entry requirement option, you must demonstrate you have successfully completed two years of equivalent relevant full-time work experience. This should cover a range of human resource functions, including performance development, employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, and organisation policies and procedures. You will be required to submit evidence of your experience. Evidence can include the following:

• A curriculum vitae (CV) outlining all roles and responsibilities relating to the above-specified areas. It should demonstrate two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
• A job description outlining all responsibilities relating to the above-specified areas. It should demonstrate two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
• A statement from your employer that confirms your role and responsibility in relation to the above-specified areas. It should demonstrate two years equivalent full-time work experience.
• Performance review reports that outline your role and responsibilities in relation to the above-specified areas.
• Other certifications, qualifications, or proof of study in HR related content.

Study requirements

To be eligible to enrol in our online qualifications, our students are required to:

• Be 18 years or older at the time of registration.
• Demonstrate the required level of competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills.

The required level of competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills for diploma and certificate IV qualifications is ACSF Level 3. You may be required to complete a language, literacy, and numeracy test if English is not your first language, and you do not hold any nationally recognised Australian qualifications. Upon enrolment, you will also be assessed over time by your learning coach for your language, literacy, and numeracy skills. Where these levels fall below the requisite ACSF standard for the qualification, the coach will advise you of the remedial options open to you. This may involve additional support or withdrawal of enrolment and refund of fees paid. Please refer to the relevant CAL policies and the student handbook for full details of the entry-level requirements’ procedure.  

Technical requirements

You will need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with the following:

• An adequate and reliable internet connection.
• The equivalent of Microsoft Office with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets.
• A PDF reader installed.
• Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required.

You will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer, or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required. Typically, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer with the latest version of Chrome. Please check to ensure your device/s align with the system requirements for our major services:

• Brightspace D2L – our learning management system (LMS) platform.
• Zoom – our video call platform.
• Respondus – our quiz assessment platform.
• Vimeo –- our video embedding platform.

Get credit for demonstrated skills and knowledge

If you have extensive experience in the industry with a high level of knowledge, competency and ability, you may be eligible for RPL.
This process may enable you to get unit credits for competencies you’ve already demonstrated so you can fast-track your qualification.

Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning here or contact us to see what you might qualify for.

CAL Offer flexible payment plans to suit any budget

At The College for Adult Learning, we understand that not all students are in a position to pay for their studies upfront. For this reason we offer flexible weekly or monthly payment plans that can suit any lifestyle or budget.

Payment Plan	Payment Amount	Payment Plan Length	Total Amount Paid
Discounted Upfront Fee*	$1495 + $147.05/mo	Upfront Deposit + 17 Months	$3995
12 x Monthly Payments	$360	12 Months	$4320
52 x Weekly Payments	$84	12 Months	$4368
18 x Monthly Payments	$245	18 Months	$4410
78 x Weekly Payments	$57	18 Months	$4446

*Please note: The College for Adult Learning’s obligations as an RTO include taking actions to protect your fees. These protections exist to ensure that you can enrol with confidence. The principal protection which is provided to you is a pre-paid fee limit; CAL will never require you to pay more than $1,500 in advance and will never allow your advance payment balance to rise above $1,500.

**In conformance with the protections and to make our course fees more accessible to our students, you will only be required to pay $1495 at the time of registration, with a $147.05 recurring monthly payment debited for the next 17 months, equalling a total fee of $3994.85 - saving you up to 10.1% off the normal payment plan fees.

FEE-HELP and VET Loans

In order to maintain the high quality training we’re so proud of, we are not affiliated with FEE-HELP schemes or VET Student Loans, and remain a Fee For Service provider. We understand the financial pressure and concerns that come with undertaking study, so we keep our prices highly competitive and offer flexible payment plans to suit all budgets and lifestyles. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 907 870 to discuss a flexible plan that suits your budget

• 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal - you can too.
• Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
• Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.

The Real Outcomes Guarantee is part of our ongoing work to support you as you take the next step in your career. Our team, assessments and feedback are all focused on helping you in your career, not just passing your course.

Our Learning Coaches are industry veterans and supportive mentors who will help you complete your studies. Their assessment feedback is designed to reflect on-the-job and industry expectations, giving you more than just a competent result.

As you complete your studies, our Career Coach and Career Success Package are available to you, providing complimentary resume and cover letter feedback, complimentary 30-minute consultations and access to a suite of career management topics, tools and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Get a nationally recognised and respected qualification

• The diploma course is designed by MBA experienced facilitators with undergraduate and post graduate qualifications in Human Resources Management, Business Management and Education.
• Practical applications and assessments based on workplace evidence.
• A wide range of electives that have been designed in consultation with HR Professionals to be relevant to real workplace needs.
• An exclusive HRM Best Value toolkit of 100 online tutorials and over 300 downloads that includes HR templates, sample processes and many additional resources that complement your career including the latest HR Metrics tools.
• A qualification you can trust to attract the highest paying HRM positions.

Invest in your career with a qualification

Investing in yourself is the greatest investment you can make. HR as a profession is finally gaining the respect it deserves and earning potential is accelerating. The key to a higher paying, respected position is a recognised qualification like the Diploma of HR Management.

• Experienced HR professionals at the director or senior manager level can earn between $120K and $400K p.a.
• At the HR Manager level, salaries range from $75K to $150K p.a.
• HR Consultants earn from $60K to $150K p.a.
• At the most senior levels, HR professionals are currently earning as much as $500K p.a.

Act now to secure the confidence, credibility and respect you deserve in what is an exciting career of the future.

With competition for high quality HR jobs increasing – how do you keep your knowledge current and stand out from the crowd?
You may be at risk of being passed over for career progression, salary increases or promotion opportunities because you do not have a recognised qualification in Human Resources.

In Human Resources, hiring decision makers consider the real quality of your qualifications.
Your qualification needs to stack up to the level of your experience as represented by your CV.

In this competitive market some may be tempted by a quick fix, tick the box HR course. Beware – these less reputable courses do not stand up under scrutiny. You need an assessment based quality accreditation that is clever enough to validate your experience using evidence from your workplace, while giving you the skills to secure the job and future income you deserve.

Essential skills for the modern HR Manager

This course will challenge you, make you think and take you beyond the ‘old fashioned’ paradigm of HR as ‘personnel management’. You will enter into the new, exciting and stimulating world of the modern HR Professional.

Research conducted by Dave Ulrich (consistently named as the most influential person in HR in publications across the globe) and his colleagues tell us that HR should:

• Turn outside business trends and stakeholder expectations into internal actions – Focus on both business results and human capital improvement
• Target both individual ability and organisation capabilities
• Understand that HR is not about an isolated activity (a training, communication, staffing or compensation program) but sustainable and integrated solutions
• Respect heritage, while shaping a future
• Attend to both day-to-day administrative processes and long-term strategic practices.

Research in Australia by the AHRI combined with Ulrich’s work determines that the 21st century HR Professional needs to learn to be:

• Strategically focused and Business Driven with a sound understanding of the business, and the operational environment. Then develops a HR strategy that engages the workforce and meets both current and future needs.
• A Stakeholder manager who understands and builds relationships and provides services and support in the ongoing management of human capital
• Capability builders who work to develop the capacity and capability of others within the organisation
• Expert and credible practitioners who use and apply their expertise to add value to the business; creatively developing and pushing boundaries to break new ground and advance new concepts within a strong ethical framework.
• Change agents and managers of change who understand the processes associated with change and how to affect change with minimum angst
• Technology advocates who can proactively use technology for strategic HRM