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Human Resource Management

This module provides a comprehensive foundation in the theory and practice of human resource management. Students study a variety of perspectives on the management of people and systems within organisational contexts. Human Resource issues are presented comprehensively to provide a solid theoretical and practical foundation for work in key HR areas such as the administration of human resource policies and procedures, the management of information systems, staff performance feedback systems, appraisal and counselling interviews. A human resource practitioner must be cognisant of legal, ethical and organisational issues and attentive to the needs of the organisation's workforce. Students gain skills and knowledge in effective organisational planning and the application and implementation of strategies to enhance workplace harmony and productivity. The module provides a theoretical and practical foundation in employment law and industrial relations policies and procedures as well as the management of remuneration and employee benefits, induction processes, separation/termination procedures and training and development issues. Students critically reflect on and research issues such as: the role of negotiation and advocacy, the implications of succession planning, the importance of Occupational Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action policies and procedures. Students who undertake study in this area will do so in order to seek employment within the Human Resource department of an organisation or to acquire sufficient understanding of the necessary competencies to work effectively as a HR Consultant.

National Units of Competency offered within this module:
  • BSBHR401A   Administer human resource systems
  • BSBHR503A   Manage performance management systems
  • BSBHR504A   Manage industrial relations policies and processes
  • BSBHR505A   Manage remuneration and employee benefits
Learning outcomes:
  • Identify and describe the responsibilities involved in Human Resource Management including strategic planning, training and development, performance appraisal and human resource service delivery.
  • Describe the impact of workplace change on an organisation and explain the role of Organisational Development.
  • Administer human resource policies and procedures.
  • Administer staff performance feedback systems, undertake performance management and review and update remuneration strategies.
  • Describe the role motivation and incentives in job performance and implement solutions to employee/industrial issues.
  • Assess interpersonal communication systems and work/life needs within an organisation.
Content areas:
  • Current Issues for Human Resource Management
  • Legislation and HRM
  • Equal Employment Opportunities and current trends
  • Organisational planning
  • Interpersonal communication systems within organisations
  • Current issues in workplace reform
  • Implications of workplace reform
  • The management of performance
  • Strategic remuneration management
  • Training and development
  • Future directions in HRM
  • People management practices and Module Review

Module duration and workload:
This module involves a total of 90 hours of study with a Credit Point Rating of 6 cps. Total duration and workload includes 36 hours of face-to-face or self-directed/tutor-assisted study, 24 hours of module-related reading/research and 30 hours of assessment-related activities.

Study method:
On Campus, Distance Education and Online
The studies, combined with my previous work experience, have led me into a more satisfying role in an industry I know well. My studies have given me the confidence to manage a role where top notch "soft skills" are essential.
Pip Pearson
Graduate Diploma of Counselling