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Advanced Diploma of Human Resource Management


 National Code: BSB60320
 TAFE SA Code: TP01242


2025 start

Description

This course reflects the role of individuals who provide leadership and strategic direction in the human resources activities of an organisation. Typically these individuals analyse, design and execute judgements using wide ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. This professional knowledge base may be highly specialised or broad within the human resources field.

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3 years 

Part Time

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Locations & Applications

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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Online

901011

Online Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • Diploma of Human Resource Management OR
  • Four years full-time relevant work experience
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
This course is online. You will attend classes in the Virtual classroom, class days and times will be given to you at registration.

Industry Conditions and Skills

  • In this course you will use a combination of workplace scenarios to be applied to your work environment and a simulated business to access workplace documentation and resources.
  • You will be taking part in role plays in unit assessments and will need to record and upload these.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
You will need access to a computer and the internet, as well as a webcam and related software.

Fees

Total Fees for the 3 year course
Full Fee
$6,752

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course the participant will have the skills and knowledge required for roles such as Human Resources Director, Human Resources Strategist and National, Regional or Global Human Resources Manager.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Advanced Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB60320)
    Skills covered include developing and implementing diversity policy, strategic planning, organisational change, leadership and organisation development. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 4 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving 60
    Contribute to organisational performance development 70
    Contribute to strategic workforce planning 60
    Contribute to the development of employee and industrial relations strategies 60
    Lead and manage organisational change 60
    Manage organisational finances 80

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Develop and implement business plans 60
    Manage business risk 60
    Manage innovation and continuous improvement 70
    Provide leadership across the organisation 60

  • Credit Transfer

    Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

    University University Course Details
    Bachelor of Business (International Business)
    Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
    Bachelor of Business (Management)
    Bachelor of Business
    Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
    Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management)
    Bachelor of Business
    Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
    Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)
    Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
    Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
    Bachelor of Business (Management)
    Bachelor of Business (Finance)
    Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management)
    Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
    Bachelor of Business (Information Strategy and Management)
    Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - online
    Bachelor of Business (International Business)

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