Vanguard Business Education is an Australian Registered Training Organisation, RTO 91219. This course is a nationally recognised AQF Level 4 qualification delivered 100% online across Australia, with trainer support and practical HR-based assessment.
Follow the complete employee lifecycle
Human Resources is about much more than recruitment. Today's HR and People and Culture professionals play an important role throughout the entire employee journey, from attracting and onboarding new employees through performance development, employee relations, workplace compliance and organisational improvement.
This qualification is designed around that real-world employee lifecycle. As you progress through the course, you will develop the practical skills, systems and workplace documentation used by Human Resources and People and Culture teams every day while building a complete People and Culture Portfolio that reflects each stage of the employee journey.
By the time you graduate, you will have developed practical experience supporting workforce administration, employee development, workplace compliance and workforce improvement initiatives.
Nationally recognised qualification
The Certificate IV in Human Resource Management (BSB40420) is a nationally recognised AQF Level 4 qualification.
Issued by Vanguard Business Education (RTO 91219), this qualification develops practical human resources and people and culture skills while following the complete employee lifecycle.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification recognised throughout Australia.
Your human resources journey
This qualification follows the same progression many human resources professionals experience in the workplace. Each stage builds on the previous one, helping you develop the skills, confidence and capability required to support people, teams and organisations.
Build the workforce
Learn how organisations attract, recruit and onboard employees while maintaining workforce records and HR administration systems. Outcome: Workforce Administration Pack.
Develop people and performance
Support performance management processes, identify learning needs and contribute to employee development initiatives that help individuals and teams perform at their best. Outcome: Performance and Development Pack.
Employee relations and workplace compliance
Support employee relations activities, participate in workplace consultation processes and contribute to workplace health and safety initiatives. Outcome: Employee Relations and Compliance Pack.
Workforce improvement project
Undertake a workforce improvement project, engage stakeholders and develop recommendations that support organisational objectives. Outcome: People and Culture Improvement Portfolio.
Course fee and payment options
Course fee: $1,970 AUD
The fee includes full online course access, all learning resources, trainer guidance, SmartCoach™ support and structured assessment support. No hidden fees.
Payment options: Pay upfront or choose an approved payment plan to spread the cost.
Enrol anytime and study at your own pace, with up to 12 months to complete.
Enrol NowQualification structure: units of competency
You complete 12 units of competency delivered through four integrated learning clusters that follow the employee lifecycle. Select a cluster to view its units and the documents you will build.
Graduate with a complete People and Culture Portfolio
Throughout the qualification you will progressively build a comprehensive People and Culture Portfolio containing the systems, plans and workplace documentation developed across each stage of the employee lifecycle. Your portfolio will include:
Workforce Administration Pack
- ✓ Recruitment Plan
- ✓ Position Description
- ✓ Candidate Assessment Matrix
- ✓ Interview Schedule
- ✓ Onboarding Checklist
- ✓ Employee Record Template
Performance and Development Pack
- ✓ Performance Development Plan
- ✓ Learning Needs Analysis
- ✓ Training Plan
- ✓ Individual Development Plan
- ✓ Performance Review Record
Employee Relations and Compliance Pack
- ✓ Employee Relations Case File
- ✓ Consultation Record
- ✓ Difficult Conversation Plan
- ✓ WHS Action Plan
- ✓ Incident Review Report
- ✓ Workplace Improvement Recommendation
People and Culture Improvement Portfolio
- ✓ Project Charter
- ✓ Stakeholder Engagement Plan
- ✓ Workforce Risk Assessment
- ✓ Workforce Improvement Project Plan
- ✓ Project Report
- ✓ Improvement Recommendations Report
Rather than simply studying Human Resources concepts, you will graduate with practical workplace documentation that reflects the employee lifecycle from recruitment through workforce improvement.
Get Course GuideIs this qualification right for you?
This qualification may suit you if you:
- ✓ Support recruitment or onboarding activities
- ✓ Work in administration and want to move into Human Resources
- ✓ Coordinate employee training and development
- ✓ Assist managers with workforce issues
- ✓ Want to build a career in Human Resources or People and Culture
- ✓ Are looking to develop practical HR skills that can be applied across industries
Career opportunities
This qualification develops practical human resources and people and culture skills that may support progression into a variety of workforce, administration and HR support roles. Career outcomes vary depending on previous experience, industry and employer requirements.
HR Assistant
Support recruitment, onboarding and workforce administration activities.
HR Coordinator
Coordinate HR processes, employee development activities and workplace initiatives.
People and Culture Coordinator
Support employee engagement, performance development and workplace culture initiatives.
Human Resources Administrator
Maintain employee records, support HR systems and coordinate workforce processes.
Human Resources Officer
Assist with recruitment, employee relations, compliance and workforce support activities.
Learning and Development Coordinator
Support employee training, development programs and workforce capability initiatives.
Established Australian RTO since 2006
For almost two decades, Vanguard Business Education has supported Australian learners to develop practical workplace skills through nationally recognised qualifications.
Our focus is on flexible online learning, practical workplace application and providing the support learners need to successfully complete their studies.
Whether you are looking to enter Human Resources for the first time or build on existing workplace experience, you will have access to qualified trainers, practical learning resources and support throughout your studies.
Why study with Vanguard Business Education?
Nationally recognised qualification
AQF Level 4 Certificate issued by Vanguard Business Education (RTO 91219).
100% online and self-paced
Study when and where it suits you, with up to 12 months to complete.
Qualified trainer support
Receive guidance and feedback from experienced trainers.
SmartCoach™ AI learning assistance
Access support whenever you need it.
Practical lifecycle-based learning
Build a complete People and Culture Portfolio as you study.
Established since 2006
Supporting Australian learners to build confidence, capability and career opportunities.
Student support every step of the way
Studying online does not mean studying alone. Throughout your qualification you will have access to trainer support, assessment guidance and SmartCoach™ AI learning assistance designed to help you stay on track and keep progressing.
Whether you need clarification on an assessment, guidance on an HR activity or help understanding a concept, support is available when you need it.
What our students say
I am really impressed with the detail and practical knowledge provided in your course materials, and your feedback was insightful in helping me improve gaps in my understanding of the real context of a business plan.
Saurabh, Vanguard Business Education student
I asked SmartCoach about a couple of tasks that did not include templates and was given the templates and instructions on how to complete them.
Lisa, Vanguard Business Education student
Frequently asked questions
Ready to take the next step in Human Resources?
Develop practical human resources and people and culture skills, build a complete People and Culture Portfolio and gain a nationally recognised qualification recognised throughout Australia.
Delivered 100% online with SmartCoach™ support and qualified trainers. No prior HR experience required. Enrol anytime and study at your own pace.