BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management
Develop the Strategic HR Capability to Influence Workforce Performance and Organisational Growth.
Follow the workforce lifecycle from workforce planning and talent acquisition through performance development, workforce governance and organisational performance, building a complete Human Resources Business Partner Portfolio as you go.
Designed for HR coordinators, Human Resources officers, People and Culture professionals, team leaders and people moving into strategic Human Resources roles.
Course fee: $2,100 AUD or from $92.31 a fortnight (payment plans total $2,100 to $2,400.06)
100% online · AQF Level 5, nationally recognised · Up to 12 months · Qualified trainer support
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What Is the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management?
The BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management is a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification for people moving into strategic Human Resources and People and Culture roles. It follows the workforce lifecycle, from workforce planning and talent acquisition through performance, capability development, employee relations and workforce governance.
Vanguard Business Education (RTO 91219) delivers the qualification 100% online through Applied Capability Education, with connected workplace projects, a realistic workplace simulation, evidence based assessment, qualified trainer support and SmartCoach™ learning assistance. You build a complete Human Resources Business Partner Portfolio as you go.
The course fee is $2,100 AUD, paid as 2 monthly payments of $1,050, or from $92.31 a fortnight on a longer payment plan (plans total $2,100 to $2,400.06). Study is self-paced over up to 12 months and assessment is practical and workplace based, with no formal exams. Entry requires four prerequisite HR units or two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
Follow the Workforce Lifecycle
Modern HR professionals help organisations solve workforce challenges, improve performance and support growth. This qualification follows the same workforce lifecycle you work through in a strategic HR role, with each stage building on the one before.
Workforce Strategy and Planning
Analyse workforce information, identify capability gaps and support workforce planning strategies that align with organisational objectives.
Outcome: Workforce Strategy Pack
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Growth
Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and remuneration approaches that support workforce growth and organisational capability.
Outcome: Talent Acquisition Strategy Pack
Workforce Performance and Capability
Facilitate performance development, coordinate learning initiatives and run workforce projects that lift capability and performance.
Outcome: Workforce Performance and Capability Pack
Workforce Governance and Organisational Performance
Manage employee relations, workforce risk, WHS and workplace relationships to support governance and organisational performance.
Outcome: Workforce Governance and Organisational Performance Pack
12 Units Across Four Connected Clusters
You complete 12 units of competency, made up of 7 core units and 5 elective units, delivered through four integrated clusters. Select a cluster to see its units.
Cluster 1: Workforce Strategy and PlanningYour role: Workforce Planning Advisor. Deliverable: Workforce Strategy Pack.
BSBHRM524 Coordinate workforce plan implementation
Coordinate the implementation of workforce plans and support workforce planning initiatives across the organisation.
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
Identify, assess and treat business risk to support workforce decision making.
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
Plan your own professional development to build capability in a Human Resources role.
Cluster 2: Talent Acquisition and Workforce GrowthYour role: Talent Acquisition Partner. Deliverable: Talent Acquisition Strategy Pack.
BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes that support workforce growth and organisational capability.
BSBHRM528 Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits
Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits approaches that support attraction and retention.
Cluster 3: Workforce Performance and CapabilityYour role: Human Resources Business Partner. Deliverable: Workforce Performance and Capability Pack.
BSBHRM521 Facilitate performance development processes
Facilitate performance development processes that support employee performance and organisational objectives.
BSBHRM523 Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
Coordinate learning and development strategies that build capability across teams and individuals.
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
Plan, undertake and review a workforce project from initiation to completion.
Cluster 4: Workforce Governance and Organisational PerformanceYour role: Senior Human Resources Business Partner. Deliverable: Workforce Governance and Organisational Performance Pack.
BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations
Manage employee and industrial relations matters and workplace consultation processes.
BSBHRM527 Coordinate human resource functions and processes
Coordinate Human Resources functions and processes that support governance and integrity.
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Implement and monitor workplace health and safety policies, procedures and programs.
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
Build effective workplace relationships that contribute to organisational performance and culture.
Entry to the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management requires completion of four prerequisite units (BSBHRM411, BSBHRM412, BSBHRM415 and BSBHRM417) or two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
Graduate With a Human Resources Business Partner Portfolio
As you study, you build the workforce strategies, frameworks and reports an HR Business Partner produces at each stage of the workforce lifecycle. You finish with a portfolio of real HR work, not just a certificate.
Workforce Strategy Pack
- Workforce Analysis Report
- Workforce Forecast
- Capability Gap Analysis
- Workforce Plan
- Workforce Risk Analysis
- Workforce Strategy Summary
Talent Acquisition Strategy Pack
- Workforce Attraction Strategy
- Recruitment Campaign Plan
- Position Description Library
- Candidate Assessment Framework
- Onboarding Framework
- Remuneration and Benefits Plan
Workforce Performance and Capability Pack
- Performance Management Framework
- Performance Development System
- Learning and Development Strategy
- Capability Analysis Report
- Workforce Project Plan
- Workforce Capability Review
Workforce Governance and Organisational Performance Pack
- Employee Relations Action Plan
- Workforce Consultation Framework
- WHS Improvement Strategy
- Workplace Relationship Strategy
- Workforce Governance Framework
- Executive Workforce Performance Report
Who This Qualification Suits
The Diploma suits people already working in or close to Human Resources who want to move from coordinating HR tasks to shaping workforce strategy.
- Work in HR and want to move into more strategic roles
- Coordinate recruitment, workforce planning or employee development
- Support managers with performance and employee relations issues
- Want to progress towards HR Business Partner responsibilities
- Lead or support a People and Culture function
- Want to understand how workforce strategy drives business results
- Human Resources Officer
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Human Resources Adviser
- Talent Acquisition Partner
- People and Culture Adviser
- Human Resources Business Partner
Career outcomes vary with your experience, industry and employer requirements.
Clear Pricing Before You Enrol
The course fee for the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management is $2,100 AUD. Choose the payment option that suits you: pay sooner for the lowest total, or spread the cost over a longer period.
Paid as 2 monthly payments of $1,050. Longer payment plans are available and total $2,175 to $2,400.06. The fee includes all learning resources, trainer support, SmartCoach™ and assessment. No hidden fees.
Choose the two-payment option for the lowest total course price.
Total payable $2,100
Total payable $2,175
Total payable $2,250
26 fortnightly payments of $92.31
Total payable $2,400.06
The 12-month option is approximately $46.16 per week equivalent and is collected fortnightly at $92.31. Payment conditions, refund arrangements and applicable terms are outlined in Vanguard Business Education's current Fees and Refunds Policy.
HR Training Designed Around What You Can Actually Do
Vanguard Business Education has delivered nationally recognised business training since 2006. Our approach combines practical HR application, qualified trainer support and flexible online study, so you build capability you can demonstrate in real workplace situations.
Learn It. Apply It. Demonstrate It.
Applied Capability Education connects HR learning with practical workplace application, evidence based progression and demonstrated capability.
Qualified Trainer Support
Qualified trainers provide guidance and feedback throughout your studies, while qualified assessors remain responsible for assessment decisions.
Connected Workforce Projects
Apply your learning through connected projects across workforce planning, recruitment, performance, learning, employee relations and WHS, rather than treating each unit as isolated theory.
Practise in a Realistic Business
Use our workplace simulation to work through realistic HR situations, or use suitable activities from your own workplace where approved by your assessor.
SmartCoach™
SmartCoach™ provides additional learning assistance when you need help understanding content or clarifying a task. It supports learning but does not make assessment decisions.
Study Around Your Responsibilities
Study 100% online without fixed class times, so you can balance your qualification with work, family and existing HR responsibilities.
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Get the Course Guide →Nationally Recognised Qualification
BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management is a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification delivered by Vanguard Business Education, Registered Training Organisation 91219.
Do Not Just Study HR. Build the Capability to Lead It.
Applied Capability Education moves beyond knowing what an HR professional should do. You apply HR skills to practical workforce situations, make decisions, produce evidence and demonstrate the capability to partner with the business.
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Diploma of Human Resource Management FAQs
What is the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management?
The BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management is a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification for people moving into strategic Human Resources and People and Culture roles. Vanguard Business Education (RTO 91219) delivers it 100% online, following the workforce lifecycle from workforce planning through to workforce governance.
How much does the Diploma of Human Resource Management cost?
The course fee is $2,100 AUD. You can pay it as 2 monthly payments of $1,050 ($2,100 total), 3 monthly payments of $725 ($2,175 total), 6 monthly payments of $375 ($2,250 total) or 26 fortnightly payments of $92.31 ($2,400.06 total).
What are the entry requirements?
Entry to the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management requires completion of four prerequisite units (BSBHRM411, BSBHRM412, BSBHRM415 and BSBHRM417) or two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
How long does the course take?
The course is self-paced, with up to 12 months to complete. How quickly you finish depends on your experience and the time you can give it each week.
Are there any exams?
No. There are no formal exams. Assessment is completed through practical workplace projects and portfolio-based activities.
What units will I study?
You complete 12 units of competency, 7 core and 5 elective, delivered in four clusters: workforce strategy and planning, talent acquisition and workforce growth, workforce performance and capability, and workforce governance and organisational performance.
Can I study while working full-time?
Yes. The course is 100% online with no fixed class times, so you can fit it around work, family and other commitments.
What support will I receive?
You have qualified trainer support throughout your studies, plus SmartCoach™ learning assistance when you need help understanding content or clarifying a task. Assessment decisions are always made by qualified assessors.
Is Recognition of Prior Learning available?
Yes. Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer are available for eligible learners.
What jobs can this qualification lead to?
The qualification can support progression into roles such as Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Adviser, Talent Acquisition Partner, People and Culture Adviser and Human Resources Business Partner. Outcomes depend on your experience, industry and employer requirements.
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