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Course: Certificate IV in Human Resources BSB41007
(specialising in Payroll Support)

Combining human resources and payroll skills in one practical package, this distance education course is a smart choice for small business managers and administrators, as well as more specialist staff in larger organisations.

Delivered as an online or correspondence course and inclusive of the latest learning materials, it introduces core human resources skills, such as staff recruitment, selection and induction. In addition, you will receive training in financial reporting and payroll set-up, maintenance and processing.

As the nationally recognised, entry-level qualification needed to work in either HR or payroll, it provides current employees with a convenient means of formalising their practical experience. The course's flexible format even allows you to 'earn while you learn' in order to get ahead. Start anytime, progress at your own pace with guidance from our experienced trainers and you could finish in a year or even less.

Potential jobs:
  • Human resources assistant
  • Human resources officer with payroll responsibilities
  • Small business owner with payroll/staff responsibilities
  • Administration officer with payroll/staff responsibilities
Course Number E0104
Course Fees From $66.88 per week View our payment options
Delivery mode: Print or online
Course duration: Max 24 months
Assessments: Questions, case studies, evidence, projects, presentations and assignments
Qualification: Certificate IV
Nationally Recognised Yes
Government Funding Yes
Career One jobs for:
Payroll & Benefits Administration 282

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Subject

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BSBHRM401A
  • Review human resources functions
    • Research human resources functions
    • Review policy and procedures frameworks
    • Apply ethical framework
    • Report on research outcomes
BSBHRM402A
BSBHRM403A
BSBWRK410A
  • Implement industrial relations procedures
    • Communicate and implement organisation's industrial relations policies and procedures
    • Assist in minimising industrial relations conflict
    • Enhance industrial relations
BSBWOR401A
BSBITU402A
  • Develop and use complex spreadsheets
    • Prepare to develop spreadsheet
    • Develop a linked spreadsheet solution
    • Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation
    • Use spreadsheets
    • Represent numerical data in graphic form
BSBCUS402A
  • Address customer needs
    • Assist customers to articulate needs
    • Satisfy customers' complex needs
    • Manage networks to ensure customer needs are addressed
BSBFIA402A
  • Report on financial activity
    • Compile financial information and data
    • Prepare statutory requirement reports
    • Provide financial business recommendations
BSBFIA302A
  • Process payroll
    • Record payroll data
    • Prepare payroll
    • Handle payroll enquiries
FNSBKPG405A

Entry requirements

Minimum education

  • Year 10 or equivalent OR
  • relevant qualification OR
  • relevant vocational experience.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a course and careers adviser to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

  • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent and
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 or Mac OS X and
  • CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
  • Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence

Example
IELTS Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

Open Colleges will endeavour to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties with language, literacy and numeracy.

Successful completion of this program leads to partial completion of the following. Please contact us for more information:
  • Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) FNS40207
  • Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) FNS40604
  • Certificate IV in Frontline Management BSB40807
  • Certificate IV in Small Business Management BSB40407
  • Certificate IV in Frontline Management BSB40807 and Certificate IV in Human Resources BSB41007
  • Certificate IV in Human Resources BSB41007 and Certificate IV in Small Business Management BSB40407.
Masoud Tymouri

Masoud Tymouri

Masoud Tymouri, our business, human resources, management and occupational health and safety trainer, is highly experienced in training and assessing both local and international students.

The expertise that Masoud has developed during 18-plus years of practical experience is supported by a lengthy list of qualifications. He has successfully completed a Master's of Leadership & Management in Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies, Bachelor's of Business, Advanced Diploma of Management, Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources), Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety and Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment.

Masoud brings all his knowledge and experience to his training role at Open Colleges, and provides every support to his students throughout their learning experience.

Leonie Doyle

Leonie Doyle

Leonie Doyle gained her Bachelor of Arts in 1990 from Monash University in Melbourne. She has since added two graduate qualifications in Business Systems and Human Resources for which she studied employment and industrial law, and has completed the required OHS Consultation, Return to Work Co-ordination and Training & Assessment qualifications.

In addition, Leonie has worked in human resources and learning and development for more than 12 years within the telecommunications, information technology and pharmaceuticals industries.

In 2007, Leonie set up her own company, Virtual Human Resources, which provides HR services for organisations too small to have an in-house HR manager. Many functions are carried out remotely, enabling Leonie and her staff to provide a highly professional service to numerous businesses simultaneously.

Leonie is a Certified Member of the Australian Human Resource Institute (CAHRI).

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Payroll Officer Maintaining Employee Relations Payroll Officer Job Opportunity working for Large Australian Company Working in a Stable Small Payroll Department End to End Payroll Postiion based in Southern Sydney Suburbs Large Australian Service organisation with operat... Read MoreRead More

Available payment options

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or
Pay in full $2,648.00 and save $662.00
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Government Funding

In some instances, students may be eligible for Austudy, Centrelink or other government-funded programs to help with study. Please check with Centrelink regarding eligibility, or contact a course and careers advisor on 1300 853 033.

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