Certificate IV · CRICOS course

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

22 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 5 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $6,000 - $15,000, and it usually takes about 1 year.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $6,000 - $15,000
Course length
5 mo - 2 yr
Providers
22 providers
Cities
5 cities

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $5,000 - $20,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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📍Sydney · Melbourne +3
CRICOS 2026

BSB40420 · Human Resource Management

About the course

What it prepares you for

The Certificate IV in Human Resource Management prepares you for roles such as Human Resources Officer, Human resources coordinator or Payroll Officer.

You complete 12 units: 6 core and 6 electives chosen by the provider.

From the national register

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a range of human resources roles. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Coordinator and Payroll Officer.

Responsibilities are likely to be determined at a workplace level. Some smaller organisations may require employees to work across all aspects of human resources. In larger organisations, individuals may support a single human resources function.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

6 core units every student completes, plus 6 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. BSBHRM411Administer performance development processes
  2. BSBHRM412Support employee and industrial relations
  3. BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  4. BSBHRM415Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  5. BSBHRM417Support human resources functions and processes
  6. BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Human Resources Officer

    Human Resources Officers help recruit personnel, and administer human resources systems and services. Their duties include payroll processing, workforce planning and training, and maintaining human resources records and databases.

  • Human resources coordinator

    Individuals who work in a range of support positions in human resources management. In smaller companies they may work across all human resources functional areas and in larger companies they may be assigned responsibilities in units or business areas focused on discrete human resources functions, such as remuneration, workforce planning or human resources information systems.

  • Payroll Officer

    Payroll Officers process the payroll for all personnel, and also process payments and direct debits associated with superannuation, sick leave and other claims. They are also often required to assist with other accounting duties and payments processing.

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