BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

Version Effective: 17th of June, 2025
Course Details

Course Summary

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader with our dynamic BSB40420 - Certificate IV in Human Resource and Management. Acquire the skills to drive organisational success through effective people management, recruitment strategies, and talent development. Harness your leadership skills, navigate complex workplace challenges, and become the catalyst for a thriving, high-performing workforce.

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.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

What is the purpose of bksb?  

The bksb is an approved online review tool that will give the student a level for their English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that the student might need additional support in.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $5,688.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $474.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $356.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This qualification consists of competency in 6 core and 6 elective units. Upon completing all 12 units, students will receive a Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.

Career opportunities: Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Officer and Payroll Officer.

Pathways: Students who successfully complete BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management will be eligible for direct entry into BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management. Students may receive credit towards BSB50320 for units completed in BSB40420. 

Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a statement of attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved. 

Course Structures
COURSE STRUCTURE
ONLINE COURSE

Online self-directed: 12 - 24 Months

Part-time: One (1) unit per 10 week study period

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period. Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they would be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.

  • Online
  • Domestic
ONLINE COURSE

Cluster 1: BSB40420_C01: BSBWRT411
Cluster 2: BSB40420_C02: BSBXCM401
Cluster 3: BSB40420_C03: BSBCRT411
Cluster 4: BSB40420_C04: BSBHRM417
Cluster 5: BSB40420_C05: BSBHRM415
Cluster 6: BSB40420_C06: BSBHRM412
Cluster 7: BSB40420_C07: BSBHRM411
Cluster 10: BSB40420_C10: BSBHRM528
Cluster 11: BSB40420_C11: BSBHRM529

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised. 

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
RPL
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
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