Human Resource Management (Level 4) Diploma Course

Human Resource Management (Level 4) Diploma Course
Course Code: UCNCBPD01
Enrolment Fee: £515.00
Format: Paper
Award: Level 4
Accreditation: NCFE
Study Time: 400 hours
Experience: No Entry Requirements

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COURSE OVERVIEW

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Human Resources Management Diploma. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Human Resource Management is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Diploma in Human Resources Management course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

The people within an organisation are its key source of competitive advantage. A simple and undeniably true statement, and yet today there are still organisations out there that fail to recognise the value of its people (its human resource), and have not yet grasped the important contribution that people make to business success.

The resource of people, when looked after and invested in, are the difference between organisations that are successful and those that are not. However, it is the way in which people are managed, in other words the specific techniques and approaches to people management and development that are fundamental to that success.

Human Resource Management (HRM) contributes to business success by providing a wide range of activities that are designed to make best use of the key resource of people, and overall these activities are integral to the wider role of management.

 

Key TopicsWhat are the key topics?

Course Key Topics 
The Level 4 in Human Resource Management is divided into ten comprehensive modules. 

The aim of this learning course is to provide an overview of many of the key activities of HRM that are fundamental to the effective management and development of people at work:

  • Management and the role of the HR department
  • Employee planning, recruitment and selection
  • Contract of employment and employee induction
  • Managing performance and employee appraisal
  • Workplace learning and employee development
  • Managing people and developing relations
  • Employee retention and commitment
  • Employee absence and well-being
  • Employee grievance and discipline
  • Termination of employment

(see full course syllabus below for more information)

Student TestimonialsWhat have other students said?

Student Testimonials

"I am totally satisfied with everything. The service is excellent; people are extremely nice and helpful and always answer questions quickly. I feel very well treated. The course is excellent, well written and easy to follow. I have learned heaps, probably more than I thought and I am grateful my payments could be arranged in instalments. Otherwise, there's no way I can do it."

"I love the approaches used, I really enjoy the challenge of the course and feel like I get enough personal attention from the tutor. I am happy with the attention given throughout the studies."
 
Mrs S R Coyle, Edinburgh

 

Tutor SupportWhat support will I receive?

Home Study Tutor Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your Human Resource Management Diploma course. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

 

AssessmentsHow will I be assessed?

Course Assessments

The Human Resource Management Diploma is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

We send the full course out, you then read through the course in your own time and complete the assignments which you send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments. However, one sentence answers will be rejected and you will have to re-submit it for marking.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

 

Course DurationHow long will it take me to complete?

Course Duration

We recommend you spend approximately 400 hours of your time studying for the Human Resource Management course. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 8 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but  if you could spare 16 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Get started today, and you can earn your Level 4 NCFE Diploma in Human Resource Management in as little as six months, or take up to a year, if you prefer – the choice is yours.

 

Entry RequirementsDo I need previous experience?

Course Entry Requirements

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.  This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Human Resource Management and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

 

 

Enrolment FeesHow much are the course fees?

Course Enrolment Fees

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Human Resource Management home study course is £643.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £515 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £199.75 and then four equal payments of £111 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

Payment Method
Deposit
Instalment
Total
Pay in Full (Paper Version)
£515.00
N.A
£515.00
Instalment Plan (Paper Version)
£199.75
£111 X 4
£643.75

Delivery Charges:

Free Delivery for UK Mainland Students
Additional £25 for students in Europe
Additional £40 for Students in Rest of the world
 
Note: Instalment Plan is not available to our International Students

 

 

Full Course SyllabusWhat will I learn?

How is the course structured? 
The NCFE Level 4 in Human Resource Management course is divided into 10 comprehensive modules:

Module 1: Management and the role of the HR department
This module begins by firstly examining the general role of management and the forming of corporate strategy before moving on to discuss the specific role of people management and how it has developed into Human Resource Management (HRM).

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this module are to:

  • Understand the general role of management and how it is performed
  • Explain what is meant by corporate strategy and how it is shaped
  • Understand the concept of HRM and how it differs from traditional personnel management
  • Understand the role of the HR department and the contribution it makes

Module 2: Employee planning, recruitment and selection
This module explains the key HRM processes and activities of human resource planning, recruitment and selection, the purpose of which are to ensure that an organisation is staffed with the right kind of people to meet the needs of the business.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this module are to:

  • Explain the principles and use of human resource planning
  • Understand the decision process when a job vacancy arises
  • Explain the various activities involved in the recruitment procedure
  • Explain the available techniques of employee selection
  • Carry out an effective employee selection interview

Module 3: Contract of employment and employee induction
This module will consider the issues relating to the drawing up of a contract of employment and the factors that need to be considered when preparing an effective induction programme.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this module are to:

  • Understand what is meant by a contract of employment and how a contract of employment is formed
  • Identify the sources of the terms within a contract of employment
  • Explain the constituents of an effective employee induction process
  • Identify the roles of those involved in an employee induction programme

Module 4: Managing performance and employee appraisal
This module discusses the scope of performance management and explores the many factors that may be attributed to an employee’s performance levels.

The process of employee appraisal is given specific attention by explaining the importance of having in place a formal forum that is consistent throughout the organisation for constructive discussion with employees regarding past performance, future expectations, development needs and any other issues that impact on employee contribution to the achievement of business objectives.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this module are to:

  • Define performance management and explain its purpose and key aims
  • Explain how performance levels may be measured
  • Identify the available methods to improve individual performance
  • Explain the process of employee appraisal
  • Understand how to conduct an employee appraisal meeting

Module 5: Workplace learning and employee development
This module discusses the importance of developing people and the need to clearly promote the use of effective employee development practices.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this module are to:

  • Understand what learning is and how it takes place
  • Identify the conditions for effective workplace learning
  • Explain what is meant by employee development
  • Explain the stages of the complete employee development process
  • Understand what is meant by the terms coaching and mentoring

Module 6: Managing people and developing relations
This module looks at the broad management of people and covers a range of issues such as the different approaches to managing people, dealing with difficult situations and building effective working relationships.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this module are to:

  • Identify and understand the different approaches to managing people
  • Understand the process of organisational change and the reasons why change may be resisted
  • Describe how team work provides benefits to the organisation and to individuals who work in teams
  • Understand what is meant by conflict and describe the various other types of difficult situations that may arise in the management of people
  • Understand what is meant by equal opportunities and diversity

Module 7: Employee retention and commitment
This module examines labour turnover and the damaging effect that unacceptably high levels can have on an organisation, particularly if the causes of high levels of turnover are due to deep underlying issues which may indicate some fundamental and serious organisational problems.

Some attention is given to the available strategies to retain people, whom an organisation has of course previously spent some degree of resource in recruiting in the first place.

This module also discusses the subject of employee engagement by exploring employee needs and expectations, and the issues that affect employee commitment and subsequent long-term loyalty to an organisation.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this module are to:

  • Explain what labour turnover is and why it should be monitored
  • Examine the ways in which labour turnover may be measured
  • Identify the impact that labour turnover has on organisations
  • Understand the reasons why people leave organisations
  • Identify how to improve employee commitment

Module 8: Employee absence and well-being
This module explains all the various types of employee absence, but concentrates mainly on sickness absence which costs the UK economy several billions of pounds each year, and is the category of employee absence that causes most problems for organisations regardless of the size, type of operation or industry.

Effective sickness absence management involves finding the right balance between providing support to help employees with genuine health problems to stay in and to return to work, and also taking consistent and appropriate action against those employees that attempt to take advantage of an organisation that cares for its workforce.

This module also looks at the obligation that organisations have to look after the health, safety and welfare of employees and the main responsibilities placed on them through legislation.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives in this module are to:

  • Identify the various categories and types of employee absence
  • Understand the importance of managing employee absence effectively
  • Understand how absence can be measured and the causes analysed
  • Explain how employee absence may be controlled and improved
  • Outline the legislative requirements and procedures for employee health, safety and welfare

Module 9: Employee grievance and discipline
This module explains the activities of employee discipline and grievance and examines the procedures that should be swiftly enacted to effectively deal with these difficult issues as soon as they arise.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this module are to:

  • Understand the aim and purpose of an employee discipline procedure
  • Explain the steps to take when handling a disciplinary situation
  • Identify the situations that may be deemed as being acts of gross misconduct
  • Understand the aim and purpose of an employee grievance
  • Explain the steps to take when handling a situation of employee grievance

Module 10: Termination of employment
This module discusses in some detail the subject of employee dismissal which is one the most difficult and unpleasant tasks that is faced by an organisation’s HRM department, and one that is governed very closely by employment legislation.

In particular, the subject of redundancy is given some attention as it is one of the most common reasons for termination of employment due to the competitive nature of business and the turbulent and ever changing employment conditions under which organisations of today have to operate.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this module are to:

  • Understand how the employment relationship may be terminated
  • Explain what is meant by dismissal
  • Identify the situations and circumstances where a dismissal may be fair
  • Identify the circumstances where a dismissal is automatically unfair
  • Explain the procedures to follow in situations of redundancy

 

QualificationsWhat qualifications will I receive?

Course Qualifications
This is a dual certification course. You will receive a certificate from both the College and also the National Awarding body NCFE. Fees for both are included in the course fee.

Qualification One: Human Resource Management Diploma
Human Resource Management Diploma issued by the UK Learning College, entitling you to use the letters UKLC Dip after your name.

Qualification Two: Human Resource Management (Level 4) NCFE Diploma 
This course leads to a Level 4 for successful learners. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In accrediting the programme at level 4, NCFE attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 4 national qualification.

In Scotland this course leads to a Level 7 for successful learners. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for Scotland.

In Ireland this course leads to a Level 6 for successful learners. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for Ireland.

This course has been designed to meet specific learner requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited by NCFE.

About NCFE
NCFE is a registered accreditor and has a strong heritage in learning, going back over 150 years. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

 

Career ProspectsWhat can I do after I qualify?

Human Resources Manager

Human resources ('HR') officers or managers, also known as personnel officers/managers, are responsible for the recruitment, development and welfare of their company's employees. As a HR officer your work would typically involve: recruiting staff - advertising and interviewing working with other managers to plan future personnel needs keeping employee records providing staff training and development making sure staff have the right pay and benefits arranging services such as staff welfare and counselling dealing with grievances and disciplinary procedures promoting equality and health and safety advising on matters like pay negotiations, redundancy and employment law developing HR policies and procedures, and writing staff handbooks.

In large organisations, you may specialise in one or two of these areas. In smaller companies you would usually deal with all aspects of the job.

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What's IncludedWhat do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Human Resource Manager home study course and earn your diploma:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
2. A full range of student services, including:

  • Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
  • Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
  • NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
  • Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
  • Guide to Effective Study Techniques
  • How to approach exams without fear

3. An accredited award upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body NCFE
4. One year's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

 

Home Study ExplainedHow does home study work and is it right for me?

Distance Learning Explained

Distance Learning is a term used to describe a method of learning where you; the learner, are not physically required to be ‘onsite’ to be guided through learning materials. Learners and tutors will use methods such as email and telephone to communicate, with you deciding how, when and where you learn.
 
UK Learning College gives you the flexibility to complete our programmes as quickly or as slowly as is convenient for you. To make this possible, our learning programmes have been written and prepared in such a way that it enables you to take control over these decisions.  We also have a varied range of e-learning courses available to complement our full portfolio of distance learning courses.
 
Distance Learning allows you to develop the personal confidence and independence needed for success. Once you have become familiar with your distance learning course materials and you feel you know your way around the programme, then it is time to put together your own personal study plan to help you decide how best to study. We would advise that you write down your plan to assist you in following your timetable.
 
Although our distance learning course guides are primarily aimed at the first time user, you may already have some experience of distance learning. Whatever your experience, it is important to understand that to be a successful distance learner you need to become familiar and comfortable with the learning materials.
 
Online Learning Explained
Online learning descends from computer-based training, interactive multimedia and integrated learning centers and is the delivery of a learning, training or education program by electronic means.  With the internet boom in the mid '90s, the concept of online learning has spread broadly. 
 
Online learning or e-learning (electronic learning) is a term used to describe learning materials that are not physically provided to you, but are accessible online where you; the learner, are not physically required to be ‘onsite’ to be guided through any of these online learning materials. Learners and tutors will use methods such as email and telephone to communicate, with you deciding how, when and where you learn.
 
UK Learning College gives you the flexibility to complete our online courses as quickly or as slowly as is convenient for you. To make this possible, our online learning courses have been written and prepared in such a way that they enable you to take control over these decisions.
 
Online learning allows you to develop the personal confidence and independence needed for success. Once you have become familiar with your online course and you feel you know your way around the program, then it is time to put together your own personal study plan to help you decide how best to study. We would advise that you write down your plan to assist you in following your online course study timetable.
 
Home Study Explained
Home Study Courses are a type of learning material in the form of manuals, CD Roms, Online courses etc. where you; the learner, are not physically required to be ‘onsite’ to be guided through any of these learning materials. Learners and tutors will use methods such as email and telephone to communicate, with you deciding how, when and where you learn.
 
UK Learning College gives you the flexibility to complete our home study courses as quickly or as slowly as is convenient for you. To make this possible, our home learning courses have been written and prepared in such a way that they enable you to take control over these decisions.
 
Home study courses allow you to develop the personal confidence and independence needed for success. Once you have become familiar with your home learning course materials and you feel you know your way around the course, then it is time to put together your own personal study plan to help you decide how best to study. We would advise that you write down your plan to assist you in following your home study timetable.
 
Although our home learning course guides are primarily aimed at the first time user, you may already have some experience of home learning. Whatever your experience, it is important to understand that to be a successful home study course learner, you need to become familiar and comfortable with the learning materials.
 

 

 

Student PortalHow can I interact with other students?

Student Community

We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You could even be excused for feeling a little daunted since you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment". To help our students overcome these concerns we have developed a friendly online student community. The Student Community encourages a high level of interaction with your tutor and other like-minded students.

All of our students receive access to the Student Community. You will be able to use the student community for the following:

  1. Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
  2. View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
  3. View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
  4. Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
  5. View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.

Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper

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Related CoursesI am not sure this is for me. Are there similar courses?

Related Courses
Below you will find a list of courses that previous students have taken to complement their course. We hope that this list will give you some idea of the types of progression courses we offer, or alternative course options that may be of interest to you.
 
Human Resources (NCFE Level 3) Diploma - In this Human Resources Diploma we will be looking at the range of work most usually performed by the Human Resources department, and in particular the knowledge and skills that you will require as Human Resource Personnel, working under whatever circumstances, to fulfil this demanding yet rewarding role..... Read More »
 

 

Further InformationWhat else do I need to know?

If your course is being delivered online, please ensure you meet the minimum requirements below.

For Windows:
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

For Macintosh:
Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

From time to time we may enrol our students with our partner sites; this is dependent on the number of students enrolling on a particular course and course material availability. If this happens, nothing changes for you other than the name of the college administering your course.  We will continue to be your point of contact; you will get the exact same course you have enrolled on with the same high level of quality content and support.

The course can be enrolled upon by students Internationally. There are no deadlines for enrolments.

 

How to EnrolHow do I enrol?

        

Step One 
It's simple - Choose from our list of 100s Accredited Courses. Click on the enrol now button to select your enrolment option

Step Two
After you enrol, Course Material will be delivered to you within 7 working days (Normally 48 Hours).

Step Three
A personal tutor and a Dedicated Support advisor will be allocated to you throughout the course.

Step Four
On successful completion of the course, You will be given a Recognised Qualification towards a successful career.

 

 

FAQsWhat are the most frequent questions?

Course Frequently Asked Questions 

Q. How does distance learning work?
To ensure studying is flexible and convenient, most of our courses are divided into sections. You work through each section at your own pace and time. Once completed, send the test paper back to your personal tutor for marking. You will then move onto the next section once successfully completing the previous section. The support period is dependent on the type of course you choose; our minimum support period is one year.
 
Q. When can I start the course?
The answer is simple, when YOU want; you can start the course at any time we do not have any set enrolment dates. Most of our courses don’t require any previous experience or qualifications. All you need is a desire and motivation to succeed. You can even start right now - call and speak to one of our Professional Course Advisors.
 
Q. How long do the courses take?
This is dependent upon your choice of course and how fast you want to learn. A full breakdown of the course is available in your course literature. We do provide estimated number of study hours; ask our course advisors for details.
 
Q. Do the courses have tutorial support?
Yes, You will be allocated an experienced tutor who will guide you through the course, mark your assignments and generally help you with any problems you may have. Your tutors can be contacted via email and post.
 
Q. If I fail an assignment can I retake it?
Yes, your tutor will ask you to resubmit your assignment and give you support as to where you could improve.
 
How do I get help with my course work?
You can get help 7 days a week by email, or post from your dedicated tutor, you just email your assignments for marking. You have to send your assignments one at a time so the tutor can mark one and give you the feedback.
 
Q. Will I get a qualification at the end?
Yes, for all our courses, you will receive a diploma or a recognised qualification from the awarding body of your course.
 
Q. Is the course work done online or sent via the internet?
No, the course work can be done offline using your PC or for paper based courses working through your course folder. 
 
Q. Is there a time limit or any deadlines?
We do like you to complete the course within the tutor support period but we can extend this for a small charge (currently £40 for 12 months). If you follow the recommended study hours, this will give you a good guide to complete the course withim the specified time period. 
 
Q. Will I have to sit an examination?
Most of our paper based courses do not require you to sit examinations, only continual assessments. Where there are examinations required, you will receive all the information you need to make your own exam arrangements. Please note exam fees are not included in your course fee, unless otherwise stated.
 
Q. How quickly will I receive my course material?
Once your payment has been received and cleared your enrolment should be processed within two days and your course materials delivered within 5 days, for customers who choose to pay in instalments this can take longer as we need a signed agreement back from you before we send the course materials.
 
Q. Do I have to buy any other materials?
Our comprehensive course materials are designed to be self-contained with all the relevant information you require to complete the course and gain the relevant certification. However some of our students undertake additional reading via relevant textbooks/study guides and/or the Internet to add value to their studies.
 
Q. I’m not sure of what course I should take? Can you help?
Yes we can, it is important that you pursue a course which you will enjoy. Although we cannot make this decision for you, we employ a team of dedicated Professional Course Advisors, who will guide you towards making the right choice. Whether you want specific information, or just a chat about what’s available, contact us now.
 
Q. Why choose UK Learning College?
The breadth and depth of our portfolio of courses means that we will have a course to interest you. We are committed to your success, and offer advice and support through every step of the process. We have a dedicated team of Professional Course Advisors that can give you access to career and recruitment advice, whilst offering excellent value and quality courses.
 
Please contact us if you have not found the answer you are looking for.

 

 

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