Human Resources Course (Level 3 Diploma)

If you'd like to gain the skills needed to launch a career in Human Resources, the distance learning Human Resources course is ideal. The distance learning Human Resources course provides training in proven techniques which can be used to support and motivate people and build effective relationships.

A successful business is one that effectively and efficiently manages its resources, to provide a service or product that exceeds the expectations of its customers. Its resources are materials, equipment, facilities and human, and by far the most important of these are its human resources, or employees.

The actual structure and day to day duties performed by the HR department will depend on the size and structure of individual organisations. In large organisations there is usually a dedicated department of people performing the HR duties, whilst in other small organisations the duties might be performed by an individual working part time, who is combining these duties with a number of others. In addition, the HR duties and responsibilities themselves will vary between organisations, and for instance in some, may include the payroll function, whilst in others this function is the responsibility of the Accounts department.

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.

HOME STUDY SUPPORT 
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You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. 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.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
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This course 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.

When you have completed the programme, your tutor needs to verify that you have worked through all parts of any Workbooks, Activities and Exercises successfully.

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 DURATION 
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We recommended you spend approximately 360 hours of your time studying for the Human Resources Diploma. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 7 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 13 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Get started today, and you can earn your Level 3 NCFE Diploma in Human Resources in as little as six months, or take up to a years, if you prefer – the choice is yours.

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 
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The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this Human Resources Diploma. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Human Resources and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. 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.

The Human Resources Diploma consists of six modules, each of which relate to a particular aspect that is important and relevant to the work of the HR Personnel. The modules are as follows:

Module One
Recruitment, Selection and Induction of Staff
This module focuses on managing the acquisition of staff which is a key role of any Human Resources department in supporting a business.

Staff recruitment is a time consuming and expensive process that should not be embarked upon lightly. Although it is usually the role of the manager to analyse and justify the need for additional human resources, it is important that the HR department is aware of the process required and what it involves, so that they can ensure that it has been carried out effectively. This module will help you to understand the recruitment process.

Module Two
Producing and Maintaining Personnel Records
All organisations and businesses need information or data to enable them to function effectively. Information about the organisation’s human resources or personnel is part of this essential business information.

There is a range of data that an organisation should keep about its personnel. Some data must be kept in order to satisfy the organisations legal obligations and some in order to effectively manage and develop these resources, and to meet the current and future requirements of the business. In his module we will be examining what personnel information is required, how it is used and how it is managed effectively.

Module Three
Staff Management and Relations
Good employer/employee relationships are essential to the success of any business. Employer/employee relationships can involve many parties with many rights and expectations, the key to managing these effectively is through the use of employment policies.

Having appropriate employment policies, ensuring that they are communicated to all concerned and consistently applied, will help Human Resources function to understand and better manage employer/employee relationships and reduce the incidence of grievances and disciplinary action. In this module, we will be looking at the main rights and expectations of workers and employers, and the policies and contents required by law and suggested by good practice, to manage these.

Module Four
Staff Support and Development
Staff support, training and development are crucial in facilitating a staff member’s integration into the organisation. Ensuring that a new employee feels valued, able to contribute, and continues to be motivated is an ongoing process, in which the Human Resources Department has a key role to play, primarily in the area of development and training.

The module first looks at staff turnover, why it occurs, the problems it causes and the issues that need to be addressed in order to minimise it. The module then goes on to looking at the issues involved in providing effective and appropriate staff support, training and development.

Module Five
Disciplinaries, Grievances and Disputes
In any relationship, from time to time, misunderstanding and problems can and need to be dealt with and resolved in a fair and effective manner. The relationship between an organisation and its employees is no different.

Problems that can arise within the workplace are commonly referred to as disciplinary and grievance issues and disputes can occur when disciplinary or grievance issues are not dealt with effectively at an early stage. The Human Resources department of any business play a crucial role in the disciplinary and grievance procedure and this module explores the type of problems that can occur and how these are dealt with.

Module Six
Staff Terminations
In this module, we will be looking at the role played by Human Resources in managing the employee leaving process.

There are a variety of reasons why an employee may cease working for an employer, some voluntarily and others not. Whatever the reason, it is important that the employment terminations are managed in an effective and professional manner. A poorly managed termination has many possible adverse consequences for an employer. In this module we will consider the main types of employee termination, the reasons for these and the processes involved in their effective management.

You must complete all of these modules.

No prior knowledge or experience is required.