HR | Managing and Co-ordinating the HR Function | CIPD Level 5 Award

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The purpose of this unit is to introduce learners to human resources (HR) activity and to the role of the HR function in organisations in general terms. It focuses on the aims and objectives of HR departments in contemporary organisations and particularly on the ways that these are evolving.

Different ways of delivering HR objectives and emerging developments in the management of the employment relationship are explored as well as the methods that can be used to demonstrate that the function adds value for organisations.

The unit also aims to inform learners about published research evidence linking HR activity with positive organisational outcomes. The case for professionalism and an ethical approach to HR is introduced as is the role played by HR managers in facilitating and promoting effective change management.

• 92% of ICS Learn graduates end up working in HR.

To achieve an Intermediate Award in Human Resources, you need a total of between 3 and 12 credits. The Intermediate Award in Managing and Co-ordinating the Human Resources Function has 6 credits.

Key Topics

The learning outcomes for this unit are shown below. By the end of the unit, you will be able to:

• Be able to explain the purpose and key objectives of the HR function in contemporary organisations
• Understand how HR objectives are delivered in different organisations
• Understand how the HR function can be evaluated in terms of value added and contribution to sustained organisation performance
• Understand the HR function's contribution to effective change management
• Be able to explain the role of ethics and professionalism in human resource management and development
• Understand the relationship between organisational performance and effective human resource management and development.

The Intermediate Level Awards in Human Resources are for those who:

• Aspire to work in HR or already work in HR and want to study a recognised undergraduate level qualification
• Work in an HR support role and want to formalise their experience and progress their career by developing their knowledge and skills at a higher level

This is a Level 5 programme and is equivalent in level to the second year of an undergraduate degree programme.

If English is your second language, you'll need an IELTS 6.5 or ESOL Level 2 (or equivalent). If you don't have this, we'll review your case on an individual basis.

As all the units form part of the Intermediate Certificate / Diploma in Human Resource Management, you can also use your Award to work towards meeting the knowledge requirements for CIPD professional membership by taking additional units to achieve the full Intermediate Certificate or Diploma.

On completion, you'll receive a CIPD Intermediate Award in Human Resources.