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Human Resources N32648 (FETAC Level 6)

  • Course Fee: New Offer price only: €249.50
  • Normally: €499
  • FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Human Resources (N32648).
  • Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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Who should complete this course?

This very comprehensive module is designed to enable the learner to gain an in-depth understanding of the role and functions of Human Resources. It is aimed at those wishing to develop their practical skills appropriate to a supervisory management level.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

  • Acquire, develop and enhance the necessary personal and interpersonal skills required to work in a Human Resource Department
  • Be able to lead, motivate and support employees which ultimately contributes to the overall success of the organisation
  • Develop their knowledge and understanding of the importance of attracting, selecting and retaining the most suitable candidates for the organisation
  • Design, implement and modify staff development and training programmes to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment
  • Become familiar with the range of available Computerised Information Systems and the criteria for their selection.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a Nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.

Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.

The specific learning outcomes are grouped into six units:

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • Unit 2: Labour Market
  • Unit 3: Recruitment & Selection
  • Unit 4: Motivation & Reward Systems
  • Unit 5: Training & Development
  • Unit 6: Administration & Computerised Information Systems.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

  • Level 5 Certificate, or Leaving Cert, equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted or emailed to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

Assessment:

Learners are assessed over the duration of this module as follows:

Project 50%
Skills Demonstration 30%
Assignment 20%

Project
The internal assessor will devise a project brief that requires candidates to produce evidence of understanding and application of a range of specific learning outcomes. The brief will require the candidate to carry out a critical evaluation of the Recruitment and Selection process in a work placement that they are familiar with. A written project containing a minimum of 3,000 words will be presented in a formal report format. Each candidate will also make a short oral presentation on their findings.

Their research will contain:

  • identification of the Labour Market trends that affect their work placement
  • an awareness of the use of job analysis in their work placement
  • evaluation of the selection method employed by the work placement
  • evidence of the documents and records maintained during this process
  • analysis of the work placements awareness of the impact of relevant legislation
  • a critical evaluation of the Recruitment & Selection process in their work placement.

Skills Demonstration
In a skills demonstration, candidates will be assessed on their ability to prepare and deliver a short training session. The Internal Assessor will devise a brief that will require candidates to demonstrate their knowledge, application and skills in relation to a number of specific learning outcomes.

The skills demonstration will require candidates to:

  • conduct a skills audit of a group / team they are familiar with
  • identify a common training need
  • design a programme to meet this need
  • prepare and deliver the learning event
  • provide any support material required
  • evaluate the training.

Assignment
The internal assessor will devise a brief that requires the candidate to participate in a group led research in which they undertake a comprehensive study of available Computerised Human Resource Information Systems. This research must include a minimum of three software packages. The research will involve a detailed analysis of each software package.

Each candidate must then prepare a submission in which they select one software package, which they understand will best meet the needs of a Human Resource Department that they are familiar with. Their submission must outline the justification for their selection giving consideration to the available resources of the organisation and the needs of that organisation’s Human Resource Department.

Grading:

Pass 50 – 64%
Merit 65 – 79%
Distinction 80 – 100%

Accreditation:

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Human Resources (N32648).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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