Job Guide

You can work as a human resources officer without formal qualifications, but employers usually prefer your NTCE. However, entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications in human resources. Relevant courses are available at the certificate, diploma and degree levels. A degree in related areas such as industrial relations, psychology, management, commerce or economics may also be useful in gaining employment.

Entry to the certificate course below usually requires at least Year 10. Entry to the diploma course usually requires the completion of Year 12. To get into the degree course you usually need to gain your NTCE. Contact the institution for more information as requirements may change. Courses are also offered via distance education. See the Open Universities Australia website (www.open.edu.au) or contact the institutions you are interested in for more information.

The Recruitment and Consulting Services Association offers courses at certificate and diploma levels. The Australian Human Resources Institute also runs courses at certificate and diploma levels. Contact the institutions for further information.

Certificate Courses:

Charles Darwin University - Casuarina Campus:

• Certificate IV in Human Resources

Diploma Courses:

Charles Darwin University - Casuarina Campus:

• Diploma of Human Resources Management

Degree Courses:

Charles Darwin University - Alice Springs and Casuarina Campuses and Distance Education:

• Bachelor of Commerce, specialising in human resources, 3 years full time or equivalent par