Job Guide

You can work as a human resources officer without formal qualifications, but employers usually prefer your TCE. 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 and diploma courses below usually requires Year 10. Entry to the degree courses usually requires you to gain your TCE. The various institutions have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. 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:

Tasmanian Polytechnic - Campbell St, Devonport, Hellyer and Launceston Campuses:

• Certificate IV in Human Resources

Diploma Courses:

Tasmanian Polytechnic - Campbell St, Devonport, Hellyer and Launceston Campuses:

• Diploma of Human Resources Management (entry via Certificate IV in Human Resources)

Tasmanian Polytechnic - Campbell St Campus:

• Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources) (entry via Diploma)

Degree Courses:

University of Tasmania - Hobart and Launceston Campuses:

• Bachelor of Business, majoring in human resource management, 3 years full time or equivalent par