Human Resources Level 3

Course Code: OSC522
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Pursue a career in Human Resources, from home!

Join the modern and growing industry of Human Resources.
Develop a broad understanding of the principles of HR management.
Learn techniques and good practice for Human Resources administration.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Content

Unit 1: Human Resources - Strategy and Roles

Management of infrastructure and employee contribution
Management of transformation and change
McKinsey's 7-S model
HR strategy
Influencing business strategy
Development strategy
The skills of HR professionals

Unit 2: Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding

Recruitment - Application forms and CV's
Selection - Interviews and using tests
Onboarding - Inductions

Unit 3: Employee Engagement

Career development
Conflict
The voice of the employee
Harrasment and bullying

Unit 4: Working Together

People's perceptions of each other
Influences
Behaviours
Personality
Attitudes - Extraversion and intraversion
Psychological types

Unit 5: Working Talent and Performance Management

Key principles
Motivation
Setting goals
Expectations
Keeping records
Performance and development (PDR) reviews
The structure of the PDR form
Types of performance

Unit 6: Management Development

What is managment development?
Different kinds of management development
What is management development trying to achieve?
Justification and evaluation
Designing learning

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. This course will take around 80-100 hours to complete.

Assessment

The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards