Human Resources Course (QQI Level 6) – New

Course Syllabus

The specific learning outcomes are grouped into six units:

• Unit 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Unit 2: Human Resources Planning, Forecasting and The Labour Market
• Unit 3: Recruitment & Selection, Equality Legislation
• Unit 4: Management, Motivation, Performance and Reward Systems
• Unit 5: Learning, Training and Development
• Unit 6: Employment Law, IR, IS, Policy, Admin, Data Protection and Pensions.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

• Level 5 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Business) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry.
• Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites.
• English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 6 are expected to be able to: fluently read, draft, prepare and understand complex information, including quantitative information, that is personally relevant and reflecting a broad knowledge base. For example, this might include text and other information relating to abstract theoretical ideas, concerns or procedures, such as local planning concerns in relation to broader spatial strategy, political issues in relation to particular agenda, budget plans/ specifications.
• All students will be required to record their oral presentations on video so the tutor can review your presentation style and provide better feedback.
• Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment.
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

Assessments:

Learners are assessed over the duration of this module and will include as follows.

Examination 40%
Project 30%
Skills Demonstration 30%

Examination – Theory

This online 2 hour supervised examination will be based on a range of specific learning outcomes that were covered during the course. The format will be split into 2 sections A & B

Section A:
12 short answer questions. Candidates are required to answer 12 (2 marks each)

Section B:
2 structured questions. Candidates are required to answer 2 (8 marks each)

Project

Candidates are required to carry out a critical evaluation of the recruitment and selection process in an organisation they are familiar with. Requirements: Min 3,000 words and Short presentation of findings on powerpoint. Included will be:

• Identifying the Labour Market trends that affect work placement
• The value of job analysis in the work placement
• Evaluation of the selection method employed by the work placement
• Evidence that records were maintained throughout the processs
• Analysis of the impact of relevant legislation when conducting the work placement
• Critical evaluation of the recruitment & selection process in the work place.

Skills Demonstration

Candidate is asked to conduct a skills analysis on a group or team that they are familiar with. The Learner will be asked to:

• Identify a common training need.
• Design a programme to meet that need.
• Prepare and deliver the training event.
• Provide any support material required.
• Evaluate the training.

Grading:

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

This Human Resources (6N3750) programme is delivered by our sister College, The Open College in our venues. This programme is validated by QQI and The Open College.