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Short Programme in Human Resource Management (HHR105) About the Short Programme This short programme in Human Resource Management has a dual possibility as an academic programme. A student can either do it as a short programme, and receive a certificate of completion, or a student can do it as a 20-credit-bearing-module, as part of the Higher Certificate in Administration NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 36130). If a student chooses the second option, this programme then becomes one of six modules that must be passed to accumulate 120 credits upon which the Higher Certificate in Administration will be awarded to the student. This programme consists of face-to-face lectures, a portfolio of evidence and a final examination.
Prescribed Textbook: Du Plessis, A. J. (Ed.), 2015. Human Resource Management and Employment Relations in SA. Cape Town: Juta.
Themes Specific Outcome Assessment Criteria
Human Resources Students should be able to:
Define human resource management
Define employment relations
Identify the influences that other disciplines have on human resource management
Describe the benefits of a multi-ethnic workforce
Distinguish between the functions of human resource practitioners line managers and managers
Explain the main function of human resources management in practice
Give a summary of the context of contemporary human resources practice in South Africa
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
Relationships in the workplace
Human Resource Management
Employment Relations
Commonalities between HRM and ER
Interaction between different disciplines
Practice of relationships in the work environment
The South African HR environment
HR and the competitive advantage
HR Functions Students should be able to:
Identify all the different human resource functions in an organisation
Describe the roles and responsibilities of HRM
List the competencies a HRM must possess
Give an overview of the HR profession in South Africa
Distinguish between the different HR professional bodies in South Africa
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
The HR profession
Job analysis and design
Labour relations
Skills and competencies
HR responsibilities
Strategic human resource planning
Integration Management
Students should be able to: Define the concept of human resource
management function Describe the integration of the different
human resource management functions Explain the best practice perspective Summarise the critical role HR practitioners
are playing in an organisation Discuss the integration of HRM with line
management Explain how to assess HRM’s effectiveness
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
HRM functions
Integration management
Separation of roles
Effective management
Line managers
HR planning Students should be able to: Explain the different elements that are part
of the human resource planning process Discuss how HR forecasting is done Define the concept staffing issues Describe training and the different training
types of training Distinguish between internal and external
supply of the labour demand Explain what a gap analysis is Illustrate what competency profiling is and
how it links to a job analysis Summarise the advantages and
disadvantages of a job analysis
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
Recruitment and selection of employees
Job analysis
Job description
Forecasting of labour demand
Orientation programmes
Recruitment Students should be able to: Give a comprehensive definition of
recruitment Compare a recruitment policy to a
recruitment process Identify sources and methods of recruitment Give examples of recruitment channels Explain the selection process Discuss selection criteria and selection
methods Distinguish between different types of tests
as part of selection testing Understand employee orientation and
induction Explain the concepts of employee motivation
and retention Summarise the basis theories of employee
motivation Discuss some employee retention strategies
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
Employee recruitment
Job application
Internal and external recruitment
Shortlisting
Psychological testing
Job interviews
Orientation programmes
Employee motivation and retention
Retention strategies and models
Leadership Students should be able to:
Identify the contemporary issues in
management and leadership in modern organisations
Name the characteristics of effective managers
Explain the different leadership styles Describe the main functions of management
and leadership Summarise the different leadership theories Discuss the fundamental management
principles and practices
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
Management and leadership
Contemporary challenges for managers
Leadership traits
Different levels of management
Transformation of organisations
Leadership issues and trends
Career development
Performance Students should be able to: Explain what is meant by the management of
people Discuss the concept and the effect of
performance management Explain the performance appraisal process Demonstrate the relationship between
organisational, individual and group objectives to reach goals set by an organisation
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
Managing
Performance management
Individual performance
Group and team performance
Measure performance Students should be able to: Summarise the purpose and objectives of
performance appraisals Illustrate different kinds of performance
appraisal methods Explain the legal considerations applicable to
work performance
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
Performance management systems
Performance management tools
Performance appraisals
Remuneration Students should be able to: Define comprehensively the term
remuneration Discuss the objectives of remuneration Explain different remuneration systems and
their benefits
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
Remuneration
Employment benefits
Monetary and non-monetary remuneration
Remuneration systems Benefits and rewards Students should be able to:
Outline the different types of pay for
performance Differentiate between individual pay for
performance and team pay for performance Discuss how employee benefits and rewards
can be managed
The following topics will be covered and assessed:
Pay ranges and job categories
Total remuneration and cost to company
Managing benefits and rewards
Labour practices Students should be able to:
Define an employment contract and
distinguish among a variety of employment contracts
Identify the requirements of a valid contract Discuss circumstances in which an
employment contract can be terminated Distinguish between workplace
mistreatment, harassment, bullying, incivility and other forms of mistreatment in the workplace
Discover ways in which mistreatment can be prevented
Explain the impact of sexual harassment Summarise the various statues applicable to
unfair treatment in the workplace Distinguish between conflict, grievances and
workplace Disputes Highlight the importance of various acts,
such as the Labour relations Act 66 of 1995; the Basic Conditions of Employment At 75 of 1997 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
Discuss the importance of the CCMA and its functions and areas of jurisdiction
The following topics will be covered and assessed: Employment contract Breach of an employment contract Workplace mistreatment Bullying Harassment Incivility Unfair discrimination Unfair labour practice Conflict Grievance Workplace disputes
Labour legislation Students should be able to: Summarise the various statues applicable to
unfair treatment in the workplace Distinguish between conflict, grievances and
workplace disputes Highlight the importance of various acts,
such as the Labour relations Act 66 of 1995; the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
Discuss the importance of the CCMA and its functions and areas of jurisdiction
The following topics will be covered and assessed: Unfair discrimination Unfair labour practice Conflict Grievance Workplace disputes
Discipline Students should be able to: Distinguish between industrial democracy,
worker participation, collective bargaining and trade unionism
Name the various role players in ER and discuss the impact that each has on the relationship between the employer and the employee
Identify how employee morale can impact on ER
The following topics will be covered and assessed: Employee morale Dismissals Discipline
HR strategy Students should be able to:
Identify where human resource managers
and line managers could share functions and roles
Discover the effective and efficient usage of “Big data”
Discuss the co-ordination of employees and other resources
Explain strategic choices in an organisation Identify the critical roles of human resource
management in an organisation Point out some trends in HRM and HRM
functions Illustrate how E-HRM can work in the future
The following topics will be covered and assessed: Activity integration Big data Critical roles of HRM Employer branding and reputation Strategic HRM Workforce diversity E-HRM
Who should attend this Programme? Human resource employees who want to further their careers in human resources management
People who are already working in the human resource offices and want to get a formal qualification – or expand their knowledge in the field of HR
Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Gr 12) or equivalent qualification with admission to Higher Certificate studies or a
National Certificate (Vocational) with the minimum requirements for entrance to Higher Certificate studies, as specified by Umalusi. A person aged 23 or older with work experience will also qualify for admission.
Career Possibilities
Recruitment
Labour relations
Training and development
General human resource activities
Programme Material and Pricing The programme fee includes all course material and internal examination fees. Enquire at your nearest campus for a current price schedule.
Duration The programme duration is 54 hours and the tuition is face-to-face. Each Centurion Academy campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays. Please enquire at your nearest campus.
Programme Assessment The assessment process includes tests, an individual assignment, short presentation and a final written examination. All of which must be passed with 50% and 80% attendance. The Final exam should be passed with a subminimum of 40%. Additional time must be allocated outside of class time to complete assignments and prepare for tests.
Certification Upon successful completion of the short programme, the student will receive a statement of results as well as a Short Programme Certificate in Human Resources Management (Level 5) from Centurion Academy Further studies Please talk to a CA programme consultant to assist you with further studies that relate to your personal and specific needs.
Disclaimer The information contained in this information sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond Centurion Academy’s control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this info sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, Centurion Academy will formally notify current learners. All possible measures will be taken to minimize inconvenience to learners. Also take note that if a student completes modules one by one, they must complete the programme within 2 years to be eligible for the Higher Certificate. 1 Year programmes must be completed within 2 years. Name of Learner: I ………………………………………..................……….., hereby acknowledge that I understand the information stated in this document and fully comprehend the specifics explained above pertaining to this qualification. Signature of Learner: ………………………………………..................………..