University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations - Learning outcomes

As a result of completing this program, students should be able to

• draw upon a wide range of evidence and practical background to create detailed yet clear proposals and arguments.
• achieve a sufficient level of understanding of background and context to employ these understandings routinely and systematically.
• show some understanding of the critical differences between theoretical perspectives in the disciplines of industrial relations and human resources.
• argue the historical reasons and relative merits of collective versus individualistic approaches to employment-related issues.
• show leadership potential and be selected for these roles on frequent occasions, in relation to issues and problems of moderate difficulty or complexity.
• be depended upon to successfully plan for and solve problems and resolve issues in efficient and participatory manner.
• express the self verbally in understandable, thorough ways that are useful in union/management/human resources-related settings.
• routinely and dependably produce appropriate written work (letters, documents, leaflets, etc.) for union/management/human resources-related purposes.
• show some insight into cause and effect relationships, as well as detailed knowledge in some parts of the field.
• explain the implications of certain industrial relations and human resources management positions for the workplace and society.
• exhibit evidence of practical knowledge in a considerable range of industrial relations/human resources activities, from basic participation to leadership and advocacy roles.
• display practical and successful activity that engages people and organizations in good industrial relations/human resources management.
• demonstrate use of policy, as well as appropriate intervention, to form and/or amend policy and processes related to it.
• demonstrate knowledge of much of the origins and evolution of industrial relations and human resources management at both practical and theoretical levels.
• describe and analyze ideas and conditions with clarity and forthrightness and in terms understood by those active in the discipline.
• convey concepts related to the discipline in ways showing a grasp of intricate and varied nature from the material.
• convey evidence of detailed knowledge coupled with disciplined action in interests of good industrial relations and human resources management.

Possible career options

• trade Unionist
• manager
• human resources specialist