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.

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