Program Description

This program provides hands-on Human Resources training that employers demand. Students learn to develop, implement, and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs, and procedures, and advise employers and employees on human resources matters. Human resources professionals are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

NOC Code

1121 — Human resources professionals

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, graduates may work in roles such as:

• Classification officer – human resources
• Compensation research analyst
• Conciliator
• Employee relations officer
• Employment equity officer
• Human resources consultant
• Human resources research officer
• Job analyst
• Labor organization business agent
• Labor relations officer
• Mediator
• Union representative
• Wage analyst

Potential Roles

• Human resources consultant
• Employee relations officer
• Labor relations officer
• Mediator
• Union representative
• Employment equity officer

Additional Roles

• Classification officer – human resources
• Compensation research analyst
• Conciliator
• Human resources research officer
• Job analyst
• Labor organization business agent
• Wage analyst

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Proof of Grade 12 or equivalent
• 19 years of age or older (all applicants)

English Language Proficiency

Evidence of one of the following:

• 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12) in English (with Grade 12 English minimum “C”), or
• 2 years of full-time post-secondary education where English is the language of instruction, or
• Verified test results (dated within 2 years), such as IELTS, CAEL, Duolingo, TOEFL iBT, CELPIP, PTE, or CLB Placement Test (minimum scores apply)

Required Textbooks

List of textbooks are mentioned in each course outline.

Equipment Required

• Lecture notes
• Computers
• Chairs / Desks
• Garbage bins
• A4 folders, notepads
• Pencils, pens, highlighters
• Other office products and equipment

Program Duration

• Total program hours: 960 hours
• Duration: 11 months
• Length: 48 weeks

Homework Hours

Approximately 2–3 hours (approximate; depends on study time and how well concepts are grasped).

Delivery & Instructional Methods

• Classroom (Instructor Led)
• Computer Based Training
• Distance Education
• Supervised Lab
• Work Experience
• On-site, distance, or combined delivery

Learning Objectives / Outcomes

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate HR and labour relations strategies
• Advise on HR policies, compensation, benefits, and collective agreements
• Negotiate collective agreements; mediate disputes and grievances
• Prepare classifications, job descriptions, salary scales, appraisal systems
• Administer staffing, compensation, training, career development, equity programs
• Maintain HR information and records systems
• Hire and oversee training of staff
• Research benefit and health & safety practices; recommend improvements

Student Progress / Assessment Methods

Students are assessed through written tests, computer-based tasks, and assignments. After each lesson there is a question paper that must be completed and submitted for marking. Continuous assessment supports progress monitoring and ongoing assistance.

Students must complete 160 hours of work experience. To qualify, students must maintain a minimum C grade average or higher and minimum attendance of 85%.

Attendance Expectations

85% of classes must be attended to achieve competency for this qualification.

Requirement

Minimum C grade average is required for graduation.

Program Organization (Courses)

• SFCS100 Strategies for College Success (20)
• DAP101 Introduction to Financial Accounting (40)
• MATH100 Business Mathematics (40)
• COMP101 Introduction to Computers (20)
• COMP102 Introduction to Word Processing (40)
• COMP104 Introduction to Presentation Software (20)
• COMP103 Introduction to Spreadsheets (40)
• BCOM105 Business Communications (80)
• BMGT106 Introduction to Management (40)
• BLAW101 Business Law (40)
• BMGT101 Introduction to Human Resources (80)

Program Organization (Continued)

• BMGT112 Introduction to Organizational Behavior (40)
• BMGT114 Introduction to Labor Relations (40)
• BMGT116 Recruitment and Selection (40)
• BMGT118 Compensation and Benefits (40)
• BMGT115 Training and Development (20)
• BMGT117 Occupational Health and Safety (20)
• CAPS190 Capstone Project (80)
• BETH190 Business Ethics (20)
• EMPL111 Career Employment & Strategies (40)
• SSPR100 Work Experience (160)

Total

960 hours