Level 3 Award
in Human Resource Management
Level 3 Award could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to Level 3 Diploma programs of SIMI Swiss.
Level 3 Award in Human Resource Management
The aim of this award is introduce learners to methods of managing human resources in the workplace. Learners will develop their knowledge of human resources management theory and link it with human resource management practice currently used in organisations.
Could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fee to the Level 3 Diploma in Business Management of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the factors involved in human resource planning in organisations.
- 1.1 Explain the need for workforce planning.
- 1.2 Explain the factors to be considered when planning recruitment.
- 1.3 Explain how legislative and policy frameworks influence selection, recruitment and employment.
2. Understand the recruitment and selection process.
- 2.1 Evaluate different approaches used for recruitment and selection.
- 2.2 Explain the components of a job description and person specification.
- 2.3 Explain the stages in the recruitment and selection process.
- 2.4 Evaluate the benefits of an induction process.
3. Understand how organisations motivate employees
- 3.1 Analyse theories of motivation.
- 3.2 Describe the reward systems used by organisations to motivate employees.
4. Understand the importance of managing employee performance.
- 4.1 Explain the importance of managing employee performance at work.
- 4.2 Describe methods of measuring employee performance.
- 4.3 Evaluate methods of managing employee performance.
Topics:
Understand the factors involved in human resource planning in organisations.
Course Coverage
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Workforce planning: ensuring sufficient staff with relevant skills, knowledge and expertise, aligning the workforce with the business plan and business operations, planning for future demands, skills gap analysis, changing nature of work, employee expectations.
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Factors: organisational needs, demand, new products/services, markets, technological change, location of production, skills requirements, workforce profiles, supply of labour, labour costs, workforce skills, government policy, labour market competition, nature of work.
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Legislative and policy frameworks ie Equality Act 2010 (UK), equality and diversity, discrimination, employment rights and responsibilities, Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, Employment Rights Act 1996, National Minimum Wage Act 1998, contractual terms and conditions Data Protection Act 2018, protection of personal data, Current UK and EU legislation, European Working Time Directive.
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Legislative and policy frameworks relevant to own country.
Understand the recruitment and selection process.
Course Coverage
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Methods: media advertising, agencies, recruitment consultants, job centres, websites, social media, networking, internal promotion, erecruitment, job portals, professional networks, personal recommendation.
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Job description: job title, location, role and responsibilities, line management, terms and conditions. Person specification: job title, essential/desirable attributes, skills and knowledge, experience, special aptitudes.
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Recruitment process: job description and personal specification, advertising, reviewing potential candidates information, shortlisting, inviting to interview, appointing new employees, rejection of unsuccessful candidates.
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Selection: review of application documents, references, CV, shortlisting; interview, assessment process; selecting and appointing.
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Induction process: formal induction to workplace procedures and policies, job role and responsibilities, introduction to line manager/ staff, workplace culture, training and development opportunities, probationary period to assess work performance.
Understand how organisations motivate employees.
Course Coverage
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Theories e.g. Maslow Hierarchy of Needs Theory, Mayo’s Human Relations Theory, Herzberg Two Factor Theory, Frederick Taylor’s Scientific Management theory.
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Reward systems: pay, performance-related pay, pension schemes, profit sharing, employee share options, mortgage subsidies, relocation fees, bonuses, company vehicles, loans/advances, childcare, school fees, staff discounts, flexible working, leave, uniform/work clothes, health care, extended parental leave, career breaks, subsidised meals.
Understand the importance of managing employee performance.
Course Coverage
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Managing performance: achievement of outcomes, productivity, addressing positive/poor performance, provision of support, reallocation of role/workload, moral/ethical responsibility.
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Performance indicators, achievement against targets, goal theory, SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound) targets, punctuality, attendance; benchmarking.
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Managing performance: probation/extended probation, supervision, appraisal, supporting employees, mentoring, monitoring, buddying, occupational health, managing work allocation, delegating authority, responsibility, capacity, competence, autonomy, linking rewards to performance; discipline, employee development, promotion opportunities.
Indicative reading list
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Adair J – The Inspirational Leader: How to Motivate, Encourage and Achieve Success (Kogan Page, 2009).
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Armstrong, M. – Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (13th edition) (Kogan Page, 2014).
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Brent, M. and Dent, E. – The Leader’s Guide to Managing People (Pearson Education Limited, 2013).
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Brown, J.N. – The Complete Guide to Recruitment: A Step-by-Step Approach to Selecting, Assessing and Hiring the Right People (Kogan Page, 2011).
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Yeung, R. – Successful Interviewing and Recruitment (Creating Success) (revised edition) (Kogan Page, 2010).
Entry requirements
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Completion of full secondary education is required.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent
- Or A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51 or equivalent
The SIMI Swiss reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, University Partners shall not be accepted.
After graduating with Level 3 Award, students receive all certified documents from the SIMI Swiss.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).
- Hard copy certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from SIMI Swiss for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a SIMI degree or university partner degree, students can convert all credits and the full paid tuition fee.
The SIMI Swiss’ Level 3 Award means:
The SIMI Swiss Level 3 Award is a qualification at the foundational level and is equivalent to the following:
- Level 3 Certificate of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) in the UK
- Level 6 Certificate of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
- Level 3 Certificate of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the SIMI Swiss and/or University Partners academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Level 3 Award program when participating in the Level 3 Diploma program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When participating in the Level 3 Diploma program, students who have graduated 1 Level 3 Award will receive a discount of full tuition fee which you paid. Please see the tuition fee transfer HERE
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- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Credential programs, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Candidates should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at SIMI Swiss and University Partners.
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