Admission Requirements

• Proof of grade 12 or equivalent or
• 19 years of age or older (all applicants)
• Evidence of Language Proficiency Requirements (evidence of one of the following):

• Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in the English language in a country where English is one of the principal languages. This may include successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program. Applicants must produce transcripts as evidence of completion of grade 12 English with minimum of a “C” grade
  OR
• Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction. (Applicable to a country where English is one of the principal languages.)
  OR
• Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.

• Mature student applicants:
  Applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined above:

  1. Applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages, and

  2. Applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing and WritePlacer) and achieves the following minimum scores: Reading: 235, Writing: 235, WritePlacer: 4

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, graduates can work in the below occupations list:

• 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

Learning Outcomes

The Human Resources Administration diploma program prepares graduates for positions working in throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed. At the end of this program, successful students will be able to:

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labor relations strategies including policies, programs, and procedures to address an organization’s human resource requirements
• Advise employers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, compensation and benefits programs and collective agreements
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labor disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labor relations
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales, and competency appraisal measures and systems
• Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training, and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
• Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems
• Hire and oversee training of staff
• Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies

Assessment Methods

Students will be assessed through written tests, computer-based tasks and assignments. After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to the tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Students will be required to complete 240 hrs. of Capstone project. Students are required to maintain a minimum C grade average or higher and a minimum attendance of 85%.

Attendance Expectations

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

Graduation Requirement

Minimum C grade average is required for graduation.

Human Resource Administration Fee