Participant Profile
This programme is developed to provide the skills and competencies for individuals who have worked as Human Resource Practitioners for a number
of years.
This programme is also ideal for the person who has successfully completed a post-matric qualification in another field of study, but whose
career path has developed within the field of Human Resources.
Programme Structure
The Specialist Human Resource Management Programme (SHRMP) is a programme at NQF level 6. The programme consists of 7 modules which
are presented by way of lectures, group discussions, case studies and role plays.
The lecturing contact time is 36 hours per module.
Two modules
are conducted concurrently over 12 weeks of part-time study, and are completed before the commencement of the next two modules.
The programme
methodology is practical, involving a problem solving approach to knowledge transfer. Delivery may also take the form of block release.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, the learner will be able to:
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the field of human resource management.
Analyse and evaluate data, ideas, theories and practices within the human resources field.
Identify key elements and solve problems using appropriate methods and theories.
Practically apply the knowledge and skills learnt on the programme to scenarios presented in case studies and in the work place.
Evaluation of Participants
Assessment is both formative and summative and includes:
Weekly individual and group exercises and tasks
Group and individual assignments
Open and closed book case study integrative assessments
To complete the programme successfully, and be awarded a certificate, learners must be found competent in all aspects of the summative assessment according to requirements listed in the relevant student handbook.
Entrance Criteria
The minimum entry requirements for admission to the SHRMP are:
Twenty three years of age and
Three years business experience and
Senior certificate or NQF 4 equivalent or
Alternative admission can be achieved via a RPL process or mature age exemption.
A placement assessment will apply
Short Courses
Any module from this programme can be offered as a stand-alone academic credit bearing short course.
Candidates are required to meet the pre-determined entrance requirements as set for this programme
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