Many courses at APC include work placements, giving students an opportunity to gain valuable experience and contacts before graduation. Selected students may also participate in ProjectBase, which enables groups to work with industry stakeholders on an idea, concept, project, or business plan.
Advanced Diploma of Human Resource Management

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This qualification prepares you to work as human resources directors, strategists and national, regional or global human resources managers in roles where you can provide leadership and plan the human resources activities of an organisation. For this reason you will need wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. People in these roles are often accountable for group outcomes and for the overall performance of the human resources function of an organisation.
Job titles may include:
- Human Resources Director
- National Human Resources Manager
- Regional Human Resources Manager

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Course Structure
- Complex Problem Solving
- Organisational Finances
- Organisational Performance Development
- Employee and Industrial Relations Strategies
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Management of Change
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Organisational Leadership
- Learning and Development Strategies
- Diversity and Inclusion Strategies


Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is available for all courses, subjects and units of learning and competency being offered by APC and APC Design School.
If you have experience, skills and knowledge in your field of work – you may be eligible or even close to attaining a related qualification.
All vocational courses are assessed through a combination of assessment types that may include examinations, essays, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/or presentations.
A university of and for our regions, the University of Newcastle has delivered superior education and world-class research since 1965.
Pathway Course | Number of Credits | Approximate Length of Credit |
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Bachelor of Business | 40 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Bachelor of Commerce | 40 Credits | Up to 1 year |
USQ is a dynamic, young University that offers award programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level by on-campus, off-campus or online study. It intends to remain flexible to meet the needs of learners throughout Australia and internationally.
Pathway Course | Number of Credits | Approximate Length of Credit |
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Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Human Resources Management major) | 9 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Entry Requirements
Academic: Successful completion of BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management or equivalent.
English language proficiency: General English – Upper Intermediate Level; or English Proficiency Skills test result as per the APC requirements.
To participate in APC courses students need to have certain technical equipment, software and design equipment. Please check this Technology and Equipment Standard for Students.


Sample Timetable
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 |
DAY EVENING CLASS OPTION SAMPLE | ||
09:00 - 12:00 | 08:30 - 12:30 | 08:30 - 12:30 |
Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Academic Support Material (ASM) tutorial (online subject) |
13:00 - 16:00 | 13:00 - 17:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 |
Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Enhance Your Employability Skills (EYES) tutorial |
EVENING CLASS OPTION SAMPLE | ||
14:00 - 17:00 | 08:30 - 12:30 | 08:30 - 12:30 |
Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Academic Support Material (ASM) tutorial (online subject) |
18:00 - 21:00 | 13:00 - 17:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 |
Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Enhance Your Employability Skills (EYES) tutorial |
- International students are expected to attend and study 20 timetabled hours per week.
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Course bundling is when you apply for a series of related courses, instead of just one course, saving you money on your visa costs.
For example, if you are interested in a Certificate II or Certificate III course, you can combine it into a bundle with a related Certificate IV course. Or combine a Certificate IV course with a related Diploma and Advanced Diploma.