To achieve BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management a total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed comprising six (6) core and six (6) elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
6 core units, plus
6 elective units, of which:
- 2 elective units must be selected from Group A
- 2 elective units must be selected from Group B
- for the remaining 2 elective units:
- Up to 2 units may be selected from Groups A and B
- If not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 565.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| Core units of competency |
| BSBHRM411 | Administer performance development processes | 40 |
| BSBHRM412 | Support employee and industrial relations | 50 |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | 40 |
| BSBHRM415 | Coordinate recruitment and onboarding | 50 |
| BSBHRM417 | Support human resource functions and processes | 50 |
| BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | 50 |
| | Total nominal hours for core units | 280 |
| Elective units of competency (Select 6) |
| Group A | |
| BSBCMM412 | Lead difficult conversations | 40 |
| BSBHRM529 | Coordinate separation and termination processes | 60 |
| Group B | |
| BSBCMM411 | Make presentations | 30 |
| BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work | 60 |
| BSBTWK401 | Build and maintain business relationships | 35 |
| Unnamed Electives | |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | 60 |
| | Total nominal hours for elective units | 285 |
| | Total nominal hours for the qualification | 565 |
