This program has been approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
NOC 11200 - Human resources professionals
This Human Resources Administration program at Heritage Community College provides hands-on Human Resources Training that employers demand. The Human Resources Administration program teaches students to develop, implement, and evaluate human resources and labor relations policies, programs, and procedures. Students will also learn to advise employers and employees on various human resources matters. Human resources professionals are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may choose to be self-employed.
Prior to acceptance applicants must meet at least one of the following language proficiency requirements:
- Proof of grade 12 or equivalent.
- 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.- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: overall score of 5.5 or higher.
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: overall score of 40 or higher
- Duolingo English Test: overall score of 95 or higher
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: overall score of 46 higher
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: overall score of 43 or higher
- Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test CLB PT: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
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
| Method of Delivery (reflect all methods used) | Contact Hours |
| Classroom (Instructor Led) | 800 hrs |
| Computer Based Training | 0 hrs |
| Distance Education | 0 hrs |
| Supervised Lab | 0 hrs |
| Work Experience | 160 hrs |
| TOTAL 960 hrs | |
Learning Objectives/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
Student Progress/ 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 160 hrs. of work experience. To qualify for work experience, 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 Requirements
Minimum C grade average is required for graduation
| Name of Course/Subject | # of Hours |
| SFCS100 Strategies for College Success | 20 |
| DAP101 Introduction to Financial Accounting | 40 |
| MATH100 Business Mathematics | 40 |
| COMP101 Introduction to Computers | 20 |
| COMP102 Introduction to Word Processing | 40 |
| COMP104 Introduction to Presentation Software | 20 |
| COMP103 Introduction to Spreadsheets | 40 |
| BCOM105 Business Communications | 80 |
| BMGT106 Introduction to Management | 40 |
| BLAW101 Business Law | 40 |
| BMGT101 Introduction to Human Resources | 80 |
| BMGT112 Introduction to Organizational Behavior | 40 |
| BMGT114 Introduction to Labor Relations | 40 |
| BMGT116 Recruitment and Selection | 40 |
| BMGT118 Compensation and Benefits | 40 |
| BMGT115 Training and Development | 20 |
| BMGT117 Occupational Health and Safety | 20 |
| CAPS190 Capstone Project | 80 |
| BETH190 Business Ethics | 20 |
| EMPL111 Career Employment & Strategies | 40 |
| SSPR 100 Work Experience | 160 |
| Total | 960 |
| Domestic Students | International Students | |
| Tuition | $13,700.00 | $15,800.00 |
| Application Fee | $250.00 | $295.00 |
| Assessment Fee | – | $150.00 |
| Text Books | $2,100.00 | $2,100.00 |
| Total | $16,050.00 | $18,345.00 |