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Human Resource Development

Unit Code: BOH300

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

36 Hours

Hawthorn

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Certificate of Business (Human Resource Management).

Aims & Objectives:

There are two main sections to Human Resource Development, namely Training and Development, and Career Management and Planning. Training and Development focuses on the improvement of the knowledge, skills and attitude of individuals. Career planning refers to the activities performed by an individual, with the assistance of others, to establish a career plan within the context of an organisation. Career management refers to the activities which an organisation may organise and undertake to develop their people.

The major aim of this unit is to extend the students appreciation of the role that training and development, and career management and planning can play in assisting an organisation and individuals achieve their goals.

Specifically the objectives of this unit are to enable students to:

Understand the nature and strategic importance of human resources development in the achievement of an organisation's business objectives, productivity, quality and people outcomes.
Develop a deeper awareness of theories and approaches to human resources development including training needs analysis, training interventions - design and delivery including e-Learning strategies, training evaluation, and career management and planning.
Begin developing training delivery skills through exposure to theories, practical tips and the actual experience of delivery.
Identify the critical issues that pertain to their own workplace (where applicable) and the competencies needed to enhance their own performance in the area of Human Resource Development.
Enhance and build on fundamental academic and personal attributes such as: research in the library and elsewhere; analysis and synthesis; written and verbal communication; report and essay writing; team working; interviewing and questioning; presenting to groups; self reliance and intellectual independence; time management - goal setting and planning; the management of personal anxiety around issues of learning.

Teaching Methods:

Presentation of theoretical material from a number of sources, such as textbooks and articles, case studies and experiential activities which will draw on students’ practical and workplace experience, class discussion, reflection and consultation on workplace projects.

Assessment:

Group Research Report 40% Group Presentation 20% Individual Reflective Essay 40%

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes.
Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills:

Teamwork skills
Analysis skills
Problem solving skills
Communication skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

Content:

Learning Theory and Styles
Training needs analysis
Training design
Training implementation
Training evaluation
Career management

Textbooks:

Delahaye, B.L., 2005, Human Resource Development 2nd Edition, Wiley, Australia.

References
Noe, RA and Winkler, C, 2009, Employee Training and Development for Australia and New Zealand, McGraw Hill, Australia
Tovey, MD & Lawlor, 2004, A Training In Australia, 2nd edn, Prentice Hall, Australia.
De Simmone, R & Werner, J & Harris, D 2002, Human Resource Management, 3nd edn, Pearson Education, Australia.