Level 7 Qualification in Human Resource Management-Post graduate- Level

This Postgraduate course is at level 7 on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) – the same level as Masters degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners can proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) for another 6months with the university to achieve a full master’s programme.

Entry requirements

For entry onto the Level 7 Qualification in Human Resource Management, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
• Mature learners with management experience (checks will be carried regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
• Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course.

The Level 7 Human Resource Management qualification is to provide learners with the skills and understanding in human resource management (HRM) that align with good strategic decision making to maintain organisations’ competitive advantage.

Learners acquire knowledge through an integrated approach of theory in human resource management and practice using real-time activities. Successful completion of this qualification will develop learners’ strategic human resource management and leadership skills and their ability to focus on the requirements of implementing an organisation’s strategy.

The Level 7 Human Resource Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or to work toward a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing.

Qualification structure

The Level 7 Human Resource Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance & online.

Assessment and verification

The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, you must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that you have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

Progression Options

Option 1: The Level 7 Human Resource Management certification opens up a variety of academic pathways, including entry into a Level 8 DBA or PhD qualification in a related field or immediately into employment.

Option 2: (Delivered by Partner University)

Proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) for another 6 months with the university to achieve a full master’s programme and later progress to a Level 8 DBA or PhD qualification in a related field.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

SECC provides equality and diversity training to staff and consultants. This makes clear that staff and consultants must comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010, and all other related equality and diversity legislation, in relation to our qualifications.

We develop and revise our qualifications to avoid, where possible, any feature that might disadvantage learners because of their age, disability, gender, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

 If a specific qualification requires a feature that might disadvantage a particular group (e.g. a legal requirement regarding health and safety in the workplace), we will clarify this explicitly in the qualification specification.