The Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate is the third qualification in the NATED Human Resource Management Programme. This Certificate course equips you with knowledge and skills that prepare you to work in the Human Resource Management field.
Matric College offers the NATED Programme in partnership with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning.
Certificate Type | National N Certificate |
Awarded By | The DHET and the QCTO |
Award Type | National Certificate and a Programme Completion Certificate |
NQF Level | Level 5 |
SAQA ID | 66997 |
Credits | 60 |
Entry Requirements |
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Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate Subjects
The Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate consists of the following subjects:
Compulsory Subjects:
- Personnel Management N6
- Personnel Training N6
- Labour Relations N6
- Computer practise N6
Career Opportunities
- Human Resource Manager
- HR Administrator
- HR Assistant
- Recruitment Manager
- Benefits Manager
- HR Specialist
What Will I Learn?
- Practical Knowledge
- Learn Human Resource Management skills
- How to work well with other employees
- Labour Relations N6
- Personnel Management N6
- Personnel Training N6
- Computer Practice N6
These subjects will teach you:
- How to establish a relationship between employers and the staff
- How to administer payroll payments
- How a business is operated
- Learn to hire, manage and compensate the staff
- Knowledge on employee training techniques
- How to work on a computer
Human Resource Management Assessments
The Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate is made up of assignments and exams. There are three (3) assignments and one exam for each subject. You must complete these assessments to pass the course.
Assignments
There are three (3) open book assignments for the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate. You must aim for 50% and above to pass the assignments.
Exams
The exams for Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate are set by the Department of Higher Education and Training. You must aim for 50% or higher for the exams. There are two exam opportunities for this course. You can write your exams during the following period:
- May/June
- October/November
If you fail or miss the May/June exam, you can rewrite during the October/November exam period.
You can use your Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate to do the following:
- Look for employment
- Study further
Look For Employment
You can use the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate to look for employment. This qualification will increase your chances of finding employment because it has qualities valued by employers. These include:
- A recognised qualification
- An accredited qualification
- The qualification is based on theoretical and practical knowledge
Study Further
You can use the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate to further your studies with Matric College. You can complete the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Diploma.
OR
Continue your studies with Matric College and choose a different course.
Yes, the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate is a good course in South Africa. This is because the course was designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training. The purpose of the course is to train students for the workplace by equipping them with both theoretical and practical knowledge. Practical and theoretical knowledge are two components valued by employers. This means that students with a qualification in Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate have a higher chance to gain employment in South Africa.
These are the steps you can take to become a Human Resource Manager in South Africa after graduation:
- Once you have completed the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate you can study the last course, which is the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Diploma
- To complete the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Diploma, you must do the following:
- You will only be required to complete 18 months of work experience
- You can use the iWIL website to look for a place where you can complete the 18 months of work experience
- Once you have found a place where you can do your work experience, this is what we will do:
- We will send you a logbook which you must fill in while you complete your 18 months of work experience
- The manager of the business/company where you complete your work experience must sign the logbook
- Once your 18 months work experience is complete, you must send the logbook back to us
- We will send the logbook to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Once the DHET has approved your logbook, they will send you your Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Diploma
- Receiving your Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Diploma is beneficial because you gain a Diploma Qualification and work experience all in one. You will be eligible for an HR Manager position with these two elements
- Use the qualifications you have acquired to boost your CV
- List references in your CV to show that you have 18 months of work experience
- Apply for an HR Manager position and start working
These are the duties of a Human Resource Manager:
- Manage the staff
- Develop training programmes
- Interview new employees
- Update company policies and regulations
- Monitor employee benefits trends
- Handle dismissal of employees
- Monitor employee compliance with company regulations
These are the advantages of being a Human Resource Manager:
- You become a desirable candidate for higher positions as your skills are advanced by performing a variety of duties.
- You develop good qualities, such as patience, by managing staff or different people daily
- Being in charge gives you the authority to set a happy working environment for yourself and everyone
- You earn a high salary
Yes, Human Resource Managers earn well.
R 374 220 yearly
The average salary of an HR Manager is R31 185 per month in South Africa.
Source: Indeed
Yes, Human Resource Management careers are in demand. This is because Human Resource Management is a scarce skills qualification. This means obtaining a qualification in Human Resource Management increases your chances of employment. Here is a list of the sectors in South Africa that are in demand:
Getting employed can be a challenge, however, you can make the process easy if you know what employers are looking for. These are the elements that employers require:
- Work experience
- This ensures the employer that you can perform the work they will assign to you as you have worked before. They do not have to teach you everything about HR.
- A Qualification (Knowledge)
- This ensures the employer that you have been equipped with the necessary knowledge in your field and you will help the company grow.
- Skills
- You will be able to show the employer that you have skills that can be developed into more skills that can help the company function quickly and efficiently.
Studying the Human Resource Management NATED Programme at Matric College equips you with the above elements. This increases your chances to find employment.
Your Next Step Is To Get Your Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Diploma
Once you have completed the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate, you can study the last qualification, which is the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Diploma.
Why Choose To Study With Matric College?
- Study from anywhere you are
- Save money
- Set your own study session
- Study at the pace that suits you best
- Work while you study
- Get assistance with your course assessments from tutors
- Join Facebook study groups for student interaction
- Gain an accredited qualification
Yes, an HR Manager has the authority to dismiss an employee. Their duties include dismissing employees who do not follow the regulations set for the company.
The Human Resource Executive is higher than an HR Manager. However, the HR Manager is also a senior-level career and has a lot of benefits as the HR Executive.
Both the Marketing and Human Resource Management courses are best. At Matric College We offer both the Marketing Management NATED courses and the Human Resource Management NATED courses. These courses are both accredited by the DHET and the QCTO. This means that you can use your qualification to further your studies or find employment easily. These are careers that are both in demand. This increases your chances of gaining employment in South Africa. Choose the course you are more passionate about and study at Matric College.
- Listen to employee concerns
- Answer employee questions related to HR
- Resolve employee concerns
- Create a safe working environment
Yes, the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate is worth it. This is a nationally recognised qualification. You can use your qualification to find employment or further your studies anywhere in South Africa.
R 147 648 yearly
The average salary of an HR Administrator is R12 304 per month in South Africa.
Source: Indeed
The entry-level position in HR is the HR Assistant. Their duties include:
- Assisting the HR Manager
- Maintaining employee files
- Posting career advertisements
- Arranging intern training programmes
- Scheduling interviews
Although the HR Assistant is an entry-level position, their career is well paid.
R 132 000 yearly
The average salary of an HR Assistant is R11 025 per month in South Africa.
Source: talent.com
It depends on the employer. Some companies require that you have a Degree Qualification in Human Resource Management to be employed while other companies require a Diploma Qualification.
Application Process
Step 1:
- Fill out an online application form
- Book a callback and our course experts will contact you
- Call our landline (021 838 8295)
- Visit our office location
Step 2: Finalise your registration
Once our course experts have successfully gotten you registered, you will receive your study material in 5 – 7 working days.
How Do I Study Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate
Step 1: Register for the Human Resource Management Programme.
Step 2: Submit your three assignments for each NATED Certificate course subject before registering for the final exams.
Step 3: Score a minimum of 40% or higher on all of your assignments.
Step 4: Once you receive your assessment results and have qualified for the Human Resource Management NATED exam, you can register for the exam.
Step 5: Write your exam in May / June OR October / November.
Step 6: When you have completed the course, you will receive your Certificate from Matric College.
Watch our CEO of Matric College, Jan Badenhorst, discuss the reasons why you should study with Matric College
When Can I Start Studying Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate?
You can start studying the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate when you receive your study material. This will arrive 5 to 7 days after you have successfully been registered.
Frequently Asked Questions
A NATED course is a course designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training to equip students with practical and theoretical knowledge that prepares them for employment.
The acronym NATED stands for National Accredited Technical Education Diploma.
You do not need an Admission Point Score (APS) to study the Human Resource Management NATED Programme at Matric College. You only need a Matric Certificate or Matric Equivalent Qualification. If you are applying with a Matric Certificate, it can be of any pass level. You can apply with a:
A Human Resource Management NATED course takes 18 to 36 months to complete.
Once you have completed the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate, we will send your results to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Once the DHET has approved your results, they will send us your Certificate and we will award it to you.
Yes, you graduate after you have completed the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate. We host graduation ceremonies to celebrate our students through online platforms.
Yes, the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate is accredited by the DHET and the QCTO.
Yes, the Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate is recognised nationally. This means you can use this qualification to further your studies or look for employment anywhere in South Africa.
The Human Resource Management NATED N6 National Certificate is at NQF Level 5.
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Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: February 25, 2022
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