N4 Human Resource Management is the first course in the NATED Human Resource Management Programme. This course allows students to learn the basic skills necessary to start a career in Human Resource Management. Human Resource Management is also referred to as:
- HR
- HRM
- HR Management
- Human Resources
- Personnel Management and many more terms
These are the terms that are commonly used and that will be used throughout this article. All of our NATED Human Resource Management Courses build on each other. This means that you have to complete one course to gain entry into the next course.
What Qualifications Are Needed To Become A Human Resource Manager?
Here are all the NATED Human Resource Management Courses that we offer that will help you become a Human Resource Manager:
- Human Resource Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
- Human Resource Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
- Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
- Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma
Our Human Resource Management: NATED N6 Diploma Course does not have a theoretical component. You only have to complete your 18 months of work experience to get your N6 National Diploma. Here is a diagram that explains the process
NATED courses are available through our partnership with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning.
What Are The Subjects For Human Resource Management: NATED N4 National Certificate?
Here are the subjects you need to complete for Human Resource Management: NATED N4 National Certificate:
Complete Subject List
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
- Personnel Management N4
- Management Communication N4
- Computer Practice N4
You have to complete four (4) subjects in total. Three (3) of these subjects are compulsory and one (1) of these subjects are elective.
To gain entry into the next course, which is the Human Resource Management: NATED N5 National Certificate, you must complete and pass all of the subjects of the Human Resource Management: NATED N4 National Certificate.
How Do I Get My N4 Certificate?
You can get your N4 National Certificate by completing and passing the required four (4) subjects offered in the course. After you have completed the course, Matric College will send you the Human Resource Management: NATED N4 National Certificate, which you can use to apply for:
- Work experience with the iWIL services
- This service will help you gain work-based learning, which means you can apply for full-time employment
- Further your studies in the same NATED Programme
- Further your studies in another NATED Programme
Here are the entry requirements for the Human Resource Management: NATED N4 National Certificate:
- Be at least 16 years of age or older
- Have a Matric Certificate, National Senior Certificate or an Amended Senior Certificate
- Understand, read and write English
- Study our NATED Course through distance learning
How Many Credits Does N4 Have?
The N4 National Certificate has 60 credits and is at NQF Level 5.
Can I Combine My N4 With Matric?
No, you cannot combine your N4 with your Matric. You can only combine your old and new Matric certificates. If you are looking to complete a course that offers Matric and specific skills, you should consider completing an NC (V) Course. These courses provide students with industry-specific knowledge combined with your Matric.
After completing an NC (V) Course, you can gain entry to our N4 National Certificates.
If you have not completed Matric or failed Matric, you can apply for the following courses:
- Adult Matric
- Complete this course if you have not completed Matric
- Matric Upgrade
- Complete this course if you have failed Matric
How Long Does An N4 Course Take?
An N4 National Certificate Course can take between six (6) to twelve (12) to complete. This depends on how you choose to complete the course. Here are your options:
| Only theory | First theory then work experience | Theory with work experience |
6 months: This applies if you are only completing the theoretical part of the course. * You will still get your N4 National Certificate even if you do not complete the work experience. | 12 months: This applies if you are completing the 6 months theoretical part and then the 6 months work experience. | 6 months: This applies if you are working and studying at the same time. |
Can I Apply With An N4 At University?
No, you cannot apply with your N4 at a university. Even though you have completed this qualification after Matric, certain universities still look at the following factors:
- Your Matric Pass Level. It should be Bachelor’s Degree Pass.
- Your APS Score. Most universities require an APS Score of 34.
The subjects you chose. Even if you have the “perfect” APS Score and Matric Pass Level, certain universities still refer back to the subjects you chose with their percentages.
What Does Human Resource Management Do?
Human Resource Management have a variety of duties depending on the company they are working for. Smaller companies have fewer administrative tasks than larger companies. Here are some of the main duties of Human Resource Managers:
- Employing new employees
- Hiring employees that meet the company’s requirements
- Making sure that employees adhere to the staff manual
- Completing payroll functions
What Are The Skills Of An HR Manager?
Here are some of the skills of HR illustrated in the image below:
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
- Listening skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
How Can I Improve My HR Skills?
You can improve your HR skills by:
- Learning new skills
- Practising old skills and then perfecting them
- Welcome change
- Surround yourself with that also want to learn new skills, you may learn new skills from them
- Always challenge yourself
What Are The 4 Types Of HR?
The four (4) main types of HR include
- Selection and Recruitment HR
- Health and Safety Management HR
- Labour and employment HR
- Training and development HR
Are HR jobs in demand?
Yes, HR jobs are in demand because they are scarce skill qualifications in South Africa. This means that employers need people with these skills. You stand a chance to earn a decent salary because every company needs an HR professional.
Is HR A Good Career?
Yes, HR is a good career. Here are the reasons why HR is a good career:
- It is a scarce skill qualification
- The skills you learn in a Human Resource Management Course can be used in any other industry. This means that the skills are transferable.
- You can use the skills you learn in a Human Resource Management Course to improve your own personal skills and growth.
Why Do Companies Hire Human Resource Managers?
Companies hire Human Resource Managers because they are beneficial to any company. Here are five (5) main reasons why companies hire Human Resource Managers:
- To recruit new employees that match the company’s hiring criteria
- To complete administrative tasks that include employment paperwork
- To train and develop the skills of employees
- To evaluate employees’ performances
- To manage payment processes
What Are The Benefits Of Studying Human Resource Management At Matric College?
Here are some of the benefits of studying a Human Resource Management Course at Matric College:
- You will gain both work experience and theoretical skills because all of our NATED Courses include both elements
- You gain a scarce skill qualification
- You can work and study because we are a distance learning college
- We offer unique payment options:
- Advance payment plans
- Split payment plans
- Monthly payment plans
- A payment plan that meets your needs and our needs
To get more information contact us:
- Contact our Course Experts directly
- Contact us through WhatsApp
- Contact us on our landline: 012 762 7100
- Complete an online registration form
- Book a call back
Author: Jesmé Africa
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: April 14, 2022