Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management

The Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management is designed to provide learners with the strategic HR skills needed to help organisations stay competitive.

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical activities, learners will develop a deep understanding of HRM. This qualification enhances strategic HRM and leadership skills, enabling learners to effectively implement organisational strategies.

Completing this diploma also opens up opportunities for career advancement or further studies, such as pursuing a relevant master’s program with advanced standing.

Entry Requiremetns

To enroll in the Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management, learners must meet the following criteria:

• Educational Qualifications: An honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• Experience: Mature learners with management experience should verify their eligibility with the delivery centre before registering.
• Age Requirement: Learners must be at least 21 years old at the start of the course.
• English Proficiency: Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency.

Course Equivalences

The Level 7 Diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are equivalent in level to master’s degrees. However, they are shorter, consisting of 120 credits. To obtain a full master’s degree, learners must complete an additional 60-credit dissertation stage at a university.

Course Outline

The Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management includes six mandatory units, totaling 120 credits, 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT), and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).

Mandatory Units:

• Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)
• Engagement of Employees and Organisational Learning (20 credits)
• Leadership Development and Performance Management (20 credits)
• Global Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management (20 credits)
• Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law (20 credits)
• Business Research Methods (20 credits)

This comprehensive structure ensures that learners gain a well-rounded understanding of human resource management, preparing them for strategic roles in various organisations.

Duration and Mode of Study

The qualification is designed to be completed within one academic year for full-time students. However, it offers flexibility to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

Delivery methods include face-to-face lectures, tutorials, seminars, and online learning, exclusively through approved centres.

Assessment and Verification

Assessment: All units are internally assessed and externally verified. The qualifications are criterion-referenced, based on achieving all specified learning outcomes.

Evidence: Learners must provide evidence to demonstrate they have met all learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

Judgement: Assessors will judge whether learners have successfully met the criteria and provide an audit trail of their decisions.

Progression

The Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management qualification helps learners advance in their careers or continue their education. Approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), this qualification allows learners to progress to master’s top-up programs at various universities in the UK and internationally, with advanced standing.