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Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

The Human Resource Management N6 course is the last of your Human Resources studies, designed to help you get the needed credentials to kick-start your career.

Course Summary

Course Name:

Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

Certification Type:

Course Level:

N6, NQF5

Duration:

The Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate is the final theoretical course you will take during your NATED Human Resource Management studies. After this course you will graduate from your studies, completing all your knowledge on Human Resources, and will be ready for the workforce.


Course Information:

Course NameHuman Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
AccreditationThe Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
Examinations

Personnel Management N6 Internal Exam
Personnel Management N6 External Exam

Personnel Training N6 Internal Exam
Personnel Training N6 External Exam

Labour Relations N6 Internal Exam
Labour Relations N6 External Exam

Computer Practice N6 Internal Exam
Computer Practice N6 External Exam

Award TypeNational Certificate: N6 Human Resource Management
Award Issued ByThe Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and The Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
SAQA ID66997
NQF Level 05
Course Duration6 to 12 Months
Entry RequirementNational Certificate: N5 Human Resource Management

Subjects For Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

The following subjects will be covered during your Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate studies:

  • Personnel Management N6
  • Personnel Training N6
  • Labour Relations N6
  • Computer Practice N6


What Will I Learn?

This course will complete your knowledge on everything you have learnt in your previous N4 and N5 Human Resource Management studies. You will get more insight into concepts such as:

  • Human Resources
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Personnel Training
  • Personnel Management
  • Labour Relations


Career Opportunities:

After successfully obtaining your Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate, you will be qualified to work as a:

  • Labour Relations Officer
  • Compensation/ Benefit Analyst
  • Human Resources Information Systems Analyst
  • Training and Development Officer
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Recruiter
  • Human Resource Administrator
  • Human Resource Consultant


Salary Expectations

For each of the various Human Resource Management career paths, the monthly expected salary is as follows:


Role And Responsibilities

The make-up of your roles and responsibilities as a professional in the Human Resource Management field are as follows:

  • Reviewing candidates’ resumes
  • Recruiting and interviewing employees
  • Researching and overseeing a company’s pay structure
  • Handling payroll and compensating employees
  • Conducting data and cost analysis
  • Developing and implementing labour policies
  • Making sure company policies and practices are upheld
  • Reporting on the effectiveness of programs
  • Organising and maintaining personal records

Each NATED Course Builds On The Next:

The Human Resource Management N6 course will be your final course in your NATED Human Resource Management studies. 

In order to start this course, you will need to have your Human Resource Management: NATED N5 National Certificate. Only then can you register for the Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate.

Once you have successfully obtained a Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate, you have the option of furthering your qualification by registering for a Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma.  


What Are My Options After Receiving A Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate?

Human Resources Journey Infograph

After receiving your Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate, you will graduate from your course studies, and can start a professional career in Human Resource Management, with jobs such as a Human Resource Manager or Consultant.

While working, you will also have the option to further your Human Resource Management qualification, by registering for the Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma course, where you will be able to gain a National Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate Curriculum

The Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate curriculum handles four subjects, of which you will be required to write two examinations and complete two assessments for each.


Assessments To Be Completed In Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

Your Human Resource Management N6 assessments will consist of:

  • Personnel Management N6 Assessment 1
  • Personnel Management N6 Assessment 2
  • Personnel Training Assessment 1
  • Personnel Training Assessment 2
  • Labour Relations N6 Assessment 1
  • Labour Relations N6 Assessment 2
  • Computer Practice N6 Assessment 1
  • Computer Practice N6 Assessment 2


Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate Exams

Your Human Resource Management N6 examinations will consist of one internal examination and one external examination, for every subject studied.

Why Choose To Study With Bellview Institute of Distance Learning?

You can study the Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate course through Bellview Institute. Choosing to study at Bellview will give you a number of advantages that will make your time studying as convenient as possible. View our benefits

NATED Financial Management

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Bellview Institute of Distance Learning Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate Facebook Group

Join our Human Resource Management Facebook Group if you have any queries or want to learn more about the Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate course. There you will be able to communicate with our team as well as other students.

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning Application Process

Bellview Institute offers the following ways in which you can apply for a course. You can:


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Landline Number: 021 838 8280


How Do I Study For A Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate?

To study for a Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate, you must apply for the Human Resource Management N6 course using your Human Resource Management: NATED N5 National Certificate.

While studying, you will be expected to:

  • Complete all N6 assessments in Human Resource Management
  • Complete all N6 examinations in Human Resource Management


After successfully completing all assessments, and passing all examinations, you will receive your
Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate.


When Can I Start Studying Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate?

As long as you have all relevant certificates, and meet all entry requirements, you can start the Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate course at any time. Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Human Resource Management N6 course is the final Human Resource Management study course you will take, before you graduate and are ready for the workforce.

An N6 National Certificate is an NQF level 5, meaning it is equivalent to any qualification with the same NQF Level.

By gaining an N6 National Certificate, you will be able to improve your qualification by registering for a National Diploma, which is an NQF level 6.

No, you will not gain university entry with an N6 National Certificate. There is no correlation between National Certificates and university entry. To gain admission to a university, you will need to:

  • Pass Matric with a Bachelor’s Degree Pass
  • Have the APS Score required by the university
  • Have the correct subjects for the course you wish to apply for


If you would like to improve your Matric marks or change your Matric subjects, apply for our Matric Upgrade Course. If you do not have Matric, you can apply for our Adult Matric Course.

You can follow the following career paths:

  • Labour Relations Officer
  • Compensation/Benefit Analyst
  • Human Resources Information Systems Analyst
  • Training and Development Officer
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Recruiter
  • Human Resource Administrator
  • Human Resource Consultant

The NQF Level for each NATED course is as follows:

  • N1 – NQF level 01
  • N2 – NQF level 03
  • N3 – NQF level 04
  • N4 – NQF level 05
  • N5 – NQF level 05
  • N6 – NQF level 05
  • N6 (Diploma) – NQF level 06

You will have to complete three open book assignments to complete at home and a final exam set up by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

All NATED certificates and diplomas are accredited by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

Yes, the Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate has the following SAQA ID: 66997.

No. With a N6 Certificate, you are eligible to get a N6 National Diploma. There is no correlation between NATED Diploma courses and University admission.

During your Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate course, you will further your knowledge in:

  • Labour Relations
  • Financial Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Personnel Training
  • Computer Practice

To find out the current fees for the N6 Human Resource Management course, contact one of our course specialists.

Yes, once you have completed the Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate, you can start your Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma course.

Yes, you will graduate from your studies after completing the Human Resource Management N6 course, and you will be able to pursue careers in Human Resources.

With an N6 Human Resource Management National Certificate, you can start your professional journey in Human Resource Management, by applying for jobs such as a Recruiter or HR Consultant. While working, you will also have the option of register for and completing the Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma course.

Human Resource Management involves the planning and overseeing of all administrative functions of a business. They are responsible for tasks such as recruiting or dismissing employees, strategic planning, as well as serving as the link between management and employees.

During your N6 Human Resource Management course, you will complete two assessments, and write two examinations, for every subject taken during the course study year.

Your Human Resource Management studies will take a total of three years to complete. After which, you will move on to the workforce, where you will have the option of complete your National Diploma training course.

To pass your Human Resource Management course, you will need to prepare for all your course assessments and examinations by going through the study material we send you, and working together with our available study groups, which will allow you to interact with other fellow students.

To qualify for the Human Resources Management courses, you will need to have a Matric Certificate. Each course builds on the other, thus you are required to have completed the N5 National Certificate to qualify for the N6 National Certificate.

The Human Resource Management N6 National Certificate is the last theoretical course in the Human Resource Management Diploma programme. This course will finalise the knowledge and skills you have gained in the N4 and N5 National Certificate courses.

A few things HR managers do throughout their day are interviews with prospect employees, on-boarding, handling employee complaints, processing information like annual and sick leave.

Human Resources is an important part of a company, you will be handling a variety of task. It is a rewarding career that will give you a strong sense of purpose.

You will need to complete the following exams during your Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate course:

  • Personnel Management N6 Internal and External Exam
  • Personnel Training N6 Internal and External Exam
  • Labour Relations N6 Internal and External Exam
  • Computer Practice N6 Internal and External Exam

While studying, you will be expected to:

  • Complete all N6 assessments in Human Resource Management
  • Complete all N6 examinations in Human Resource Management

For questions on the course fees, feel free to contact on of our course specialists.

The highest paying job in Human Resources is a Vice-president of HR or Chief HR Officer. Depending on their experience and the size of the company that they work for, they can earn as much as R100 000.

Depending on their experience, a Human Resource Manager could earn R 33 454 per month in South Africa.

These are the subjects that will be covered in this course:

  • Personnel Management N6
  • Personnel Training N6
  • Labour Relation N6
  • Computer Practice N6

These are the skills a HR professional needs:

  • Organisational skills
  • Time Management skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership skills

These are the main areas HR professionals focus on:

  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Training and Development
  • Company Culture
  • Health and Safety
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation and Benefits

The Human Resource Management N6 National Certificate course is an NQF level 5 qualification.

The Human Resource Management N6 National Certificate SAQA ID is 66997.

Yes, the Human Resource Management N6 National Certificate course is accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupation (QCTO).

You are going to learn everything you need to know to be a HR professional, including:

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Labour Relations
  • Personnel Management
  • Personnel Training

The Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate course is between 6 and 12 months long.

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) issues the Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate.

This course is accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Quality Council For Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

There are a total of eight assignments due in the human resource management N6 national certificate course.

The Human Resource Management N6 National Certificate course has a total of 60 credits.

Once you complete the Human Resource Management N6 National Certificate course, you can either register for the Human Resource Management N6 National Diploma course or apply for entry level jobs in HR.

Yes, they are four payment plans available:

  • Monthly Payment
  • Advance Payment
  • Unique Payment
  • Split Payment

You are going to be completing the Human Resource Management N6 National Certificate course internal exam from your home and the external exam will be written in a Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) exam venue.

You are going to be able to send your assignments to your tutors via the post or email.

A Human Resource professional will need the following skills:

  • Organisational skills
  • Time Management skills
  • Communications skills
  • Empathy
  • Patience
  • Team Work skills
  • Adaptability

The four basic functions of Human Resource Management are:

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Directing
  • Controlling

The core elements of a human resource plan is:

  • Predicting how many workers your company will need
  • Analyzing whether the supply of potential employees meets your demand
  • Learning how to balance supply and demand cycles

No, an N6 Human Resource Management Certificate is not equivalent to Matric. A Matric Certificate is NQF Level 4 and an N6 Human Resource Management Certificate is NQF Level 5.

Author: Ashley Roskruge
Editor: Connor Bergsma
Date Published: June 1, 2022