Certificate in Personnel Skills

EDI Level 2 Certificate in Personnel Skills

Course Details

People management and personnel has importance in almost every business and as such, gaining the Certificate in Personnel Skills would add weight to any CV. Human Resources and Personnel staff are in charge of developing guidelines and procedures relating to employees within organisations. The Personnel Skills course will give you a general comprehension of personnel and human resources. The Certificate in Personnel Skills is ideal for anyone wanting to start a career in HR or broaden their HR knowledge.

The course provides students with a foundation of personnel management, progression and administration. If you are a small business owner the Certificate in Personnel Skills can provide you with details relating to legislation and employee relations.

Why do a the EDI Certificate in Personnel Skills?

• You will learn customer service techniques and gain an EDI Certificate in Personnel Skills
• All your course materials are provided
• You can learn whilst still working
• unlimited access to an online learning community
• no previous experience is required
• course materials written by industry experts
• A dedicated personal tutor at all times

Qualifications

Your qualification will be assessed on your assignment work and assessed by your personal tutor.  On completion of the course you will be presented with the EDI Level 2 Certificate in Personnel Skills.

EDI are a leading awarding organisation in the UK vocational sector.  Being awarded the EDI Certificate in Business Management will boost your CV and job prospects with potential employers.  Not only will it demonstrate you have the necessary skills to undertake Business Management, it also shows you are committed to your own self development.

All EDI qualifications acknowledge the ability to acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of a given subject whilst being able to carry out tasks under guidance.

Students are advised to check that the study path that they are following and the course they have chosen is going to lead to the correct qualification for the occupation they intend to use it in.  Should you have any doubts you can get the relevant advice from local authorities and sector skills councils.

Study Plan

Unit 1: Records, Records, Systems and IT

• Initiating and maintaining accurate records
• Manual and computerised systems
• IT software and application in personnel
• Data Protection act 1998
• Email and use of the internet within personnel

Unit 2: Recruitment and Selection

• The importance of recruitment and selection
• Overview - recruitment process
• Selection process and making an offer
• Induction Evaluation

Unit 3: Personal Development

• Introduction
• Self-development in the workplace
• Negotiations, and influence
• Time management
• Continuing professional development

Unit 4. Employee Relations

• Managing employee relations
• Interviewing skills
• Staff motivation
• Workplace communications
• Appraisal
• Grievances in the workplace
• Disciplinary matters
• Employee involvement

Unit 5. Legislation in Personnel

• Civil law
• Employee protection rights
• Trade unions and redundancy
• Other legislation

Study Details

The Certificate in Personnel Skills is divided into 5 logical units and is designed to progressively introduce you to the various aspects of HR and Personnel. You will be able to assess your progress throughout the duration of the course.

To enable assessment of your progress durnig the course you will be given assignments to complete at various intervals.  Your completed assignments should be sent to your personal tutor whoc will mark the papers and provide you with feedback on your progress.  Please note, your overall award is assignment based.

It is estimated that the course will require approximately 80 hours of study to complete. An example of how you may break your study down is shown below: 

Study Period	Weekly Hours
3 Months	7 Hours
6 Months	4 Hours
12 Months	2 Hours

You do not need any prior subject knowledge to start the Certificate in Personnel Skills.

Careers

On completion of the Certificate in Personell Skills course you are well on the way to beginning a new career.

Once you have gained certification on the Personnel Skills course you can expect to apply for positions as a HR Administrator earning up to £23,000* per year.

*Source: hays

Example roles:

HR Administrator
£17,572
Source: Nigel Wright Salary Survey 2008