SQA Advanced Diploma Business with Human Resource Management (Fixed Framework)
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management (SCQF level 8) provides learners with a progression route into employment. It also provides opportunities for further study, including university degree programmes.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management provides current insight into the main aspects of international business, while allowing students to specialise in developing business and human resource management skills.
Set in a global context, the SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management covers recruitment and selection, preparing job descriptions and interviewing, employee training and development, and employee relations (eg handling grievances, disciplinary proceedings and redundancy). Also included are employee services, payroll and benefits, and predicting and planning for an organisation's future staffing needs.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management is available through a growing number of colleges and universities around the world.
Typically, an SQA Advanced Diploma takes two years to complete.
Alternative assessment guidance 2023-24
This subject will not have alternative assessment guidance for session 2023-24. You should refer to the Group Award/Unit specifications for detailed delivery and assessment information. For general support on delivery and assessment see the HNVQ assessment guidance 2023-24.
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Why deliver this qualification
SQA Advanced Diplomas were developed by SQA in partnership with colleges, universities, and industry — so employers recognise that they provide sound evidence of ability.
The unit-based structure supports flexible delivery. A unit is typically 40 hours of timetabled learning.
This qualification equips learners with an up-to-date understanding of human resource issues and practices — highly sought-after expertise in a changing business environment.
Who does this qualification suit
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:
- school leavers
- adult returners to education
- individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- people who wish to start their own business
Access
As with all SQA qualifications, entry is decided by the college or learning provider. As a guide, the college or learning provider will look for:
- school-leaving qualifications equivalent to level 3/SCQF level 6 meaning the student has the ability to study at the higher level
- a centre-devised test which shows the student’s ability to study at SQA Advanced Diploma level
- relevant work experience
Progression
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management can provide advanced entry to degree-level study or a master’s degree programme. For further information please refer to the SQA university agreements.
Offer this qualification
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority will need to come forward for approval and should contact SQA’s Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA’s general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.
How to assess
Each individual unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for each unit.
Ongoing course assessment will apply.
Assessment/e-assessment support packs are available for this qualification.
Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Qualification structure
Group award code: GT33 48 (240 SCQF credit points)
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management at SCQF level 8 consists of 23 units.
Course tutor guide (including course framework)
For further information on the structure and units for this course please refer to the Course Tutor Guide GT33 48 (1.05 MB)
Unit Specifications
Lapsing
This group award has been replaced.
It entered its lapsing period on: 01/08/2022
It finishes on: 31/07/2024
Alternative assessment guidance
SQA Advanced Diploma Business with Human Resource Management - alternative assessment approaches
Qualification structure
Group award code: GM53 48 (240 SCQF credit points)
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business with Human Resource Management at SCQF level 8 consists of 23 units.
Course tutor guide (including course framework)
For further information on the structure and units for this course please refer to the Course Tutor Guide - GM53 48 (1.30 MB).