HND in Human Resource Management at SCQF level 8
Higher National qualifications provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers. The HND in Human Resource Management (SCQF level 8) builds on the knowledge and skills of the HNC Human Resource Management and also covers employee resourcing and talent management, research methods, performance management, business culture and strategy, finance, managing people, and legislation regarding collective employment relations.
This qualification is available through colleges. Typically, an HND takes two years to complete.
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Why deliver this qualification
Higher National qualifications have been 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 flexibility. A unit is typically 40 hours of timetabled learning.
There is a wide choice of optional units which will enable centres to offer courses tailored to meet local needs.
This HN provides progression routes to further study (see Progression).
Who does this qualification suit
The HNC and HND Human Resource Management are suitable for a wide range of candidates including:
- school leavers
- adult returners to education
- individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
Access
As with all SQA qualifications, entry is at the discretion of the centre. Access to the HND in Human Resource Management typically requires a minimum of between 12 and 15 credits, usually including all of the HNC Human Resource Management mandatory units.
Different combinations of relevant National Qualifications, vocational qualifications and equivalent qualifications from other awarding bodies may also be acceptable.
Candidate Information
HNC Human Resource Management
The HNC Human Resource Management will prepare candidates for employment in human resource management and develop their knowledge and understanding of the roles, responsibilities and processes involved in managing human resources. Find out more
HND Human Resource Management
The HND Human Resource Management is a more complex award and will prepare candidates for employment at an appropriate level in HRM field or progression to higher education/ professional qualifications to by developing their underpinning knowledge of theoretical HRM and related concepts. Find out more
Progression
HNCs and HNDs can provide progression to degree-level study. For example, the HNC in Human Resource Management provides opportunities for direct entry into the second year of relevant degree programmes, and the HND in Human Resource Management provides opportunities for direct entry to the third year of relevant degree programmes.
Approval
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority require 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 support packs are available for most of the mandatory units of this qualification.
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Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Qualification Structure
HND Human Resource Management
Group Award code: GP8L 16 (240 SCQF credit points)
HND Human Resource Management at SCQF level 8 consists of 15 mandatory Units (160 SCQF credit points) and a number of optional units (80 SCQF points).
Group Award Specification
Lapsing
This group award has been replaced and has entered into its lapsing period.
The finishing date for this qualification is 31 July 2023
Centres should note that when a group award is entered into its lapsing period, the following will apply:
- The group award will be deleted from the relevant catalogue.
- The Group award arrangement document will remain until the qualification reaches its finish date at which point it will be removed from SQA website and archived.
- No new centres may be approved to offer the group award.
- Centres should only enter candidates whom they expect to complete the group award during the defined lapsing period of 3 years (HNC) and 4 years (HND).
Group Award Specification
| Title: | HNC/HND Human Resource Management |
| Code: | G7TY 15 and G7TX 16 |
| Date: | Version 07 (February 2015) |
| Download: |
HNC/HND Human Resource Management Arrangements Document (633 KB) |
Assessment Exemplars
HN Assessment Exemplars
Your centre's SQA Co-ordinator will have access to these HN assessment exemplars on SQA's website. Please approach them for copies.
| Title: | Applied Continuous Professional Development Research Methods in Human Resource Management |
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| Unit Number: | DN7F 35 |
| Code: | CB3662 |
| Edition: | February 2007 |
| Title: | Collective Employment Relations Law |
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| Unit Number: | DN7D 34 |
| Code: | CB3660 |
| Edition: | February 2007 |
| Title: | Continuing Professional Development: Introduction |
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| Unit Number: | DN74 34 |
| Code: | CB2875 |
| Edition: | January 2006 |
| Title: | Employee Resourcing |
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| Unit Number: | DN7G 35 |
| Code: | CB3664 |
| Edition: | February 2007 |
| Title: | Human Resource Management: An Introduction |
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| Unit Number: | DN78 34 |
| Code: | CB2876 |
| Edition: | December 2005 |
| Title: | Human Resource Management: An Introduction |
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| Unit Number: | H1KP 34 |
| Code: | H1KP 34/AEX001 |
| Edition: | August 2012 |
| Title: | Human Resource Management: An Introduction to Finance |
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| Unit Number: | DN79 34 |
| Code: | CB3005 |
| Edition: | January 2006 |
| Title: | Human Resource Management: Graded Unit 1 |
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| Unit Number: | DN7N 34 |
| Code: | CB3006 |
| Edition: | January 2006 |
| Title: | Human Resource Management: Graded Unit 2 |
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| Unit Number: | DN7P 35 |
| Code: | CB3663 |
| Edition: | February 2007 |
| Title: | Human Resource Management: The Business Context |
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| Unit Number: | DN71 34 |
| Code: | CB3007 |
| Edition: | January 2006 |
| Title: | Human Resource Management: The International Context |
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| Unit Number: | DN7L 35 |
| Code: | CB3661 |
| Edition: | February 2007 |
| Title: | Individual Employment Relations: Law |
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| Unit Number: | DN75 34 |
| Code: | CB2873 |
| Edition: | January 2006 |
| Title: | Individual Employment Relations: Practice |
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| Unit Number: | DN76 34 |
| Code: | CB2874 |
| Edition: | January 2006 |
| Title: | Interviewing |
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| Unit Number: | DN77 34 |
| Code: | CB2959 |
| Edition: | January 2006 |
| Title: | Recruitment, Selection and Induction |
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| Unit Number: | DN7A 34 |
| Code: | CB2958 |
| Edition: | January 2006 |
Internal Assessment Reports
- Internal Assessment Report 2016 (45 KB)
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