Faculty of Commerce

National Certificate: N5 Human Resource Management

It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last dates of examinations for N5 Human Resource Management have been published. If you are wanting to go on this learning journey, please enquire with our student advisors to ensure that you can be enrolled in time. If you would like to consider an alternative, also consider:



  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Computer Information Systems
  • This course builds on the knowledge and skills that you gained in the previous level, and further prepares you for the workplace by introducing you to various aspects of labour relations. Studying this course is a good option if you want to enhance your HR skills, and if you want to prepare for studying the N6-level course. Studying this course may also be a good option if you plan on furthering your education at university-level in future.

Duration of Study

1 Year

Fact Sheet

Course code:

EN5016-041


Accreditation status:

  • Fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • SAQA ID: 66953
  • NQF Level 5
  • 60 Credits


Course duration:

12 months


Entry requirements:

N4 Human Resource Management


Topics covered:

  • Personnel Management N5
  • Personnel Training N5
  • Labour Relations N5
  • Computer Practice N5 or Computer Practice N4


Assessments:

Students are required to complete the following:

  • 1 assignment per topic (subject)
  • 2 internal summative assessments per topic (subject)
  • 1 external exam per topic (subject)


Type of certificate awarded:

  • Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N5 Human Resource Management from the DHET.