Faculty of Commerce

National Certificate: N6 Human Resource Management

It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last dates of examinations for N6 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, you may choose from:


  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Human Resource Management
  • Waterfall School of Business Short Course Certificate: Understanding the Principles of Human Resource Management


This course builds on the knowledge and skills that you gained in the previous levels, and prepares you for a career in human resource management by helping you to refine your skills in personnel training, personnel management, labour relations and computer practice. Once you have completed this course, and completed 18 months of relevant practical experience, you may be eligible to apply for – and receive – a National Diploma. Studying this course may 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:


EN6016-041


Accreditation status:


  • Fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • SAQA ID: 66997
  •  NQF Level 5
  • 60 credits


Course duration:


12 months


Entry requirements:


  • N5 Human Resource Management Certificate


Topics covered:


  • Personnel Management N6
  • Personnel Training N6
  • Labour Relations N6
  • Computer Practice N6 / Computer Practice N5


Assessments:


Students are required to complete the following:

  • 1 assignment per topic (subject)
  • 1 internal summative assessment per topic (subject)
  • 1 external exam per topic (subject)
  • National NATED examination


Type of certificate awarded:


Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N6 Human Resource Management from the DHET.

After students have completed this course and submitted proof that they have gained 18 months of relevant practical experience, they will be awarded a National N6 Diploma (360 credits).