Personnel assistant training: Experiences of Head of School Rolf Schmalz - target group, course content, job opportunities and employment possibilities
Please introduce yourself briefly and tell us about your background.
My name is Rolf Schmalz and I have completed various training and further education courses in the fields of tourism, the hotel industry, marketing, sales, didactics and methodology. In the working world, I have gained professional experience in advertising and production companies. I have always lectured on the side and have had my own school since 2017. This is the WBA further education course with around 160 students, 35 lecturers and it focuses on online education. We offer the HR Assistant or HR Assistant course from the sponsoring association.
Who is the HR Assistant course particularly suitable for?
The six-month HR Assistant course is suitable for people who want to gain an insight into HR and human resources. It allows you to build up basic knowledge in the HR field. Two years of professional experience is sufficient - however, this does not have to have been gained in the personnel or HR sector. The personnel assistant course is therefore also suitable for career changers. The course teaches basic administrative skills.
What do students learn on the Human Resources Assistance course?
Students on the HR Assistant course primarily acquire knowledge in the following subject areas:
- Fundamentals of Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Work technology and personnel administration
- Fundamentals of labor law
- Payroll administration
With the knowledge acquired, payroll accounting can be carried out professionally, legal questions answered, internal and external communication carried out and personnel development supported.
How long does the course take and how much does it cost?
The HR Assistant course from the sponsoring association lasts one semester and costs around CHF 3,000. The course is completed as a half-day examination - organized by the sponsoring association.
What opportunities do graduates have after completing the HR assistant course?
Anyone who has completed the HR assistant course and passed the HRSE certificate can then add two years of professional experience in the HR environment to their training as an HR specialist with a federal certificate. With this professional examination, HR specialists can then also specialize in human resource management, public or private recruitment.
How often do the certificate examinations take place in the HR department?
The great advantage of the HR assistant training course is that the examinations are held every six months. This means that training can be started every six months and completed with the certificate examination.
Which traditional positions can be filled as a personnel assistant?
As a personnel assistant, you mainly work as a clerk in the field of human resources. In SMEs, they can carry out personnel administration independently or support HR managers in large companies.
Why should you complete your training in human resources at WBA?
The WBA is a good provider of HR training because we have specifically selected lecturers who are familiar with the classic problems of working life. This means that current operational problems can be discussed and assistance offered as part of the HR assistant training.
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