| fe) M Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ) CURRICULUM AND REGULATIONS SUMMARYTABLE OF CONTENTS Ly J Background to the Institute ro) Vision, Mission and Values to} The Curriculum (eff. 01-01-18) 04 The Diploma Structure ap Diploma Regulations cf Exemptions PolicyBACKGROUND TO THE aaa AERC Pee Se Ge UMaine iol ce rte au an AOR od Te uria ares cea ur enn Oe ea crac principles. The Institute started in Zimbabwe in 1960 and the first Per CUP m TCM when IPMZ was first registered. The CM elt em cece ary establishing appropriate qualifications, PT Rec etme Mace arta Reece me aa ad Deo murat ue resource development and labour eee MCR curs StS me ear manpower policies and practices. The IPMZ was registered in Zimbabwe under the Vocational Training Act, 1978 OR elie ra oo ol of the Act. The Institute offers professional qualifications by Open Distance and E-learning (ODL), in the fields Oa arUnesticon arenas ary ete aa eset Ce REC MOT CMe Pe aRCatcon Eure naan Higher National Diploma level. In contrast Ore ices eon gece ee uias only academic but practical as well, with a pau Mite AIPAC OC ee Irae IE om ine craticce development applicable to the workplace. Teena arate Each diploma course now takes twenty-for (24) months excluding the six (6) month period of attachment. The Higher diploma is completed in 36 months, including an attachment period of 6 months. After successful completion of a series of assignments and =a _ three-hour examination per subject, candidates receive the IPMZ Diploma. A certificate is issued for each subject passed at both the Diploma and Higher Diploma level. The Diploma now constitutes fifteen (15 subject modules and the Higher Diploma students must pass 10 subjects plus successfully completing a research dissertation. 02Curriculum & Regulations Summary VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES VISION To be a world class centre of excellence for Human Resource Management Practice MISSION We continuously develop, deliver and regulate the Human Resource Management profession. = VALUES Y Integrity Vv Excellence Vv Diversity Y Continuous Learning THE CURRICULUM The new curriculum is in line with the Introduction of the National Standards for Human Ree een Cure ese elo et MC TTC mom eae ag eee aneeeya ee ura:Curriculum & Regulations Summary IPMZ has six (6) diplomas and ais! 3 one (1) Higher (HD) diploma. AA student may choose any of DIPLOMA the following six Diplomas then proceed to the Higher STRUCTURE diploma. COURSE DURATION The Diploma in Human Resource Management (Dip HRM) 2 years The Diploma in Human Resource Development (Dip HRD) 2 years The Diploma in Labour Relations (Dip LR) 2years The Diploma in Payroll Administration (Dip PA) 2years The Diploma in Human Resources Analytics 2 years The Diploma in Arbitration, Conciliation and Labour Law 2years Higher Diploma (HD.HRM) 3 yearsriculum & Regulations Summary THE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Dip HRM) To obtain the Diploma in Human Resources Management (Dip HRM), a student must pass all the fifteen (15) modules unless if one is exempted based on the exemption policy under clause 5.0. Table 3.1 illustrates the structure of the Diploma in Human Resources (Dip HRM): TABLE 3.1: Structure of the Diploma in Human Resources (Dip HRM) ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORY (15 SUBJECTS) Peale uct tatats Recruitment and Selection ae eet) Tey Na eed cern Management Information System (MIS) Human Capital Planning eet aca SSMU ALO Research Methods Entrepreneurship Skills Pence ei tau uee Tec MU CUL Tera Uru Peet ty) rayne Eat ECS Ct Ch)Curriculum & Re! THE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dip HRD) Summary To obtain the Diploma in Human Resources Development (Dip HRD), a student must pass all the ALL SUBJECTS ARE fifteen (15) modules unless if COMPULSORY (15 one is exempted based on the SUBJECTS) exemption policy under clause 5.0. Table 3.2 illustrates the structure of the Diploma in Human Resource Development (Dip HRM): IVC ease cT] Cece TTS eee ae leola) Human Resource Manageme Human Capital Planning TABLE 3.2: Structure of the Diploma in Human Resource Development (Dip HRD) TMU asT tN Employment Relations ERE eae dara RCo eu h asd Ce TU Une ISU TIC VEUC eC Tals Training Techniques Management Information System (MIS) ere] Entrepreneurship Skills eC hciey1m & Regulations Summary THE DIPLOMA IN LABOUR RELATIONS (Dip LR) To obtain the Diploma in Labour Relations (Dip LR), a student must pass all the fifteen (15) modules unless if one is exempted based on the exemption policy under clause 5.0. Table 3.3 illustrates the structure of the Diploma in Labour Relations (Dip LR): TABLE 3.3: Structure of the Diplor in Labour Relations (Dip LR) ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORY (15 SUBJECTS) DCIS ge VEL eC rama eld sires reality y Ey Ciao Management Information System (MIS) eave mara ta eer ny SONS ane Ante RT ea leary acute as ai Business Communication Performance and Reward Management UCC a) Human Capital Planning CISCTHE DIPLOMA IN PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION (Dip PA) To obtain the Diploma in Payroll Administration (Dip PA), a student must all the fifteen (15) modules unless if one is exempted based on the exemption policy under clause 5.0. Table 3.4 illustrates the structure of the Diploma in Payroll Administration (Dip PA). TABLE 3.4: Structure of the Diploma in Labour Relations (Dip PA) ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORY (15 SUBJECTS) Human Resource Management Business Communication Human Resources Metrics Principles of Risk Management Employment Taxation Payroll Accounting Management Information System Payroll Management Human Capital Planning Business Statistics Entrepreneurship Labour Economics Employment Law Research Methods Principles of Economics 08sCurriculum & Regulations Summary 5 ‘CTS THE DIPLOMA BREE IN HUMAN SUBJECTS) RESOURCES ANALYTI cs Business Communication (Dip HRA) eee eel teaser Human Resource Management To obtain the Diploma in Human [MEAS aA A Resources Analytics (Dip HRA), a student must pass all the fifteen (15) modules unless if one is exempted Perea ues based on the exemption policy Digital Human Capital Planning under clause 5.0. Table 3.5 illustrates ea cy the structure of the Diploma in Human Resources Analytics (Dip HRA). rc eae Prairie) eel ed Pee eGn erat Sent) TABLE 3.5: Structure of the Diploma GreeHexamtnaartlemen in Human Resources Analytics (Dip Leer Ge Natta HRA) Organizational Development Analytics Preah cote ernar oer Labour EconometricsTHE DIPLOMA IN ARBITRATION, CONCILIATION AND LABOUR LAW (Dip ACLLR) To obtain the Diploma in Arbitration, Conciliation and Labour Law (Dip ACLL), a student must pass all the fifteen (15) modules unless if one is exempted based on the exemption policy under clause 5.0. Table 3.6 illustrates the structure of the Diploma in Human Resources Analytics (Dip HRA): TABLE 3.6: Structure of the Diploma in Arbitration, Conciliation and Labour Law Regulations (Dip ACLLR) ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORY (15 SUBJECTS) Pa ceatieo EUL uals EN ke oes) een Te aU ile PTI Cece gy Employment Relations Maker carat) Eee nae aut ela seented Uma ed eee REM Er Recor tery RAC Management Information Systems 10culum & Regulations Summary Lia | 134 DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (HD HRM) HUMAN RESOURCES (SUBJECTS) Management Strategic Human Resources Management Labour Productivity Organisation Development Statistical Techniques for HR Analytics There are 10 compulsory subjects in the Higher Diploma curriculum, Students must pass ten (10) subjects, and successfully complete a research-based Dissertation to the satisfaction of the examiners in order to attain this qualification. BUSINESS (SUBJECTS) Financial Management Business Economics Marketing Management Corporate Governance and Ethics Management of Change DISSERTATIONDIPLOMA REGULATIONS INTRODUCTION As the name indicates, People Management is that part of the management function which is mainly concerned with the people who make up an organisation, and through whom that organisation achieves its goals. It pays attention to group and individual needs Oe ae uu acumen Carma enn mma Serena Rar sincnc RNa ORs cat mete Mr ume lec ROU cuca kau Riemer Cur use anc h ons Perea eure eusenia The Human Resources Manager must ensure that clear policies are developed, administered, and communicated, in the following key HR competences concerning the MERE Mena ad tence iter GEMM cece a oF UT ca see Cg CeCe ea eT Pe Ta nee eur OC CUES uae atm ernment ren tilg Safety Health & Wellness generally. People in an organisation will be discontented if these important areas are not dealt with professionally 14Curriculum & Reg ENTRY TO DIPLOMA STUDIES STUDENT ENROLMENT. A prospective student who is not already a member of IPMZ must: Vv Apply for membership to the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (forms are available from the IPMZ offices in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru and = Masvingo_ or www.ipmz.co.zw Pay the membership joining fee Pay annual ~~ membership subscription fee Pay student enrolment fee Apply to enrol as a student using the IPMZ enrolment Form available at the IPMZ offices and on www.ipmz.co.zw ne QUALIFICATIONS Prospective students must be in possession of a minimum of FIVE ‘O'LEVELS, or equivalent, including ENGLISH, MATHS OR ACCOUNTS. SINGLE SUBJECT CERTIFICATE COURSES ea cureee Me Cure TNA Cg single subject certificates although a managerial discretion may be used to Peete nua anc age being treated with its merits. ENTRY TO THE Lela = DIPLOMA Entry to the Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management is dependent on SCR CCR ae cena] Srth aati ane ice eet} the requisite 15 Diploma subjects. With DTS anacs-ty MY hl oka PEC Ree neo eRe uly reece Mec E aes a Prtaietsi a 13 7 aDIPLOMA SUBJECT RESULTS ARE GRADED AS FOLLOWS: Marks: 50-59% Pass Credit: 60-74% Credit Distinction: 75% and above RECOMMENDATION IPMZ recommends that prospective students be in employment before attempting to study at EM CMM y aes y ate mn masts helpful when completing assignments, all of PRO MMe haces re CM aes laa iae le eee Soe UR ere SOC COR eotyolta om AULT) le aC MArel ay oles SSO (e rot ae Lee CR aCe RUM LCR ILL Piet sac yecery REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ether EEC Oka Sate ‘O' Level /equivalent certificates MUST Peet SIRE Se ACR OM UIC ETT women whose names have changed should EMamaen tee ket oaueaar eens EXEMPTIONS POLICY: APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTIONS SIVA eae teeter eur eur eC eun Mee Tele ame ees OC e Rte ane en RUCeiC Ete CCUM Cena em ar etc areca Meet a cr caes Sere Cael saercucrt spade Pea em Oms cum mat ree RMA CM atte Pn eon tem eM ce RUE Cuenta een Omar ce a Oe es ci Me Te Sane See ceCurriculum & Regulations Summary EXEMPTIONS OE Cm MCR est) aCe CCS CMC) miele ere stoitn CHEN Cece cine MMe Carlee cules sa Nemec mes universities, technical colleges or recognized professional bodies are considered. The Examining Board must be recognized by IPMZ and accredited by the Ministry of Higher & Tertiary Education (MoHTE) or equivalent if it is foreign. Be CHE ere oy TUM a Loli CL lel am TC Ue ce) and content. IPMZ exempt syllabus with 90% content. Subject exemptions must be applied for on the official IPMZ Subject eS Ue Multia eCese UT ee) Vg (a) Certified copies of detailed academic transcript (indicating subject DE Tuome acm cece lel oe IR Roe tLe Ue UCL mos Peer secret Taishi cursceats (b) Exemption fee(s) - Exemptions will not be recorded until the student has paid the exemption fee(s) Oe Cer I URC eee sit at least once a quarter. The Committee is made up of three members from the Public Relations, Education and Research Committee, one TTL mod Colao ede Rem ase me ee eM UCM PLC ao Institute. The Vice President PR and Education will chair the Committee or an appointee in his absence. Three members will form a quorum. The decisions of this Committee will be final. Only appeals on account of law DN Steal tae liao A total of 50% of the 15 subjects can be exempted at Diploma level. However, it must be noted that there are seven subjects per Diploma which cannot be exempted as listed on 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3. NB: Exemptions are done subject to subject and core foundational HR subjects especially the subjects listed below are NOT EXEMPTIBLE.Curriculum & Regulations Summary THE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Dip HRM) SECTION A (NON- EXEMPTIBLE) Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection Industrial Psychology Research Methods Human Capital Planning Performance & Reward Management Employment Relations THE DIPLOMA TMA RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dip HRD) SECTION A (NON- EXEMPTIBLE) Human Resource Management STR Rag NEC Cee eg IGE PCa sso Pe Eure LMC heures Maker carat)THE DIPLOMA IN LABOUR RELATIONS (Dip LR) SECTION (NON- EXEMPTIBLE) Human Resource Management RE Tuna PO MMeI ceo Cee eo ROMEO Ail eae ad Seu) 4 THE DIPLOMA IN PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION (Dip PA) SECTION (NON- EXEMPTIBLE) Human Resources Metrics Principles of Risk Management Employment Taxation Payroll Management Business Statistics Labour Economics Employment Law Research Methods 17Curriculum & Regulations Summary SECTION (NON- EXEMPTIBLE) Human Resource Management Database Concepts and Fundamentals of Programming Data Visualisation Human Resources Intelligence Digital Human Capital Planning Information System People Analytics and Decision Making Organisational Development Analytics Labour Econometrics THE DIPLOMA IN ARBITRATION, CONCILIATION AND LABOUR LAW (Dip ACLLR) SECTION (NON- EXEMPTIBLE) Daan cee econ UE a Tema mauccates erg zeentied Osman a Td Conciliation and Arbitration Eee Rey clINSTITUTE OF PEOPLE MANAGEMENT OF ZIMBABWE (IPMZ) IPMZ HOUSE 15 ARGYLE ROAD AVONDALE HARARE HARARE TEL: +2638677198069 +263 4 700712/14/20 POST: Box 10336, Harare FAX: +263 4 700901 E-MAIL: marketing@ipmz.co.zw information@ipmz.co.zw THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP IS PRICELESS!