EQF/MQF Level 5 award in hr administration: policies, procedures, onboarding, induction and payroll (11 ECTS)
Next Intake: January 2026
Duration: 6 months
Frequency: once weekly
Target audience: 18+; HR professionals
Mode of attendance: full time
Mode of delivery: hybrid / blended learning
Fee: 1000 Eur (exc. VAT)
Module specific learning objectives:
HR Administration: Policies, Procedures, Onboarding, Induction and Payroll – 11 ECTS
a) Measure the effectiveness of procedures
b) Develop the right writing techniques for policies and procedures
c) Use the right channels to communicate policies and procedures within the organisation
d) Guide managers in properly integrating an employee within the team
e) Compose an induction programme
f) Advise the necessary stakeholders on compliance issues in relation to payroll
g) Complete FSS form
h) Develop, analyse and report fundamental KPIs from the payroll system
Total contact hours: 55 | Self-study hours: 160 | Assessment hours: 60
Assessment method: presentation, written assignment
General Information
Entry requirements
A minimum of one of the following:
- A qualification in Human Resources or similar at minimum Level 4, as well as an O level standard of English
- Level 4 Certificate of Education, as well as an O level standard of English
- MATSEC Certificate, as well as an O level standard of English
- International applicants are to have an O Level standard of English or equivalent. A proficiency test of the same standard would suffice
This list is the minimum required qualifications and it does note exclude any qualification of a higher level.
misco Business Academy will also consider RPL (Recognition Prior Learning). Any applicant that already has some form of qualifications, at the same level or higher, can apply for RPL and be exempt from certain units (terms and conditions apply).
Address/es of delivery
misco, Fino Buildings, Level 1, Mdina Road, Zone 4, Central Business District, Birkirkara CBD 4010
Zoom & Google Classroom - hybrid delivery with blended learning
Language of instruction
English Language
Hours of total learning
Total contact hours: 55 | Self-study hours: 160 | Assessment hours: 60
Structure of programme
The course will run through the 12 calendar months of the year, excluding Christmas shutdown, Easter break and Summer break
Teaching, Learning and Assessment Procedures
General pedagogical methods include:
- Lectures
- Self-directed study
- Tasks during lectures
- Group discussions
- Case studies
General assessment methods include:
- Summative methods
- Formative methods
Grading system
Grade A: 100-80
Grade B: 70-79
Grade C: 60-69
Grade D: 50-59
Grade E: 46-50
Grade F: Below 45
Success rates
100%
Fee
1000 Eur (exc. VAT)
A 500 Eur deposit is required upon registration
Payments can be done in instalments
Funding can be applied for using the Get Qualified scheme upon completion of the course
Contact details
Telephone: 22054314
Email: [email protected]
Programme leader: Ilaria Spiteri Axiak