Course Title: Recruit, Select and Induct Staff
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: BUSM9938C
Course Title: Recruit, Select and Induct Staff
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5136 - Diploma of Business Administration
Course Contact : Seymour Jacobson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1563
Course Contact Email:seymour.jacobson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Judy Heard
Email: judy.heard@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 9925 1651
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers all aspects of selection and recruitment relevant to managers who are not specialists in the area. It ensures that managers engage in appropriate planning and that selection and induction leads to the recruitment and retention of high quality staff. This unit is almost essential for those who now have (or are likely to have) an involvement in or responsibility for recruiting, selecting and/or inducting staff.
Course delivery is classroom face to face and includes activities, presentations, multi-media delivery, and includes online activities and resources.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBMGT506A Recruit, Select and Induct Staff |
Element: |
1. Determine future people needs |
Performance Criteria: |
Planning for future people requirements is consistent with strategic and operational plans |
Element: |
2. Select appropriate people |
Performance Criteria: |
Persons involved in assessment/selection process are appropriate for the position |
Element: |
3. Confirm employment arrangements |
Performance Criteria: |
Inform relevant people of the selection decision and prepare development plan based on selection process |
Learning Outcomes
As for elements above.
Details of Learning Activities
Students are required to attend all classes to complete activities and in class assessments. The class activities provide an opportunity to develop skills and apply theory to real life situations. The classroom learning activities students will take a role in are:
• Case studies
• Collaborative classroom activities
• Team activities
• Peer interaction
• Role Plays
• Reflection and discussion
• Reading the text book
• Accessing materials on line
Workplace Learning
Over the course of the workplacement research including observation and interview of key management and Human Resource staff will form the basis of the final assessment. It is highly recommended that workplacement begins as soon as possible so these activities can be undertaken to meet the assessment requirements.
Teaching Schedule
Week Beginning |
Topics |
Resources |
Competencies |
Week 1 |
Course Introduction
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Online Learning Hub |
BSBMGT506A/01 BSBMGT506A/02 BSBMGT506A/03 |
Week 2 |
Recruitment Planning Tools- Job Analysis |
Compton Chapter 2 & 3
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BSBMGT506A/01 |
Week 3 |
Recruitment Planning Tools- Job Description |
Compton Chapter 2 & 3 |
BSBMGT506A/01 |
Week 4 |
Recruitment Planning Tools - Person Specifications & Revision |
Compton Chapter 2 & 3 | BSBMGT506A/01 |
Week 5 |
In Class Assessment - Open Book Assessment 1 Manadatory Attendance |
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Week 6 |
Legal Implications for Recruitment and Selection Assessment 4 Distributed |
Compton Chapter 10 | BSBMGT506A/02 BSBMGT506A/03 |
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Mid Semester Break (Student Vacation) From and including Thursday 20 to return Thursday 27 March |
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Week 7 |
Sourcing and Attracting Candidates | Compton Chapter 4 | BSBMGT506A/02 |
Week 8 |
Selection Processes Assessment 2 Distributed |
Compton Chapters 6,7,8 | BSBMGT506A/02 |
Week 9 |
Interviewing | Compton Chapters 7,8 | BSBMGT506A/02 |
Week 10 |
Interviewing & Assessment 2 Preparation | Compton Chapters 7,8 | BSBMGT506A/02 |
Week 11 |
Assessment Preparation Assessment 2 Part A |
Assessment 2 Guidelines | |
Week 12 |
Assessment Role PlayConfirming Employment Conditions Assessment 2 – Part B Part A - due on day of Role Play Mandatory Attendance |
Assessment 2 Guidelines | |
Week 13 |
Confirming Employment Conditions/Assessment 3 Preparation Assessment 3 Distributed |
Compton – Chapter 9 |
BSBMGT506A/03 |
Week 14 |
Planning for Employment – Workplace Induction/ Assessment 3 Preparation | Compton Chapter 11 | BSBMGT506A/03 |
Week 15 |
Assessment 3 Preparation Assessment 3 Due |
Assessment 3 Guidelines | |
Week 16 |
You as the candidate – Implications for your job search | BSBMGT506A/02 BSBMGT506A/03 |
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Week 17 |
Course Review Assessment 4 Due |
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Week 18 |
Assessment Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Compton, R Morrissey, W & Nankervis, A 2006 Effective Recruitment & Selection Practices, 4th edn, CCH Australia, Sydney |
References
Cole, K. 2005, Management: Theory and Practice, Pearson Education, Sydney
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Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
To successfully complete this course a Pass in all assessments is required. Assessments may include in-class assessment on key concepts and theories and participation in interview role plays. Assessment tasks are also incorporated into workplacement through research into the organisation’s recruitment, selection and induction policies and procedures.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 – Individual Mark 10%
Answer an in-class assessment on key concepts and theories covered in this course.
This assessment task is underpinned by these competencies: BSBMGT506A/01 Determine future people needs
Assessment 2
Part 2A – Interview Guide - Group Mark 20%
Prepare and carry out the following tasks:
Work in small group of 2 people to build a job description for an administration position using the concepts covered in class.
From the job description, prepare a list of selection criteria and an interview guide to be used in a role play for Part 2B - Interview Role play.
This assessment task is underpinned by these competencies:
BSBMGT506A/01Determine future people needs
BSBMGT506A/02Select appropriate people
Part 2B – Interview Role Play - Group Mark 20%
and use these questions and structure to role-play an appropriate selection interview of no more than 15 minutes as a class presentation.
This assessment task is underpinned by these competencies: BSBMGT506A/02Select appropriate people
Assessment 3 – Confirm Employment and Induct – Group Mark 20%
Prepare a letter of offer for the successful candidate with an induction plan attached. The letter of offer must include conditions of employment as approved for the position.
This assessment task is underpinned by these competencies:
BSBMGT506A/03 Confirm employment arrangements
Assessment 4 – Workplace Investigation Portfolio – Individual Mark 30%
Over the course of the semester students are to investigate recruitment and selection practices in their work placement. This includes interviewing managers, HR staff and the collection of documents including policy and procedures for recruitment and selection.
This assessment task is underpinned by these competencies:
BSBMGT506A/01Determine future people needs
BSBMGT506A/02Select appropriate people
BSBMGT506A/03 Confirm employment arrangements
Grading
All assessments are graded. To pass the course, students must have a minimum Pass grade in each assessment and achieve competency in all course elements.
Assessment Matrix
Students will be assessed directly against a mixture of the elements and performance criteria listed in the National Competency - BSBMGT506A Recruit, Select and Induct Staff
| Element | Ass 1 | Ass 2 | Ass 3 | Ass 4 |
| BSBMGT506A/01 Determine future people needs |
X |
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| BSBMGT506A/02 Select appropriate people |
X |
X |
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| BSBMGT506A/03 Confirm employment arrangements |
X |
X |
Other Information
Online Learning Materials
Online learning materials can be accessed through the RMIT Online Learning Hub. Materials available include weekly workshop slides, assessment details and updates. It is highly recommended that these be accessed weekly before attending class.
Academic Administration Procedures
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. it also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
Examples of plagiarism include:
• Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
• Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
• Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
• Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and
• Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
For further information including “Plagiarism (and how to avoid it): Resources for Students” please refer to the Plagiarism section of the RMIT Policies, available at http://http://www.rmit.edu.au/governance/policies in the Teaching and Learning Policy section.
Submission of written work/assessment
All of your written work must conform with RMIT’s guidelines “Written Reports And Essays: Guidelines For Referencing And Presentation In RMIT Business” which can be found at: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s9sx559hurvc.rtf
All of your written assessment must be lodged by the due date in the format specified for the particular assessment task. Written assessment must have a footer containing: student number, student name, course code, title of assessment and teacher’s name.
Staple your assignment. Please do not place in plastic binders or plastic pockets.
Attach a signed Assignment Cover Sheet to each submission of written work or assessment. Cover Sheets are available near the lifts on Level 13 or from http://mams.rmit.edu.au/7ksj9bbov094.doc
You must keep a copy of your assignment/written work, which can be produced if the original is lost or damaged.
Supervised Assessment
Unless otherwise instructed by your class teacher, course coordinator or invigilator, the following conditions apply to your supervised assessments:
• All answers are written in blue or black pen only. Answers written in other colours or pencil will not be marked, excluding diagrams.
• The only materials which may be brought into the assessment room are blue or black pens, pencil, eraser and correction fluid. Items such as electronic dictionaries, mobile phones, electronic devices, written material and paper are not to be brought into the assessment room. It is a breach of assessment conditions to have any unauthorized materials or equipment in the assessment room.
• Assessment papers, questions and other material provided by the University are not to be removed from the assessment room.
• There is no communication of any kind with any person either inside or outside the assessment venue, apart from the assessment supervisor/invigilator or course teachers.
Special Consideration
Special Consideration is a process that enables the University to take account of unexpected circumstances such as illness, injury or bereavement that affect a student’s performance in assessment. Special Consideration can be applied for to obtain:
a) Alternative Assessment
b) Extension of Time
c) Equitable Assessment Arrangement
d) Deferred Assessment
You may apply for special consideration up to and no later than 48 hours (2 working days) after the date of test/exam or due date for assessment. Forms are available from BTS Reception on Level 13 or from http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/forms
Grounds for special Consideration may include illness, accident, bereavement, hardship/trauma. All supporting documentation must be included with your application. Completed forms must be addressed submitted to the Hub on Level 4 Building 108. Further information can be accessed from http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Appealing Assessment
You are entitled to appeal assessment results. Any appeal should be submitted to the Course Co-ordinator Student Liaison, Seymour Jacobson not more than 10 days after receiving notice of the result for the assessment. Please refer to RMIT Policy – Appeal Against Assessment Result available at http://www.rmit.edu.au/governance/policies in the Teaching and Learning Policy area.
Non and Late Submission of Work
If you do not attempt an assessment or meet an assessment deadline and have not been granted Special Consideration, you will not receive a mark for the assessment and be deemed NYC (Not Yet Competent).
Relevant previous study or work/life experience and credit in this course
RMIT University recognises nationally accredited or endorsed qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued to the student by other Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s).
Also, RMIT provides credit for work experience or other forms of life experience that match the learning outcomes/competencies of RMIT courses. You must provide evidence that is current, relevant valid, and verifiable that your experience matches the learning outcomes/competencies of the relevant course for which you are seeking credit. This evidence may include formal qualifications (certificates, etc); work samples; references; documents. Please speak to your teacher before applying.
To apply, you should obtain an RPL Information Sheet from BTS Reception on Level 13. Forms are also available at Reception or from the RMIT Website at http://www.rmit.edu.au/student-records/studentforms . You should complete the appropriate form (RPL and/or Credit Transfer), attach the relevant supporting documentation and submit to the Program Coordinator via Level 13 reception within one month of enrolling.
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