Course Title: Recruit, select and induct staff
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: EMPL5625C
Course Title: Recruit, select and induct staff
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5221 - Diploma of Business Administration
Course Contact : Sylvia Baroutis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5469
Course Contact Email:sylvia.baroutis@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Seymour Jacobson
+61 3 9925 1563
Contact time Wednesday 8.00-9.00
Nominal Hours: 50
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
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this unit.
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
The unit applies to individuals with a role in recruitment, selection and induction functions who work under the direction of a human resources manager.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff |
Element: |
1. Determine job descriptions |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Clarify time lines and requirement for appointment |
Element: |
2. Plan for selection |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Advertise vacancies for staffing requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
Element: |
3. Assess and select applicants |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Participate in interview process and assess candidates against agreed selection criteria |
Element: |
4. Appoint and induct successful candidate |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Provide successful candidate with employment contract and other documentation |
Learning Outcomes
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 may take a role in are:
- Case studies
- Collaborative classroom activities
- Team activities
- Peer interaction
- Role plays
- Reflection and discussion
- Reading text book
- Accessing materials online
We expect you to participate in and contribute to all scheduled learning activities
Teaching Schedule
| Week # | Beginning | Themes. Topics | Competencies | Pre-class reading | Assessment |
| 1 | Feb 6 | Course Introduction; Assessment overview; Groups |
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| 2 | Feb 13 | The recruitment lifecycle; Alternatives to recruitment; Recruitment planning tools |
BSBHRM402A/01 | Cole, pp 835-841 | |
| 3 | Feb 20 | Position descriptions; Legislative requirements | BSBHRM402A/01 | Cole, pp 835-841 | |
| 4 | Feb 27 | Planning for selection; Advertising | BSBHRM402A/01 & /02 |
Cole, pp 842-847 | |
| 5 | March 5 | Planning for selection; Selection panels; Interview questions; Shortlisting applicants; Scheduling initerviews and advising applicants | BSBHRM402A/02 | Cole, pp 847-860 | |
| 6 | March 12 | Assess and select applicants; The interview process; Selection panels; Developing interview questions; Types of questions - Behavioual questions |
BSBHRM402A/03 |
Cole, pp 847-860 | Assessment 1 a/b: PD/Advertisement due |
| 7 | March 19 | No class - students attend Practical Placement | |||
| 8 | March 26 | No class - students attend Practical Placement | |||
| Midsemester break April 5-11 inclusive | |||||
| 9 | April 2 |
Assess and select applicants; Appoint and induct successful condidate | BSBHRM402A/03 & /04 | Cole, pp 861-863 | Assessment 2 a/b: Interview Questions/Interviews due |
| 10 | April 9 |
Appoint and induct successful candidate; Advising managers and staff of new appointment | BSBHRM402A/04 | Cole, pp 863-868 | |
| 12 | April16 | Appoint and induct successful candidate; Advising managers and staff of new appointment | BSBHRM402A/04 | Cole, pp 863-868 | |
| 12 | April 23 | Appoint and induce successful candidate; Induction | BSBHRM402A/04 | Assessment 3: Report due | |
| 13 | April 30 | Appoint and induct successful candidate; Induction | BSBHRM402A/04 | Cole, pp 868-871 | |
| 14 | May 7 | Appoint and induce successful candidate; Induction | BSBHRM402A/04 | Assessment 4: Presentation | |
| 15 | May 14 | You as the candidate; Implications for your job search | Assessment 5: Peer Assessment | ||
| 16 | May 21 | Feedback/Interviews |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Cole, K, Management theory and practice 4th Edition, Pearson Australia, 2010 |
9781442503120 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including in-class exercises, problem-solving exercises, assignments, group or invidual projects, work log book, work journal and practical placement. Activities may include the production of technical requirements such as documents, direct observation of workplace practices and the presentation of a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio may include documents, photographs, video and/or audio files.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback througout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
For a full description of the assessment tasks to be completed, you should refer to the assessment sheet available on myRMIT Studies.
Assessment 1a: Review of documentation - Position Description due COB Week 6
You will develop a position description for a new employee to join the Valley View Publishing Organisation. (Details of this organisation can be found in the Admin Toobox).
Assessment 1b: Review of documentation - Advertisement for the position due COB Week 6
You are to develop a suitable advertisement that can be advertised in Saturday’s Age Careers supplement and can also be adapted for online use at Seek.com. You will need to investigate the required format for each purpose and the costs associated with advertising the position.
Assessment 2a: Review of documentation - Interview questions/ranking sheet due COB Week 7
You are to prepare ten interview questions, (at least eight of which will be behavioural questions). In addition, you should develop a suitable ranking sheet for use during the interviews.
Assessment 2b: Observation of interviewing techniques - Interview due COB Week 7
Your advertisement will be placed on the Learning Hub to enable other students (who are not in your group) to apply for the position. You will then work with other memebers of your group to form a panel. The panel will then shortlist, prepare for and interview applicants for the position. This will enable you to develop skills in both interviewer and interviewee techniques. You are expected to apply for one of the positions advertised by a group other than your own.
Assessment 3: Analysis of response to scenario - report to management due COB Week 12
You will prepare a written report to management on the panel’s selection decision.
Assessment 4: Analysis of response to scenario - Induction/orientation program - Presentation due in class Week 14
You will prepare and present the induction/orientation program you have developed for the new employee, to the class in a 10 minute presentation.
Assessment 5: Peer assessment due Week 15
Please note:
- All writtten assessments must be submitted with a completed and signed assignment proforma cover sheet securely stapled to the front.
- All written assessments should be submitted to the assignment dropbox on level 13 by 17:00 on the due date.
- All assessments must be submitted and assessed as competent in order to complete this unit.
- Assessment for this unit will be graded according to the matrix below.
- You may also choose to seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this unit. Please see your teacher for more information.
- Due to the complex nature of this unit, you may be asked to demonstrate competence more than once.
Assessment Matrix
| BSBHRM402A Recruit Select & Induct Staff | Position description | Advertisement | Interview Questions | Interviews | Induction | Report |
| Critical aspects | ||||||
| Demonstrated ability to work with job descriptions to source and select suitable staff | Y | Y | ||||
| Interviewing and other selection techniques that demonstrate awareness of equal opportunity and anti-descrimination requirements | Y | Y | Y | |||
| Knowledge of the human resource lifecycle | Y |
The critical aspects of assessment are a summary of the skills and knowledge you need to demonstrate competency in this unit.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit.
Evidence of the following is essential:
• demonstrated ability to work with job descriptions to source and select suitable staff
• interviewing and other selection techniques that demonstrate awareness off equal opportunity and anti-discrimination requirements
• knowledge of the human resource life cycle.
They are included here in a matrix so that you can see the relationship between the units of competency and the assessment activities.
Other Information
- Submission Requirements
All assignments must be submitted via Blackboard unless held in class
- You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ls0ydfokry9rz website.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of work for assessment is available on blackboard.
• Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Juliet Wiggins S123456, Task 2, EMPL5625C Recruit, select and induct staff, Page 1 of 10.
Marking Guide (competency):
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT). So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.
Please refer to the Final Grades table below.
Marking Guide (Grading)
:After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognized against industry standards and employability skills.
The grading is according to the following criteria:
1. LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, INITIATIVE, ENTERPRISE AND PERFORMANCE OF WORK TASK
We are looking for a high level of ability to complete all tasks independently as per the specifications as well as demonstrating a high level of initiative in your approach to recruiting, selecting and inducting staff
2. DEMONSTRATED BREADTH OF UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND A WILLINGNESS TO CONTINUE LEARNING
We are looking for depth of understanding of the key concepts and knowledge required in managing a recruitment system. You should be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of all applicable human resource legislative requirements in all the assessment tasks.
3. TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES, TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
We are looking for appropriate use of technology to assist in presenting all tasks clearly and suitable for the intended audience. You also need to show an understanding of the kinds of problems that can arise in managing a recruitment system and how these might be addressed.
4. WORK ORGANISATION, PLANNING AND SELF MANAGEMENT
We expect to see ongoing uploading of information into Pebble Pad that is relevant to the unit, full utilisation of Pebble Pad and Blackboard as per course requirements and timely submission of all required assessment tasks.
5. COMMUNICATION, PEOPLE NETWORKING, LANGUAGE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TEAMWORK
We expect to see contributions to relevant discussions and scheduled collaborate sessions. In addition your tasks should demonstrate a very good understanding of strategies for a collaborative approach to recruitent management in the workplace.
Final Grades table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher
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