Course Title: Plan and Organise Human Resource in a Justice Environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: BUSM7806
Course Title: Plan and Organise Human Resource in a Justice Environment
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6077 - Advanced Diploma of Justice
Course Contact : Irene Pagliarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254581
Course Contact Email:irene.pagliarella@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
VBQU372 Apply Oral & Written Communication Skills in a Justice Environment
Course Description
This course deals with the skills and knowledge required to recruit and select staff within the framework of existing human or staffing resource plans or policies in the justice environment. It supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for job roles that involve human resource management including professional development, staffing, recruiting, induction practices and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBQU383 Plan and Organise Human Resource in a Justice Environment |
Element: |
2. Select the most suitable candidate |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Selection procedures and techniques are identified which are suitable to the position and organisational environment 2.2 Selection procedure chosen complies with legislative and organisational requirements 2.3 Applications are screened against the key selection criteria 2.4 Selection interviews are organised effectively and in compliance with legislative requirements 2.5 Reference/referee checks are conducted 2.6 Terms and conditions of employment are communicated to, and acknowledged by, candicates 2.7 The most suitable candidate for the position is recommended
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Element: |
1. Recruit suitable candidates for a specified position in accordance with legislative/practice requirement |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The need for the position is established prior to beginning the recruitment procedure 1.2 Job descriptions are developed which contain task description, personnel specifications and key selection critieria 1.3 Recruitment strategies are identified which are appropriae to the position and organisational environment 1.4 Job descriptions and recruitment strategy comply with legislative requirements 1.5 Recruitment strategy selected is timely |
Learning Outcomes
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Details of Learning Activities
Students will be involved in a range of learning activities including: lectures, tuturials, class discussion, group/individual work on designated tasks, audio-visual presentations, and interactions with individuals and groups from human resources departments of the justice environemnt
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Introduction to Human Resource in a Justice Environment and analysis of job roles, skill sets and capabiliies
Week 2
Identify the need for a position in the context of the organisational goals and objectives
Develop job descriptions, personnel specifications and key selection criteria
Week 3
Identify selection procedures in compliance with with legislative and organisational requirements
Week 4
Communicating in a range of organisational environments
Week 5
Identify different selection processes and techniques
Week 6
Simulated interviews addressing key selection criteria
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be provided a range of learning material to support their learning
Overview of Assessment
Students will be required to:
Prepare a report outlining skill sets and capabilities that are necessary to meet the organisational goals and objectives of a justice organisation
Prepare an analysis of recruitment ,selection strategies and legislative compliance relevant to a justice organisation
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: The report will contribute 55% of the overall mark
Assessement 2: The analysis of the recruitment process will contribute 30% of the overall mark
Active participation and interactive involvement will contribute 15% of the overall mark
Assessment activities are linked to the learning outcomes and will assess knowledge of current professional practices relating to employment, interview techniques and procesures. Students will also be required to demonsrate their skills in problem solving, communicating in a range of organisational environments and addressing the skill sets to meet organisational requirements and objectives
Assessment Matrix
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