Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage human resources information systems from the research and planning stages, through selection of appropriate systems, to implementation, ongoing review and system upgrades. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals with a well established, sound theoretical knowledge base in human resources management and human resources information systems (HRIS) who are proficient in using a range of specialised technical and managerial techniques to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team. They may or may not have staff who report to them but they are authorised to oversee the HRIS. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify human resources information requirements |
1.1. Collect, collate and document information requirements of users 1.2. Identify communication processes to support user needs 1.3. Agree on information requirements and communication processes with users and relevant managers 1.4. Develop a draft information systems management plan with agreed review mechanisms, timeframe and criteria 1.5. Specify information requirements in a clear and concise manner 1.6. Ensure information requirements are consistent with organisational objectives and policies 1.7. Identify resources required to meet the information requirements within budget parameters |
2. Select human resources information management system |
2.1. Agree on selection criteria for the information management system with relevant groups and individuals 2.2. Ensure that selection criteria for the system has the capability to meet organisation's objectives, policies and budget parameters 2.3. Evaluate potential systems against the criteria 2.4. Undertake cost benefit and risk analysis in relation to the systems which meet the selection criteria 2.5. Establish preferences for system and provide selection report to senior managers 2.6. Ensure that preferred system is capable of being customised to meet organisation and user requirements |
3. Implement human resources information system |
3.1. Develop implementation plan with users, other relevant groups and individuals 3.2. Confirm implementation plan's roles and responsibilities with individuals and groups involved 3.3. Assign resources to meet implementation plan timeframe, quality and other objectives 3.4. Modify implementation schedule to resolve any problems arising 3.5. Ensure groups and individuals contribute to implementation in accordance with plan objectives |
4. Monitor and evaluate performance of human resources information system |
4.1. Monitor information system performance and prepare performance reports 4.2. Obtain feedback from users about the system 4.3. Benchmark system performance against other systems, and latest trends and developments 4.4. Analyse performance gaps and current strategies and introduce improvements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Information requirements include: |
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Draft information systems management plan includes: |
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Relevant groups and individuals means: |
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Cost benefit analysis means: |
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Risk analysis means: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Workforce Development - Human Resource Management |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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