Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to source candidates and to assess their suitability for available positions.
The unit applies to individuals working in a human resources job role, as well as those for whom recruitment and onboarding are part of their broader duties.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Technical Skills – Human Resources
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan for recruitment |
1.1 Establish recruitment requirements and authority to fill position 1.2 Consult with relevant stakeholders about job descriptions, selection criteria and workforce strategy 1.3 Contribute to development of job descriptions that accurately reflect the role requirements according to relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements 1.4 Implement strategies to assist in sourcing candidates according to organisational policies and procedures |
2. Screen and interview potential candidates |
2.1 Conduct preliminary screening with candidates according to legislative requirements 2.2 Organise and conduct interviews and selection activities according to organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Carry out skills assessment relevant to the position 2.4 Obtain relevant additional information from candidates |
3. Assess and select candidates |
3.1 Consult with relevant stakeholders to conduct assessment and selection process according to organisational policy and legislative requirements 3.2 Assess candidates against specified selection criteria and referee reports 3.3 Prepare recommendations for relevant stakeholders and document according to organisational procedures |
4. Manage candidate outcomes |
4.1 Inform all candidates of selection decisions 4.2 Provide feedback to candidates according to organisational policies and procedures 4.3 Secure preferred candidate’s agreement 4.4 Coordinate necessary documentation according to organisational procedures, observing confidentiality and privacy requirements |
5. Onboard successful candidate |
5.1 Advise relevant stakeholders of new appointment, including start date 5.2 Make necessary administrative arrangements for pay and employee record keeping 5.3 Coordinate successful candidate’s onboarding according to organisational policies and procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
SKILL |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Self-management |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff.
Supersedes but is not equivalent to:
- BSBEMS401 Develop and implement business development strategies to expand client base
- BSBEMS402 Develop and implement strategies to source and assess candidates
- BSBEMS403 Develop and provide employment management services to candidates
- BSBEMS404 Manage the recruitment process for client organisations
- BSBSMB417 Recruit staff.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10