Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a job description and recruit new staff to meet business needs.
It applies to individuals who run a small business that operates independently, or as part of a larger organisation. They have responsibility for defining future personnel requirements, determining job specifications, evaluating and selecting candidates, and recruiting staff.
Unit Sector
Management and Leadership – Small and Micro Business
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 future staff requirements. |
1.1 Calculate staffing requirements and determine the nature of employment 1.2 Determine the competencies and attitudes required 1.3 Develop a job description or position statement that accurately reflects the requirements of the role and meets legislation, codes, national standards and work health and safety (WHS) obligations 1.4 Consult with other staff where relevant to confirm requirements 1.5 Allocate budget and resources to the recruitment and selection process |
2. Conduct a selection process |
2.1 Choose an appropriate strategy to advertise vacancies 2.2 Determine if other people will be involved in the selection process and the nature of their input 2.3 Decide on the information required from candidate and selection criteria to be applied 2.4 Assess candidates against selection criteria 2.5 Short-list candidates and schedule interviews or skills demonstrations if applicable and advise relevant people of times, dates and venues 2.6 Contact referees for referee reports and investigate external sources of information about the candidate 2.7 Select the preferred candidate based on information gained |
3. Recruit and induct staff |
3.1 Secure preferred candidate's agreement 3.2 Advise unsuccessful candidates of outcomes and respond to any feedback requests 3.3 Prepare an employment contract covering conditions of employment and other documentation or forms required 3.4 Arrange for successful candidate’s induction into business |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1-1.3, 2.4-2.7 |
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Writing |
1.1-1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 |
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Numeracy |
1.1, 1.5 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 3.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 1.5, 2.1-2.7, 3.1-3.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBSMB417 Recruit staff |
Not applicable |
New unit |
No equivalent unit |
Links
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