Unit of competency Outline

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Recruit staff

Recruit staff

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBSMB417
State Code
AWF73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 strategyto 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
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF90 BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding Unit of competency