Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Recruitment, selection and induction policies and procedures may address:
application processing
competency profiling
documentation and use of standard forms
equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and diversity principles
interviewing methodologies
job analysis
job classifications, assessment centres
job description
job evaluation
privacy and confidentiality
probationary periods
psychometric assessment
recruitment advertising
reference checks
selection panels and their composition
the application of commercial software packages to improve efficiency in recruitment and selection processes
training for new staff
use of external agencies
Relevant managers and sections includes:
those who have a role in the recruitment selection or induction processes
Advertising may occur through:
internal channels
internet
newspapers
radio
recruitment agencies or specialists
television
Specialists may include:
recruitment agencies
remuneration specialists
staff who run security checks
vocational psychologists
Selection procedures may include:
aptitude test or IQ tests
behaviour in leaderless groups
demonstration of techniques or technical skills
interviews, including structured interviews, behavioural interviews or other interviewing methodologies
peer assessments
personality testing
psychometric testing
referee reports
use of an assessment centre
work samples

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
development of a policy and procedures framework for recruitment, selection and induction OR critical analysis of an existing policy and procedures framework for recruitment, selection and induction
knowledge of relevant legislation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
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:
assessment of written reports on recruitment, selection and induction processes
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of training and other forms of support provided to all persons involved in the recruitment and selection process
evaluation of trialling of forms and documents that support policies and procedures
review of documentation outlining feedback obtained from participants and relevant managers on the extent to which the induction process is meeting its objectives
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and selection processes.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other units form the Diploma of Human Resource Management.