Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBSMB417 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Recruit staff

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBSMB417 - Recruit staff
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Management and Leadership – Small and Micro Business field of work and include access to:

workplace policies and procedures

legislation, regulations, Codes and Standards relevant to staff recruitment, selection and induction

case studies or, where possible, real situations

interaction with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan for future staff requirements.
  • Calculate staffing requirements and determine the nature of employment
  • Determine the competencies and attitudes required
  • 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
  • Consult with other staff where relevant to confirm requirements
  • Allocate budget and resources to the recruitment and selection process
       
Element: Conduct a selection process
  • Choose an appropriate strategyto advertise vacancies
  • Determine if other people will be involved in the selection process and the nature of their input
  • Decide on the information required from candidate and selection criteria to be applied
  • Assess candidates against selection criteria
  • Short-list candidates and schedule interviews or skills demonstrations if applicable and advise relevant people of times, dates and venues
  • Contact referees for referee reports and investigate external sources of information about the candidate
  • Select the preferred candidate based on information gained
       
Element: Recruit and induct staff
  • 3.1 Secure preferred candidate's agreement
  • Advise unsuccessful candidates of outcomes and respond to any feedback requests
  • Prepare an employment contract covering conditions of employment and other documentation or forms required
  • Arrange for successful candidate’s induction into business
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 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

Evidence of the ability to:

calculate staffing requirements

identify the personal attributes, knowledge and skills required for a particular role

prepare a job description or position statement

develop selection criteria and interview questions

participate in interviews and other selection techniques including assessing candidates against selection criteria to short-list them

obtain referees' reports

advise unsuccessful candidates of the results

secure preferred candidate’s agreement and provide an employment contract

arrange induction.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the differences between employees and contractors

outline the components of a job description or position statement

explain legislation relevant to recruitment, selection and induction of staff for small business

identify sources of information on conditions of employment, including employee entitlements, awards and agreements

identify potential strategies for advertising vacancies

outline external sources of information about candidates

explain a range of interviewing techniques and other selection processes and their application.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Calculate staffing requirements and determine the nature of employment 
Determine the competencies and attitudes required 
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 
Consult with other staff where relevant to confirm requirements 
Allocate budget and resources to the recruitment and selection process 
Choose an appropriate strategyto advertise vacancies 
Determine if other people will be involved in the selection process and the nature of their input 
Decide on the information required from candidate and selection criteria to be applied 
Assess candidates against selection criteria 
Short-list candidates and schedule interviews or skills demonstrations if applicable and advise relevant people of times, dates and venues 
Contact referees for referee reports and investigate external sources of information about the candidate 
Select the preferred candidate based on information gained 
3.1 Secure preferred candidate's agreement 
Advise unsuccessful candidates of outcomes and respond to any feedback requests 
Prepare an employment contract covering conditions of employment and other documentation or forms required 
Arrange for successful candidate’s induction into business 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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