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Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/2791
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Administer the recruitment and selection process
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
15.2 Administration
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

N/A.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Understand how to advertise job vacancies

1.1

Explain organisational policies, procedures and constraints that affect the area of responsibility

1.2

Explain the procedures to identify and process personnel requirements in the organisation

1.3

Explain ways in which personnel requirements are expressed in job descriptions and persons specifications

1.4

Explain how to interpret personnel requirements in job descriptions and persons specifications

1.5

Describe the current legislation, that applies when dealing with recruitment and selection

1.6

Clarify the limits and scope of their responsibilities and authority in administering the recruitment and selection process

1.7

Describe the types of information to include in a job advertisement

1.8

Explain the legal/organisational requirements that affect the type of information in the job advertisement

1.9

Explain how to place advertisements in different locations

1.10

Explain how to liaise with recruitment agencies

2

Understand how to respond to potential applicants

2.1

Describe the type of information that should be in an application pack

2.2

Describe the types of queries that applicants may have

2.3

Explain how to respond to the queries that applicants may have

2.4

Explain how to keep records of responses received

2.5

Clarify the purpose of keeping records of responses received

3

Understand how to administer the selection process

3.1

Describe organisational procedures used to shortlist the applicants

3.2

Describe the procedures and methods for contacting shortlisted candidates to invite them to participate in the selection process

3.3

Explain how to process feedback for unsuccessful applicants

3.4

Describe the different types of selection processes that may be used and how they work

3.5

Clarify the selection processes used in the organisation and their role in those

3.6

Explain the administrative support needed for different types of selection processes

3.7

Explain the procedures for obtaining the resources needed for the selection process

3.8

Describe the range of documentation that is used for selection by their organisation

3.9

Clarify the purpose of giving candidates a favourable impression of the organisation

3.10

Describe the range of records that must be kept following the selection process

3.11

Explain the purpose of following organisational procedures for keeping records following the selection process

4

Understand how to administer the appointment process

4.1

Describe the range of pre-employment checks

4.2

Explain how to carry out pre-employment checks

4.3

Explain how to format offer letters and employment contracts

4.4

Explain the purpose of confidentiality and security of record keeping

5

Be able to advertise job vacancies

5.1

Confirm the personnel requirements with the responsible person

5.2

Confirm the information that will appear in the job advertisement

5.3

Confirm how the vacancy will be advertised

5.4

Advertise the vacancy as agreed

5.5

Liaise with relevant agencies to confirm details of job vacancies

5.6

Liaise with the relevant agencies to make sure they understand the requirements of the organisation

6

Be able to respond to potential applicants

6.1

Send out application packs or other information to potential applicants

6.2

Respond appropriately to queries from potential applicants

6.3

Maintain records of responses received

7

Be able to administer the selection process

7.1

Collate applications and make available to those involved in the selection

7.2

Invite shortlisted candidates to take part in the selection process

7.3

Process feedback to unsuccessful applicants

7.4

Keep records of responses from shortlisted candidates

7.5

Provide appropriate support for the selection process

7.6

Help to make sure candidates have a positive impression of the organisation

7.7

Keep records of the outcomes of the selection process

8

Be able to administer the appointment process

8.1

Carry out appropriate pre-employment checks

8.2

Format and send out offer letters and employment contracts

8.3

Maintain records of the recruitment and selection process in line with current legislation and organisational requirements

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