Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 4
Unit No:
R/506/2909
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
33 hours

Assessment Guidance

All Assessment Criteria must be met and assessed in line with Skills CFA Assessment Strategy.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the principles and theories underpinning recruitment, selection and induction practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain workforce planning techniques.

  • 1.2

    Describe the information needed to identify recruitment requirements.

  • 1.3

    Assess the impact of an organisation’s structure and culture on its recruitment and selection policies and practices.

  • 1.4

    Analyse the factors involved in establishing recruitment and selection criteria.

  • 1.5

    Evaluate the suitability of different recruitment and selection methods for different roles.

  • 1.6

    Analyse patterns of employment that affect the recruitment of staff.

  • 1.7

    Explain the factors to be taken into account when developing job specifications, personal specifications and job advertisements.

  • 1.8

    Explain the induction process.

  • 1.9

    Explain the relationship between human resource processes and the induction processes.


2

Be able to recruit people into an organisation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Determine current staffing needs.

  • 2.2

    Identify current skills needs from identified staffing needs.

  • 2.3

    Identify future workforce needs.

  • 2.4

    Develop a resourcing plan that addresses identified needs within budgetary limitations.

  • 2.5

    Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different methods of recruitment for an identified role.

  • 2.6

    Explain how recruitment policies and practices meet legal and ethical requirements.

  • 2.7

    Select the most appropriate method of recruitment for identified roles.


3

Be able to select appropriate people for the role.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Plan assessment processes that are valid and reliable.

  • 3.2

    Provide those involved in the selection process with sufficient information to enable them to make informed decisions.

  • 3.3

    Justify assessment decisions with evidence.

  • 3.4

    Inform applicants of the outcome of the process in line with organisational procedures.

  • 3.5

    Evaluate the effectiveness of the selection process.

  • 3.6

    Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements when carrying out selection assessments.


4

Be able to induct people into an organisation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Develop induction materials that meet operational and new starters’ needs.

  • 4.2

    Explain to new starters organisational policies, procedures and structures.

  • 4.3

    Explain to new starters their role and responsibilities.

  • 4.4

    Explain to new starters their entitlements and where to go for help.

  • 4.5

    Assess new starters’ training needs.

  • 4.6

    Confirm that training is available that meets operational and new starters’ needs.

  • 4.7

    Provide support that meets new starters’ needs throughout the induction period.