Recruitment consulting is an attractive career path for ambitious sales people with the right combination of people skills and self-motivation. If you’d like to help people develop and enhance their career and assist companies to move their business forward, this is the perfect course for you.
The Certificate of Recruitment Consulting is an online professional development program designed to give individuals with little or no prior recruitment experience the knowledge, skills and tools to succeed in the exciting and fast paced recruitment industry.
This online recruitment course is a sales focused program aimed at helping new recruiters build their desk with a focus on new business development. You will learn how to conduct a job analysis, write a job and person specification, explore recruitment methods and sources, as well as interview techniques and preparation. You will also learn the critical skills required to prepare for candidate selection, conduct successful interviews, make selection decisions and manage the recruitment cycle in alignment with organisational objectives.
You will learn the full recruitment process from sales; business development strategies; calling clients; meeting with and presenting to clients; qualifying candidates; screening and interviewing candidates; presenting candidates to clients; presenting opportunities to candidates; negotiating offers and time management strategies.
On completion of this course, you will have gained the knowledge, skills and tools to succeed in the fast-paced recruitment industry as a recruitment consultant.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Develop and provide employment management services to candidates
- Candidate retention
- Candidate information / testing
- Training and needs analysis (TLNA)
- Capability analysis
- Economic activity
- Casualisation of workforce
- Average working hours
- Contract employment
- Portability of skills
- Impact of technology
- Core vocational skills
- Supporting candidates
- Counselling and preparation
- Career advice
- Work health and safety (WHS)
- Standard entitlements
- Safework Australia
- Training solutions
- Identify training needs
- Training plan
- Expectations / outcomes
- Performance indicators
- Candidate management
- Monitoring strategies
- Post placement support
- Expanding management services
Unit 2 - Manage the recruitment process for client organisations
- Client recruitment strategy
- Workforce planning
- Statistical reporting
- Successful research tools
- Recruitment strategy
- Accurate performance indicators
- Performance reviews
- Candidate profiling
- Performance gaps
- Induction processes
- Cost effectiveness analysis
- Job specifications
- Recruitment needs
- Remuneration, wages and salaries
- Unlawful discrimination
- Recruitment process
- Job specifications
- Client organisational needs
- Source potential candidates
- Conduct job interviews
- Assess and select candidates
- Candidate meeting selection criteria
- Forward candidate profiles to client
- Client interview preparation
- Resume components
- Ability tests
- Relevant education and training
- Conduct job offer
- Placement follow up
- Terms and conditions
- Letter of offer
- Client satisfaction survey
Unit 3 - Develop and implement strategies to source and assess candidates
- Potential candidate channels
- Sourcing candidates
- Statutory requirements
- Procedural requirements
- Contract Law
- Common law
- 5 step strategic plan
- Advertisement copy
- Job specifications
- Interview potential clients
- Preliminary screening
- Appraisal assessments
- Candidate rights
- Raw skills assessment
- Test method validation
- Assess and select candidates
- Contract to provide services
- Candidate suitability
- Inform all candidates of selection
- Successful candidate briefing
- Negotiate placement
Unit 4 - Develop and implement business development strategies to expand client base
- Identify potential clients
- Marketing and promotional plans
- Past business relationships
- The prospecting plan
- Strategies for effectiveness
- Relationships with clients
- Communication strategies
- Negotiation and sales techniques
- Workplace diversity
- Viable options to employer
- Client business requirements
- Action plans
- Preparing a tender or proposal
- Solicited business proposal
- Manage client relationships
- Proposal follow-up
- Future work requirements
- Visual / Oral emphasis
- Contract characteristics
- Negotiate business requirements
- Client satisfaction
- Performance monitoring plan (PMP)
- Data analysis plans
- Online business networking
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
It was a great experience and it really helps me to enhance and develops new skills necessary for my job and the organization’s objective.
M. Gobrin, Underwood, QLD | Certificate of Recruitment Consulting
What a brilliant way to be able to get extra qualifications especially during Covid
A.Stephens, Hervey Bay, QLD | Certificate of Recruitment Consulting
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 60 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $200.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Recruitment Consultant
- Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- Recruitment Officer
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