Would you like to help people find their dream job? Does the thought of shaping the culture and success of an organisation excite you? If so, the highly rewarding and exciting career of a recruitment consultant might be for you.
The Certificate of Recruitment is designed to provide an understanding of the first stage of managing people – attracting and selecting staff. This online course will explore recruitment and human resource management strategies, including workforce planning and forecasting.
This online recruitment course will show you 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.
This professional development course also shows you how to develop and implement prospecting strategies to expand your client base, as well as how to source and assess candidates and provide services that assist in retention and successful candidate management.
On completion of this course, you will have gained the knowledge, skills and tools to succeed in the fast-paced recruitment industry as a 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
- Legislative requirements
- Implementation and results
- Candidate commitment
- Population changes
- Economic activity
- Labour market trends
- Casualisation of workforce
- Average working hours
- Contract employment
- Portability of skills
- Globalisation
- Impact of technology
- Lifelong learning
- Core vocational skills
- Supporting candidates
- Counselling and preparation
- Career advice
- Organisation policy
- Work health and safety (WHS)
- Legislative industrial relations matters
- Standard entitlements
- Safe Work Australia
- Training solutions
- Identify candidates training needs
- Training plan
- Expectations / outcomes
- Performance indicators
- Candidate management
- Monitoring strategies and methods
- Post placement support
- Evaluate employment management services
- Expanding management services
Unit 2 - Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
- Induction policies and procedures
- Strategic and operational plans
- Recruitment and selection policies
- Technology efficiency
- Trial forms
- Staff communication
- Recruit and select staff
- Determine future HR needs
- Position descriptions
- Vacancy specifications
- Access to training
- Advertising positions
- Organisational policies
- Legal requirements
- Selection procedures
- Job offers
- Staff induction
- Training
- Induction processes
- Probationary employees
Unit 3 - Develop and implement business development strategies to expand client base
- Identify potential clients
- Marketing and promotional plans
- The labour market
- Past business relationships
- The prospecting plan
- Strategies for effectiveness
- Initiate relationships with potential clients
- Communication strategies
- Assertive communication
- Negotiation and sales techniques
- Workplace diversity
- Legislative requirements
- Viable, realistic options to employer
- Client business requirements
- Problem solving
- The legal model
- Action plans
- Preparing a tender or proposal
- Solicited and unsolicited business proposal
- 7 basic steps to produce a 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
- Expanding client base
- Assess established networks
- Build relationships with potential clients
- Online business networking
- Ishikawa diagrams
Unit 4 - Develop and implement strategies to source and assess candidates
- Potential candidate channels
- Sourcing candidates
- Statutory and regulatory requirements
- Procedural requirements
- Contract Law
- Common law
- 5 step strategic plan
- Advertisement copy
- Job specifications
- Screen and 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 / selection
- Inform candidates of selection
- Successful candidate briefing
- Negotiate placement
Unit 5 - Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
- Approval to fill position
- Timelines and requirements
- Future organisational needs
- Recruitment strategies
- Human Resource Management (HRM)
- Job description
- Policies and procedures
- Legislative requirements
- National standards
- Workplace health and safety
- Internal and external recruitment
- Succession and career planning
- Competency profiling
- HR management
- Job analysis and design
- Competencies required
- Advertisement wording
- Advertising channels
- Advertise vacancies
- Selection panel
- Interview preparation
- Questions and testing
- Short-listing applicants
- Resume importance
- Referees and previous experience
- Schedule interviews
- Selection process
- Interview plans / format
- Questioning techniques
- Active listening
- Assess candidates
- Supervisor role
- Contacting referees
- Candidate selection
- Advise unsuccessful candidates
- Induction processes
- Employment contract / forms
- Arrange candidate induction
- Training needs analysis
- Legal aspects of induction
- Buddy systems / mentoring
- Probation periods
- Continuous improvement
Unit 6 - Manage the recruitment process for client organisations
- Client recruitment strategy
- Workforce planning
- Performance management
- Statistical reporting
- Primary and secondary sources
- Successful research tools
- Department of Employment
- Industry and employee associations
- Recruitment strategy
- Accurate performance indicators
- Elements of a PMP
- Performance reviews
- Client recommendations
- Test method validation
- Candidate profiling
- Performance gaps
- Forecasting
- Induction processes
- Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA)
- Job specifications
- Client job analysis
- Recruitment needs
- Organisation recruitment strategy
- Future workforce needs
- Remuneration, wages and salaries
- Awards
- Concise job specifications
- Unlawful discrimination
- Liability
- Diversity
- Recruitment process
- Selection plan
- Job specifications
- Performance gaps
- Client organisational needs
- Legal responsibilities
- Recruitment advertisements
- Source potential candidates
- Conduct job interviews
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Assess and select candidates
- Candidate meeting selection criteria
- Assessment and selection process
- Shortlist suitable candidates
- Complete placement process
- Recommended candidates
- Forward candidate profiles to client
- Advice and support to candidates
- Client interview preparation
- Resume components
- Ability tests
- Relevant education and training
- Selection decisions – inform candidates
- Conduct job offer
- Placement follow-up
- Terms and conditions
- Letter of offer
- Client satisfaction survey
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.
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;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 90 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: $300.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the 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
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