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 professional might be for you.
The Certificate of Recruitment provides the crucial skills and knowledge you need to manage and coordinate recruitment and onboarding for a business or organisation.
In this recruitment course, you will explore organisational needs, future projections, compliance, and recruitment costs. You will also develop skills in creating accurate job descriptions and workforce strategies, including candidate sourcing, preliminary screening, interviews, and candidate selection.
You will explore appointment processes, providing feedback, establishing agreements, contractual obligations, pay and superannuation. You will also learn to develop and update recruitment and onboarding policies and procedures, assess technology for process improvement, and ensure compliance with legislation and organisational requirements.
On completion of this program, you will feel confident to manage the entire recruitment and onboarding lifecycle for a business or organisation.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
- Establish recruitment requirements
- Organisational needs
- Future needs
- Staff skills
- Compliance
- Recruitment costs
- Approval to fill position
- Consultation with stakeholders regarding job descriptions and workforce strategy
- Strategies to source candidates
- Conduct preliminary screening with candidates
- Conduct interviews and selection activities
- Appraisal assessments
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Candidate rights
- Conducting assessment and selection processes
- Assessing candidates against specific criteria]
- Referee reports
- Unsuccessful candidates
- Successful candidates
- Formal letter/appointment
- Providing feedback to candidates
- Candidate agreement
- Letter of offer/appointment/agreement
- Contractual obligations
- Notify others of appointment
- Start date
- Necessary administrative arrangements
- Employee information form
- Pay and superannuation
- Fair work information statement
- Tax File No
- Employee manual
- Coordinate successful candidates induction/onboarding
Unit 2 - Manage recruitment and onboarding
- Identify existing recruitment and onboarding policies
- Key features
- Areas that link to recruitment polices and procedures
- Strategic plans
- Operational plans
- Staff requirements
- Legislation
- Assess technology to improve recruitment processes
- Common technology requirements
- Technology meets these requirements
- How staff are using the technology
- Assess technology to improve recruitment processes
- Update existing policies and procedures
- Obtain support from stakeholders
- Create and adjust documents
- Job descriptions
- Employment contracts
- Letter of offer
- Selection forms
- Employee handbooks
- Communicate policies and procedures to relevant staff
- Provide training where required
- Determine future HR requirements
- Techniques
- Competencies
- Forecasting models
- Scenarios
- Collaboration
- Advertising of vacant positions
- Utilising specialists – outsources
- Selection procedures
- Processes for advertising applicants of selection outcomes
- Example of letter of offer
- Ensure job offers and contracts are prepared correctly
- Key components of employment contracts
- Provide access to training and support
- Ensure the onboarding process is followed
- Induction process
- Helping new staff
- Specific induction process
- Oversee management of probationary employees
- Appraisal methods
- Feedback on the onboarding process
Study Hours
Estimated duration 40 Hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% Online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Positive and helpful
B. Miller, Douglas, QLD | Certificate of Recruitment
I enjoyed the course and I learned a lot about the processes involved in recruitment
P. Borg, Pendle Hill, NSW | Certificate of Recruitment
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Click Enrol Now (Credit Card) or Enrol Now (Internet Banking/BPAY)
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Enrol via Purchase Order/Tax Invoice
Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
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?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
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.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS 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 only 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
- Manager
- HR professionals
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