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BSBEMS402
Develop and implement strategies to source and assess candidates

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to source candidates and to assess their suitability for available positions.

It applies to individuals working in a support role in an employment services agency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Develop strategies to source candidates

1.1 Undertake research to identify potential candidate channels

1.2 Identify a range of strategies to assist in sourcing candidates

1.3 Review and evaluate strategies for effectiveness

1.4 Develop advertisement copy to align with client requirements, job specifications and place accordingly to attract candidates

2 Screen and interview potential candidates

2.1 Undergo preliminary screening with candidates in a fair and equitable manner, in compliance with relevant legislation

2.2 Organise and conduct interviews and employment appraisal assessments in accordance with organisational policy and best practice

2.3 Undertake general assessment of raw skills as required, depending on the position

2.4 Obtain additional information from candidates as required

3 Assess and select candidates

3.1 Conduct assessment and selection process in accordance with organisational policy and legislative requirements, and in consultation with the client

3.2 Judge information obtained from each candidate against specified selection criteria and note any additional influencing factors

3.3 Align candidate suitability to specific client requirements and job specifications, in consultation with the client

3.4 Prepare selection recommendations for the client and document in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Manage candidate outcomes

4.1 Inform all candidates of selection decisions in a timely manner

4.2 Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates

4.3 Provide successful candidate with briefing and coaching for interview with client

4.4 Negotiate placements with candidate and client


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Develop strategies to source candidates

1.1 Undertake research to identify potential candidate channels

1.2 Identify a range of strategies to assist in sourcing candidates

1.3 Review and evaluate strategies for effectiveness

1.4 Develop advertisement copy to align with client requirements, job specifications and place accordingly to attract candidates

2 Screen and interview potential candidates

2.1 Undergo preliminary screening with candidates in a fair and equitable manner, in compliance with relevant legislation

2.2 Organise and conduct interviews and employment appraisal assessments in accordance with organisational policy and best practice

2.3 Undertake general assessment of raw skills as required, depending on the position

2.4 Obtain additional information from candidates as required

3 Assess and select candidates

3.1 Conduct assessment and selection process in accordance with organisational policy and legislative requirements, and in consultation with the client

3.2 Judge information obtained from each candidate against specified selection criteria and note any additional influencing factors

3.3 Align candidate suitability to specific client requirements and job specifications, in consultation with the client

3.4 Prepare selection recommendations for the client and document in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Manage candidate outcomes

4.1 Inform all candidates of selection decisions in a timely manner

4.2 Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates

4.3 Provide successful candidate with briefing and coaching for interview with client

4.4 Negotiate placements with candidate and client

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Undertake research to identify potential candidate channels 
Identify a range of strategies to assist in sourcing candidates 
Review and evaluate strategies for effectiveness 
Develop advertisement copy to align with client requirements, job specifications and place accordingly to attract candidates 
Undergo preliminary screening with candidates in a fair and equitable manner, in compliance with relevant legislation 
Organise and conduct interviews and employment appraisal assessments in accordance with organisational policy and best practice 
Undertake general assessment of raw skills as required, depending on the position 
Obtain additional information from candidates as required 
Conduct assessment and selection process in accordance with organisational policy and legislative requirements, and in consultation with the client 
Judge information obtained from each candidate against specified selection criteria and note any additional influencing factors 
Align candidate suitability to specific client requirements and job specifications, in consultation with the client 
Prepare selection recommendations for the client and document in accordance with organisational procedures 
Inform all candidates of selection decisions in a timely manner 
Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates 
Provide successful candidate with briefing and coaching for interview with client 
Negotiate placements with candidate and client 

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