Personnel Skills Course

Personnel skills course: This home learning programme is designed for anyone interested in entering the field of HR and Personnel

You will learn to:

Understand the importance of maintaining accurate personnel records
Identify the legal requirements of data protection and use of data
Locate sources of further information and keep abreast of legislation
Assist in conducting an affective recruitment and selection process
Contribute to an effective induction process
Appreciate the concept of self development and action planning
State the difference between disciplinary, capability and grievance procedures
Understand basic employment legislation including health and safety, equal opportunites and diversity


Course fees: £279.00 if paid in full.

Pay monthly option: £79 Deposit followed by 5 monthly payments of £50.00. (Total fees of £329.00) Call in for guaranteed payment plan.

Entry requirements:

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via mail or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 60 hours.

Provided materials:

Your study pack is dispatched in full at the time of enrolment and provides all you need to complete your studies

• Studyguide
• Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
• Self-assessment activities
• Assignments
• Tutor support
• Assignment marking & feedback
• Certification

Course syllabus

Module 1: Records, Systems and IT

Initiating and maintaining accurate records
Manual and computerised systems
IT software and applications in personnel
Data protection Act 1998
email and the use ofn the internet within personnel

Module 2: Recruitment and selection

The importance of recruitment and selection
Overview- Recruitment process
Selection process and making an offer
Induction
Evaluation

Module 3: Personal development

Introduction
Self-development in the workplace
Negotiations and influence
Time management
continuing professional development

Module 4: Employee relations

Managing employess relations
Interviewing skills
Grievances in the workplace
Disciplinary matters
Employee involvement

Module 5: Legislation in Personnel

Employment Legislation
Civil law
Employee protection rights
Trade unions and redundancy
Other legislation

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Qualification:

OCN Level 2 in Personnel Skills

This course is validated by OCNNWR and provides 6 credits. These can be accumulated with other course or unit credits over a period of time which can lead to an accredited qualification. The course is provided by Study House which is a recognised centre for courses validated by OCNNWR. OCNNWR provides validated courses through its provider organisations which must meet robust quality assurance standards. It is a licenced member of NOCN which is an approved awarding body licenced by QCA to offer accredited qualifications