Personnel Skills

OCN Level 2 in Personnel Skills

Student Profile: This programme is designed for people who wish to improve their knowledge and make a greater contribution to personnel administration. The course provides an introduction to Personnel Management and progression from this course could include studying for a CIPD qualification.

Study Method: The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support.

Objectives: At the end of the course students will be able 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 effective 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 & safety, equal opportunities and diversity

Tutor Support: You will receive full tutor support by e-mail and post for a full year from the day you receive the course. To complete this course it will take in the region of 90 study hours which can be spread over a 12 month period to suit the student.
Assessment: As you work through this course you are required to complete a series of tutor marked assignments, which you can then send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments, however you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the question asked.
Qualification: On successful completion of all of the assignments throughout this course, you will receive a OCN Level 2 with 6 Learning Credits in Personnel Skills.
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.
Course Outline:
Module 1:

Records, Systems and IT Initiating and maintaining accurate records Manual and computerised systems IT software and application in Personnel Data Protection Act 1998 Email and use of 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 employee 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

CODE FORMAT FULL PRICE DISCOUNTED PAY IN FULL PRICE INSTALMENTS A117 Paper £275.00 £248.00 6 Months at £45.84