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CIPD Level 33CO04

CIPD 3CO04 Videos – Essentials of people practice

83 learning videos across 6 learning outcomes, one for each assessment criteria in 3CO04.

This unit introduces the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation and law. It further explores a diverse array of specialist subjects such as recruitment, talent management, reward and learning and development, essential to a career in people practice. Importantly, this unit enables practitioners to apply their knowledge and skills, building their confidence and ability to practise progressively.

Learning Outcome 1

Induction, Onboarding, and Employee Development

AC 1.1Explain each stage of the employee lifecycle and the role of the people professional within it.

Retention Strategies and Managing Employee Exit

AC 1.1Explain each stage of the employee lifecycle and the role of the people professional within it.

Introduction to the Employee Lifecycle and Recruitment Stage

AC 1.1Explain each stage of the employee lifecycle and the role of the people professional within it.

Recruitment and candidate experience

AC 1.1Explain each stage of the employee lifecycle and the role of the people professional within it.

Development, progression and succession planning

AC 1.1Explain each stage of the employee lifecycle and the role of the people professional within it.

Methods for gathering job information

AC 1.2Explain different ways in which you can prepare information for specified roles.

Job descriptions and their purpose

AC 1.2Explain different ways in which you can prepare information for specified roles.

Person specifications and essential versus desirable criteria

AC 1.2Explain different ways in which you can prepare information for specified roles.

Essential versus desirable criteria: distinctions and implications

AC 1.2Explain different ways in which you can prepare information for specified roles.

From job analysis to a completed job description and person specification

AC 1.2Explain different ways in which you can prepare information for specified roles.

Internal recruitment methods and when to use them

AC 1.3Explain different recruitment methods and when it is appropriate to use them.

External recruitment methods and channels

AC 1.3Explain different recruitment methods and when it is appropriate to use them.

Managing applications and choosing recruitment methods

AC 1.3Explain different recruitment methods and when it is appropriate to use them.

Overview of Recruitment Methods and Selection Criteria

AC 1.3Explain different recruitment methods and when it is appropriate to use them.

Agencies, Headhunters and Specialist Recruiters: Roles and Use Cases

AC 1.3Explain different recruitment methods and when it is appropriate to use them.

Writing Style, Structure and Inclusive Language

AC 1.4Explain factors to consider when deciding on content of copy used in recruitment methods.

Internal vs External Audiences and Platform Considerations

AC 1.4Explain factors to consider when deciding on content of copy used in recruitment methods.

Accuracy, Detail Levels and Visual Presentation

AC 1.4Explain factors to consider when deciding on content of copy used in recruitment methods.

Learning Outcome 2

Competency-based approaches and assessment methods

AC 2.1Explain different selection methods and when it is appropriate to use them.

Traditional and modern selection methods

AC 2.1Explain different selection methods and when it is appropriate to use them.

Selection policies, processes and screening

AC 2.1Explain different selection methods and when it is appropriate to use them.

Understanding selection criteria and person specifications

AC 2.2Develop selection criteria and shortlist candidate applications for interview for an identified role

Shortlisting processes and best practice

AC 2.2Develop selection criteria and shortlist candidate applications for interview for an identified role

Documentation, collaboration, and organising next steps

AC 2.2Develop selection criteria and shortlist candidate applications for interview for an identified role

Listening, Note-Taking, and Making Fair Decisions

AC 2.3Participate effectively in a selection interview and the decision-making process for an identified role.

Building Rapport and Questioning Techniques

AC 2.3Participate effectively in a selection interview and the decision-making process for an identified role.

Interview Formats and Effective Structure

AC 2.3Participate effectively in a selection interview and the decision-making process for an identified role.

Interview notes, assessment records, and final decision documentation

AC 2.4Explain the selection records that need to be retained.

Standards for selection records and legal requirements

AC 2.4Explain the selection records that need to be retained.

Introduction to selection records and shortlisting documentation

AC 2.4Explain the selection records that need to be retained.

Introduction to appointment letters and their purpose

AC 2.5Write letters of appointment and non- appointment for an identified role.

Writing with clarity and professional tone

AC 2.5Write letters of appointment and non- appointment for an identified role.

Letters of non-appointment and practical considerations

AC 2.5Write letters of appointment and non- appointment for an identified role.

Learning Outcome 3

Define Work‑Life Balance and Its Importance in Employment

AC 3.1Explain the importance of work-life balance within the employment relationship and how it can be influenced by legislation.

Core Legislation Shaping Work‑Life Balance: Working Time and Rest

AC 3.1Explain the importance of work-life balance within the employment relationship and how it can be influenced by legislation.

Leave Entitlements: Holidays, Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave

AC 3.1Explain the importance of work-life balance within the employment relationship and how it can be influenced by legislation.

Homeworking: Legal Considerations and Practical Arrangements

AC 3.1Explain the importance of work-life balance within the employment relationship and how it can be influenced by legislation.

Organisational Practices to Promote Balance and Ensure Compliance

AC 3.1Explain the importance of work-life balance within the employment relationship and how it can be influenced by legislation.

Job design, workload, and the case for promoting wellbeing

AC 3.2Explain the concept of wellbeing in the workplace and why it is important.

Definition and dimensions of workplace wellbeing

AC 3.2Explain the concept of wellbeing in the workplace and why it is important.

Physical and mental health, plus organisational pressures

AC 3.2Explain the concept of wellbeing in the workplace and why it is important.

Types of Discrimination

AC 3.3Summarise the main points of discrimination legislation.

The Equality Act 2010 and Protected Characteristics

AC 3.3Summarise the main points of discrimination legislation.

Discrimination Throughout Employment and Organisational Responsibilities

AC 3.3Summarise the main points of discrimination legislation.

Understanding Diversity and Its Dimensions

AC 3.4Explain what diversity and inclusion mean and why they are important.

The Social Justice and Business Cases for Diversity and Inclusion

AC 3.4Explain what diversity and inclusion mean and why they are important.

Understanding Inclusion and How It Differs from Equal Opportunities

AC 3.4Explain what diversity and inclusion mean and why they are important.

Introduction to dismissal and the legal framework for fair dismissal

AC 3.5Explain the differences between fair and unfair dismissal.

Perceptions of fairness and practical implications

AC 3.5Explain the differences between fair and unfair dismissal.

Unfair dismissal and the legal consequences

AC 3.5Explain the differences between fair and unfair dismissal.

Learning Outcome 4

Learning Outcome 5

Learning Outcome 6

Introduction to L&D and Benefits to Individuals

AC 6.1Explain why learning and development activities are of benefit to individuals and organisations.

Benefits of L&D to Organisations

AC 6.1Explain why learning and development activities are of benefit to individuals and organisations.

L&D and Talent Management Strategy

AC 6.1Explain why learning and development activities are of benefit to individuals and organisations.

Internal Factors That Create Learning Needs

AC 6.2Describe different types of learning needs and reasons why they arise for individuals and organisations.

Understanding Types of Learning Needs

AC 6.2Describe different types of learning needs and reasons why they arise for individuals and organisations.

External Factors and Responding to Learning Needs

AC 6.2Describe different types of learning needs and reasons why they arise for individuals and organisations.

Facilitation and Training Approaches

AC 6.3Summarise different face-to-face and blended learning and development approaches, including: facilitation; training; coaching; mentoring.

E-Learning and Blended Approaches

AC 6.3Summarise different face-to-face and blended learning and development approaches, including: facilitation; training; coaching; mentoring.

Coaching and Mentoring

AC 6.3Summarise different face-to-face and blended learning and development approaches, including: facilitation; training; coaching; mentoring.

Ethics, equality, and monitoring individual progress

AC 6.4Explain how individual requirements and preferences must be accommodated in the design and delivery of learning and development.

Understanding individual learning needs and preferences

AC 6.4Explain how individual requirements and preferences must be accommodated in the design and delivery of learning and development.

Practical considerations in L&D design and delivery

AC 6.4Explain how individual requirements and preferences must be accommodated in the design and delivery of learning and development.

Collecting and using evaluation data

AC 6.5Discuss how learning and development can be evaluated.

Evaluation models, levels, and timing

AC 6.5Discuss how learning and development can be evaluated.

Introduction to L&D evaluation and its purposes

AC 6.5Discuss how learning and development can be evaluated.

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