3CO04 Essentials of People Practice
What is the 3CO04 Essentials of People Practice module?
In 3CO04 Essentials of People Practice students learn important HR stuff that every organisation needs. They cover things like hiring and keeping good employees, training them, and managing how well they do their jobs. By understanding these basics, students can make a good plan for managing people in their own businesses.
The course begins by talking about what HR managers should think about when hiring new people. This includes respecting privacy, creating a good workplace, and knowing how to describe a job and the kind of person needed.
Who is it for?
This course is for HR professionals, people who want to become HR practitioners, people managers, and anyone who deals with employees.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the Employee Lifecycle:
- Comprehend the various stages in an employee’s journey within an organisation.
- Explain Key Legislation:
- Provide explanations for crucial employment-related laws and demonstrate an awareness of their impact on professional relationships.
- Apply HR Principles:
- Apply fundamental principles in areas such as recruitment, selection, performance management, learning & development, and reward management in practical scenarios.
- Recognize Diversity and Inclusion:
- Acknowledge the importance of diversity and inclusion in shaping effective people management practices.
What are the key topics covered?
- Employee lifecycle & its stages (attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, separation)
- Recruitment & selection process: job analysis, writing job descriptions, attracting candidates, assessing applications, interviews, etc.
- Performance management: setting objectives, conducting appraisals, providing feedback, etc.
- Learning & Development: identifying training needs, delivering training programs, evaluating effectiveness.
- Reward management: designing and implementing effective pay and benefits strategies.
- Legislation & employment law: discrimination, contracts, working hours, health & safety, etc.
- Diversity & Inclusion: creating a fair and inclusive workplace for all.
What resources are used?
We’ll be using:
- CIPD Learning Materials:
- Stuff created by CIPD to help us learn.
- Case Studies:
- Real-life examples to understand how things work in practice.
- Practical Activities:
- Hands-on tasks to apply what we’ve learned.
- External Resources:
- Extra materials from outside the course to give us a broader perspective.
Assessment Method
- What is the assessment format?
- Typically, it involves a written assignment or scenario-based assessment applying the module’s principles to a real-world HR situation.
- What are the marking criteria?
- Knowledge and understanding of key concepts, ability to apply principles to practical scenarios, critical thinking, communication skills, and ethical considerations.
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