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CIPD Level 33CO04AC 1.2

Methods for gathering job information

3CO04Essentials of people practice

This video explores methods for gathering job information as part of CIPD Level 3 unit 3CO04 – Essentials of people practice, specifically addressing assessment criteria AC 1.2. You'll learn how to prepare information for specified roles through various job analysis techniques, including job analysis interviews, questionnaires, observations, and comprehensive job analysis methods. The video covers the typical content and structure of job descriptions and person specifications, alongside the distinction between essential and desirable criteria. By watching, you'll gain practical knowledge of how to effectively collect and organise job information to develop accurate role profiles and job descriptions.

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Assessment Criteria 1.2

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

Indicative Content

Typical content and headings of job description and person specifications/role profiles, differences in essential and desirable criteria. Ways of obtaining job information: job analysis, key task analysis, comprehensive job analysis, job analysis interviews, job analysis questionnaires, observations.

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About 3CO04Essentials of people practice

CIPD Level 3
3CO04
Learning Outcome 1

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.

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