Since its inception in 2016, APSCo Australia’s Certified Staffing Professional Program (formerly Recruitment Professional Certification Program) has delivered a self-managed, knowledge-based Certification program that empowers consultants to have confidence in their understanding of the complex elements of compliance when managing talent and clients.

The Certification Program has been designed to inform and update recruiters and staffing professionals throughout their career, from new talent entering the profession through to the more seasoned recruiter or staffing professional - equipping them with the compliance knowledge and support to significantly drive their conversations with clients and candidates to achieve best practice processes and support commercial success. 

Testimonials

"Achieving this certification is like reaching a new level of expertise by embracing best practices in recruitment."

Ilham, Whizdom

"Great learning experience that I can implement into my daily practices as a Senior Recruitment Consultant."

Jess, Global Medics

"A thorough and essential program that I would recommend to all recruitment professionals!"

 Bashar, Calleo

 

What does getting certified involve?

Enrolment in the APSCo Certified Staffing Professional Program is open to any individual in the Australian recruitment and staffing industry.

Staff can enrol as independant students or businesses can enrol staff in groups with discounts available for groups of 5 or more.

APSCo Australia Members receive a 50% discount off of the full retail price for enrolment. See below for details. 

There are six modules that make up the content required to be completed to obtain Certification.

Each module allows up to three attempts to achieve the pass mark of 100% with question specific feedback given only after a 70% qualifying mark is achieved.

A module completion certificate is issued upon passing each module with a certification certificate being issued following completion of all 6 modules within a six month timeframe.

Further attempts following repeat fails will be treated on a case by case basis with coaching support available.

APSCo Certified Staffing Professionals have access to exclusive logos and a position statement that can be used on any digital or printed material to support them to promote their knowledge and compliance and stand out from the crowd.

Certified Staffing Professionals are listed in the APSCo Staffing Professional Directory and have continued access to the training materials with any changes or updates being notified by email.

There are no renewal requirements under the current certification process for as long as the Staffing Professional maintains an active account with APSCo Australia.

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What subjects are addressed in the learning content?

Demystifying Privacy legislation and how it relates directly to recruiters with best practice examples

Privacy

Demystifying Privacy legislation and how it relates directly to recruiters with best practice examples

Explaining each principle as they apply in the Privacy Act, how the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) manages them and where to find more information

Leading with the why behind Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination with recruitment specific best practices

Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination

Leading with the why behind the legislation with recruitment specific best practices

Examining specific risks and guidelines relating to Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination in the recruitment process as per the Australian Human Rights Commission

Raising awareness through best practice for better reference checks

Reference Checking

Raising awareness through best practice for better reference checks

Balancing known risks with hot tips to build smarter, sustainable reference checking processes for recruitment

Clarifying definitions and requirements for Labour Hire Licensing across Australia

 

Licensing and Regulation

Clarifying definitions and requirements for Labour Hire Licensing across Australia

Breaking down the processes from determining which licenses you need, through to consequences of non-compliance.

Interpreting visa conditions and raising awareness of common obstacles with skilled migration

Workplace Migration

Interpreting visa conditions and raising awareness of common obstacles with skilled migration

Empowering recruiters through knowledge and best practice, to manage workseekers who are restricted by visa conditions

Explaining expectations becoming of an APSCo Global Member in Australia

APSCo's Code of Conduct

Explaining expectations becoming of an APSCo Global Member in Australia

Including clarification of the eight minimum standards in the Code as well as relationship markers for Members when dealing with other Members, clients, work seekers and during transitions

 

 

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Testimonials

"Completing my APSCo Certification was the greatest step I've taken to continue helping those in their career journey!"

Ashleigh, Whizdom

"A proud milestone representing dedication and continuous growth."

Emily, Bridge IT

"Insightful, informative and invaluable"

Aimee, Sirius People

 

 

 

How much does certification cost?

**all prices quoted below are inclusive of GST.

 

Student (single)

available as business or personal purchase

Group of 5 Students

available for business purchase only

Group of 10 Students

available for business purchase only

Group of 20 Students

available for business purchase only

APSCo Member Price

$495.00

$2351.25

$4050.00

$7920.00

Non-member Price

$990.00

$4702.50

$8100.00

$15,840.00

 

Do you have a question, or need a quote for your team?

Testimonials

"Great review of fundamentals to consider when interacting with candidates, clients and other stakeholders."

Rebecca, Medacs Healthcare

"Very detailed and informative, excellent course overall!"

Hideki, Medacs Global Group

"The process of obtaining this certification has further enhanced my skills, knowledge, and ethical practices."

Lisa, Calleo

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