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Assessment Task 1: Written Questions
Task summary
This is an open book test to be completed in the classroom.
A time limit of 1 hour to answer the questions is provided.
You need to answer all of the written questions correctly.
Your answers must be word processed and submit to the assessor.
Required
Access to textbooks/other learning materials
Computer and Microsoft Office
Access to the internet
Timing
The assessor will advise you of the due date of this submission.
Submit
Answers to all questions
Assessment criteria
All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task
satisfactorily.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on their performance by your Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have
satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed your assessor will explain why and provide you
written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Re-assessment attempt(s)will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel you have been dealt with
unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with your assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any
part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of
the assessment.
Written answer question guidance
The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”, which tell
you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of
response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.
Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in in detail, and identify
important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs
long.
Compare – when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more
things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are
expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Contrast – when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things
are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write
a response one or two paragraphs long.
Discuss– when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues
or features, and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response
one or two paragraphs long.
Describe – when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities
or features.Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should do so putting forward arguments
for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Examine – when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should
provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are
expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Explain – when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something
happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Identify – when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe
the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
List – when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information
in a list format.
Outline – when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points, Generally,
you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Summarise – when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the
main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Assessment Task 1 Instructions
The five major recruiting processes for the staff are as follows:
The assessment criteria helps the candidates to explain their skills and
experience to the recruiters and how they can add value to the organization with
their performance and retain ability. It also helps the recruiter to perform the
screening test among a pool of candidates.
The purpose of an employment contract is to ensure that both the employee and
the employer have a clear understanding of what is expected during the term of
employment in that particular organization. It also serves to eliminate any
disputes that can arise in future and make them understand what rights do they
posses under the law.
12. State how long must employees’ records be kept for according to the Fair
Work Act 2009.
1. Hours of work records like the number of hours worked per week. Clock in
and Clock out timesheet.
2. Pay records, which include the pay rate and the gross and net amounts
paid and any deductions from the gross amount.
3. General records like employer’s name and the employer’s Australian
Business Number (ABN) and the employee’s name and contact details.
4. Leave records like if the employee is entitled to any leaves and how many
leaves been claimed by the employee.
14. Explain when a pay slip must be provided to an employee and what
information must be included in the pay slip under the Fair Work
Act 2009.
Every employee must be given his or her pay slip within one day following the
pay day. In which the following needs to be included:
Employer’s and employee’s name
Employer’s ABN
Pay period
Date of payment
Gross and Net pay
If the employee is paid on hourly rate then the following should be include:
1. Ordinary hour and rate
2. The number of hours worked and total dollar amount of pay at that
rate.
3. Any loadings, allowances and bonuses
4. Any deductions from the employee’s pay.
5. Any superannuation contribution paid for the employee’s benefit.
1. If the employee has worked for a period of 1 year or less then minimum 1
week notice need to be given.
2. If they worked for 1 to 3 years then 2 weeks notice to be given.
3. If at all they worked for 3 to 5 years then 3 weeks notice should be given.
4. In case if they have worked for more than 5 years then 4 weeks notice
should be given.
Unfair dismissal law will cover employee’s who are not covered by the national
workplace system. These type of employee’s include:
State government employees in New South Wales, Queensland, Western
Australia, South Australia and Tasmania.
Local government employees in NSW, Queensland and South Australia.
People employed by Non-constitutional Corporation in Western Australia.
Those employed by commonwealth or a commonwealth authority.
A waterside employee, maritime employee or flight crew.
This helps the employer to regulate the leave entitlements, setting out
performance requirements, include any additional bonus schemes, and protect
an employer’s confidential information and intellectual property. It also helps to
assist the recover of overpayments of an employee in the event of termination.
The aim of this test is to gain an accurate bearing of the candidate’s cognitive
abilities and personality/behavioural style. It also allows predicting based on
objective data, which candidate will be most suitable for specific role.
This test aims to avoid a bad hiring process and handle high volume hiring. It
helps in differentiating similar candidates to hire the one who is more suitable for
the position and eliminate bias. It also helps in minimising legal risks and
improves the candidate experience.
Assessment Task 1 Checklist
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