RPD4 – VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Recruitment (RQF)
Qualification summary
This competency qualification has been designed for the recruitment executive who has progressed with their career in the recruitment industry. At this level they are required to show that they can work at a higher management level and demonstrate autonomy in completing assignments and tasks, managing team activities and making strategic decisions.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress onto the:
- Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership (RQF)
- Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership (RQF)
- Level 5 Diploma in Operational and Departmental Management (RQF)
or similar vocationally-based qualifications.
Related Documents:
VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Recruitment (RQF) Handbook
Qualification structure
A minimum total of 63 credits must be achieved to gain the qualification as follows:
All 53 credits must be completed from the group M
A further 10 credits need to be achieved from group O
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 309
Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 630
Qualification number | Qualification reference |
RPD4 | 600/8288/4 |
Group M – mandatory units
RQF unit no. | Skillsfirst unit no. | Unit title | Unit Level | Credit value |
R/600/9587 | MA3 | Develop, maintain and review personal networks | 4 | 4 |
M/600/9791 | MF9 | Analyse the market in which your organisation operates | 4 | 5 |
T/504/6962 | REC1 | Identify client recruitment requirements | 3 | 3 |
A/504/6964 | REC2 | Pre-select candidates | 3 | 3 |
R/504/6967 | REC4 | Match and present candidates to employers | 3 | 4 |
A/504/6977 | REC7 | Carry out candidate debriefing | 3 | 4 |
A/504/6963 | REC10 | Develop resourcing plan for recruitment services | 3 | 4 |
Y/504/6968 | REC15 | Build and sustain strategic relationships with clients | 4 | 6 |
R/504/6970 | REC16 | Market for potential candidates | 4 | 4 |
M/504/6975 | REC17 | Coach and support candidates | 4 | 5 |
J/504/6965 | REC19 | Carry out candidate assessment | 4 | 4 |
F/502/8612 | SA301 | Negotiating, handling objections and closing sales | 3 | 4 |
K/502/8622 | SA304 | Buyer behaviour in sales situations | 3 | 3 |
Group O – optional units
RQF unit no. | Skillsfirst unit no. | Unit title | Unit Level | Credit value |
T/601/2580 | BA421 | Manage budgets | 4 | 5 |
J/504/6979 | REC12 | Co-ordinate flexible workers | 3 | 6 |
H/502/9929 | REC13 | Conduct market research | 3 | 6 |
K/504/6960 | REC18 | Advise clients on strategic recruitment planning | 4 | 5 |
L/502/8631 | SA307 | Preparing and delivering a sales presentation | 3 | 4 |
M/502/8654 | SA402 | Monitoring and managing sales team performance | 4 | 5 |
A/502/8656 | SA403 | Developing sales proposals | 4 | 5 |
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