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The CPC program, a knowledge-building resource for professionals in the recruitment and staffing industry who interact with job-seekers, employees and clients, is recognized throughout North America.

Why should I attain the CPC designation?

The CPC designation will help set you apart from your competitors by expanding your knowledge of the industry and further demonstrating your commitment to professionalism.

• You will acquire a thorough knowledge of professional practices and the ACSESS Code of Ethics and Standards.
• You will improve your knowledge of employment legislation.
• You will enhance your knowledge of health and safety protection for field staff.
• You will review recruiting and selection practices.

Health & Safety:

Covers the relevant regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including WHMIS, Critical Injury, Designated Substances, Industrial Establishments and First Aid, as well as responsibilities and regulations under applicable provincial OHS Occupational Health & Safety Acts. You will understand and demonstrate knowledge of the basic injury/illness reporting requirements.

Recruitment & Selection:

Recognizes and demonstrates knowledge of the required steps in the recruitment and selection process. Also identifies and demonstrates knowledge of Behavioural and Situational interviews. Teaches you to understand and demonstrate knowledge of the importance of screening, testing and reference checking.

The CPC program, a knowledge-building resource for professionals in the recruitment and staffing industry who interact with job-seekers, employees and clients, is recognized throughout North America.

Why should I attain the CPC designation?
The CPC designation will help set you apart from your competitors by expanding your knowledge of the industry and further demonstrating your commitment to professionalism.

• You will acquire a thorough knowledge of professional practices and the ACSESS Code of Ethics and Standards.
• You will improve your knowledge of employment legislation.
• You will enhance your knowledge of health and safety protection for field staff.
• You will review recruiting and selection practices.

Business Practices & Ethics:

Identifies unethical client and candidate behaviour and demonstrates on how to handle them, and how to recognize and explain differences between ethical and unethical staffing practices. Also identifies acceptable business practices, the legal and professional ramifications of unethical business practices and the process for reporting breeches of the ACSESS Code of Ethics.

Legal Aspects Staffing Services:

Covers co-employment issues in the staffing industry along with employment standards legislation (including relevant sectors) and legal practices.