Required skills

Ability to

relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

use thinking techniques

use research and analytical skills to

conduct basic research

conduct an initial feasibility assessment

prepare basic business planning estimates

apply negotiation skills for exploring partnerships

use verbal and written communication skills to

document ideas business planning estimates and feasibility assessment

negotiate with potential partners

determine legal Occupational Health and Safety OHampS and nonlegal requirements

work with employees and family if a family business

calculate business planning estimates

assess risk and plan for contingencies

solve problems as they arise in negotiations

using technology to manage information

identify and develop fresh business opportunity ideas

document a range of ideas

assess and evaluate relevant market client product and service information

communicate ideas to supervisors managers and other employees

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

general characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs

biographies and case studies of particular individuals in own or related industries

relevant legal OHampS and nonlegal requirements

basic methods of business planning

personal characteristics of successful entrepreneurs

risk assessment strategies

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid current authentic and sufficient evidence

Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence not three pieces of the same kind In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice This increases the legitimacy of the evidence

All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competence in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they have identified developed and assessed the initial feasibility of at least one new business or activity idea Evidence should be documentary and show that consultation occurred

Evidence will cover the processes used to identify a range of ideas to select ideas to have initial feasibility assessed and to consult with prospective partners It will also cover documentation of the idea and of the feasibility assessment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will take place in actual business premises to provide access to relevant records personnel and documentation

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment are

a thirdparty referee at appropriate level of authority and responsibility report covering the entire period of development of the business concept

documented business proposal

formal presentation of a business proposal to managerssupervisorsstaff

personal reflection and reevaluation of development process and proposal responding to feedback received

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander gender or language backgrounds other than English Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

Guidance information for assessment

A current list of resources for this unit of competency is available from MINTRAC wwwmintraccomau or telephone

Collective capability of existing staff and facilities may include:

Thinking techniques may include:

Business opportunity ideas may include:

Basic business planning estimates may be calculated for:

Legal and non-legal requriements may include:

Criteria for determining feasibility may include:

Specialist advice may include:

Risks may include those related to:

Choice may be made: