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Unspecified Code Rural Business Management
Unspecified Code Rural Business Management
4942
4047
Draft
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide the knowledge and skills required by managers of agricultural,
pastoral and horticultural enterprises.
To provide the management skills at ASF Level 5 in the National Competency
Standards for Farm Business Management.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45254 | ABD830 | Accessing Rural Business Capital | 20 | Module |
| 45272 | ABD848 | Business Monitoring and Financial Control | 15 | Module |
| 65012 | NCS005 | Dealing With Conflict | 17 | Module |
| 45263 | ABD839 | Income Taxation | 35 | Module |
| 45261 | ABD837 | Legal Obligations for Rural Business | 20 | Module |
| 45237 | ABD813 | Managing Yourself | 15 | Module |
| 65006 | NCS007 | Presenting Information | 16 | Module |
| 45300 | ABD852 | Rm Int Project | 40 | Module |
| 45252 | ABD828 | Rural Business Analysis | 25 | Module |
| 45253 | ABD829 | Rural Business Capital | 20 | Module |
| 45208 | RBM007 | Rural Business Planning | 35 | Module |
| 45230 | ABD806 | Rural Enterprise Management | 40 | Module |
| 45218 | RBM017 | Rural Marketing Fundamentals | 35 | Module |
| 45219 | RBM018 | Rural Marketing Plans | 20 | Module |
| 45242 | ABD818 | Rural Property Planning | 30 | Module |
| 45198 | RBM002 | Rural Record Keeping | 25 | Module |
| 65004 | NCS004 | Work Team Communication | 34 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
Learners should choose modules to total at least 432 hours. Modules completed in the Certificate IV of Rural Business Management will be given automatic exemption or credit in this course. GROUP 1 Business and Strategic Planning
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45291 | ABD845 | Evaluating Rural Innovations | 20 | Module |
| 45251 | ABD827 | New Rural Enterprises | 20 | Module |
| 45292 | ABD826 | Rural Business Development | 30 | Module |
| 45247 | ABD823 | Rural Business Environment | 20 | Module |
| 45213 | RBM012 | Rural Insurance | 10 | Module |
| 45249 | ABD825 | Rural Risk Management | 25 | Module |
| 45248 | ABD824 | Strategic Planning | 35 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2 Financial Management
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45257 | ABD833 | Applying for A Loan | 15 | Module |
| 45256 | ABD832 | Financing A Rural Business | 15 | Module |
| 45259 | ABD835 | Manage Business Funds | 20 | Module |
| 45258 | ABD834 | Off Farm Investment | 20 | Module |
| 45255 | ABD831 | Sources and Types of Finance | 15 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
GROUP 3 Administration and Computing
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23043 | NOS215V2 | Database Fundamentals | 20 | Module |
| 23081 | NOS313V2 | Database Operations | 34 | Module |
| 23103 | NOSN12V2 | Financial Spreadsheets | 34 | Module |
| 23105 | NOS311V2 | Integrated Software Package | 17 | Module |
| 45266 | ABD842 | Managing Information | 20 | Module |
| 45209 | RBM008 | Rural Computer Operations | 25 | Module |
| 45220 | RBM019 | Rural Financial Software Applications | 20 | Module |
| 45221 | RBM020 | Rural Physical Software Applications | 20 | Module |
| 23044 | NOS216V2 | Spreadsheet Fundamentals | 20 | Module |
| 45203 | RBM001 | the Rural Office | 35 | Module |
| 45299 | ABD850 | Tqm Systems for Rural Management | 24 | Module |
| 23068 | NOS222V2 | Word Processing - Functions | 17 | Module |
| 23094 | NOS401 | Word Processing - Report Production | 51 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
GROUP 4 Marketing
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45226 | ABD802 | Customer Service in Rural Industry | 20 | Module |
| 45227 | ABD803 | Managing for Quality | 30 | Module |
| 45229 | ABD805 | Price Risk Management | 20 | Module |
| 45225 | ABD801 | Purchasing Inputs and Services | 15 | Module |
6. ELECTIVES
GROUP 5 Production
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45298 | ABD847 | Agriculture Climatology | 25 | Module |
| 45235 | ABD811 | Manage A Livestock Enterprise | 60 | Module |
| 45236 | ABD812 | Manage Agricultural Systems | 40 | Module |
| 45233 | ABD809 | Manage Crop Production | 40 | Module |
| 45234 | ABD810 | Manage Pasture and Fodder Production | 40 | Module |
| 45293 | ABD808 | Plan and Implement A Farm Irrigation System | 50 | Module |
| 45231 | ABD807 | Plan Livestock Facilities | 50 | Module |
7. ELECTIVES
GROUP 6 Human Resources
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45268 | ABD844 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | 25 | Module |
| 15015 | NGMS110 | Managing Grievances and Disputes | 17 | Module |
| 15016 | NGMS111 | Managing People - Workplace Practice | 34 | Module |
| 45239 | ABD815 | Rural Employment Procedures | 30 | Module |
| 45294 | ABD817 | Rural Leadership | 30 | Module |
| 45238 | ABD814 | Rural Safety Management | 40 | Module |
| 45240 | ABD816 | Staff Supervision and Training | 30 | Module |
| 45274 | ABD860 | Trainer Training | 24 | Module |
8. ELECTIVES
GROUP 7 Communications
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65003 | NCS011 | Client Interaction | 17 | Module |
| 65019 | NCS019 | Interviewer Skills | 17 | Module |
| 65002 | NCS012 | Meetings | 17 | Module |
| 65007 | NCS009 | Negotiation Skills | 17 | Module |
| 65008 | NCS015 | Presenting Reports | 17 | Module |
| 65015 | NCS014 | Speaking in Public | 17 | Module |
| 65005 | NCS010 | Team Building Communication | 17 | Module |
| 65017 | NCS017 | Writing Technical Documents | 17 | Module |
9. ELECTIVES
GROUP 8 Physical Resources
10. ELECTIVES
GROUP 9 Legal and Taxation
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45267 | ABD851 | Complying With Environment and Planning Requirements | 15 | Module |
| 45265 | ABD841 | Estate Planning and Retirement | 30 | Module |
| 45262 | ABD838 | Forms of Business Ownership | 15 | Module |
| 45264 | ABD840 | Indirect Taxation | 25 | Module |
| 45260 | ABD836 | Negotiating A Legal Contract | 15 | Module |
| 45215 | RBM013 | Rural Law | 10 | Module |
| 45216 | RBM014 | Rural Wages | 20 | Module |
11. ELECTIVES
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PROJECT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45210 | RBM009 | Individual Learning Contract | 40 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S129 | RUA51198 | Diploma of Agriculture (RBM) | Qualification |