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Plan production for the whole business

Plan production for the whole business

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAGB520
State Code
OBK46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan production for a whole, land-based business, including reviewing strategic plans and production goals, developing financial and marketing plans, developing workforce skills and managing land usage.This unit applies to agribusiness managers whose role is to review and confirm the organisation's business goals and vision, its land-use, human resource development and financial plans. They analyse information from a range of sources and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review and confirm the organisation business goals and vision
  • 1.1 Compare the organisation business goals and vision against actual business activities
  • 1.2 Compare the values and community expectations of the organisation against actual business activities
  • 1.3 Review the organisation operating environment to identify potential opportunities and threats
  • 1.4 Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the organisation to identify potential areas for development
  • 1.5 Access and discuss information about innovations suitable for the enterprise, with colleagues
  • 1.6 Document the organisation goals and vision to provide a basis for future planning
2. Prepare workforce plans
  • 2.1 Identify the values, attributes and skills of the team
  • 2.2 Recognise specific areas of expertise in the business
  • 2.3 Determine future skill requirements of the business
  • 2.4 Assign specific areas of responsibility to team members, based on identified skills and expertise
  • 2.5 Identify staff members skill development and training requirements
  • 2.6 Obtain commitment to ongoing skill development from the management team
  • 2.7 Determine succession planning processes with team
  • 2.8 Establish communication strategies to foster a collaborative environment
3. Prepare a plan to manage land use
  • 3.1 Survey land to identify natural resources, soil characteristics, water resources, and cultural heritage sites
  • 3.2 Determine land use capacity from land condition tests and history of yields
  • 3.3 Determine land use for individual paddocks, based on land use capacity, products being produced, and the organisation goals and vision
  • 3.4 Develop a plan to improve the management and use of land on the property, based on property resources, sustainable practices and the organisation goals and vision
  • 3.5 Develop organisational policy to determine environmental management of the land, based on land use, prevalent pests and diseases, and the organisation goals and vision
4. Develop financial goals and risk management strategies
  • 4.1 Identify key financial performance indicators of each enterprise in the business from analysis of cash flow, profitability and net worth
  • 4.2 Assess financial performance of each enterprise in the business from analysis of key financial performance indicators and their impacts on business performance
  • 4.3 Identify financial goals for each enterprise in the business from financial performance assessment and the organisation goals and vision
  • 4.4 Identify areas of risk in the organisation from analysis of the operating environment, production strategies, workplace health and safety records and staff skills
  • 4.5 Identify and implement risk management strategies
5. Prepare and communicate the organisation vision, goals and plan
  • 5.1 Integrate the organisation goals and vision, human resource development, land-use, production and financial plans to reflect the decisions taken in each area
  • 5.2 Articulate the organisation goals, vision and plans to stakeholders and staff
  • 5.3 Establish a schedule to regularly review the organisation vision, goals and plans
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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