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Plan a home based business
Plan a home based business
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBSMB306A
BSBSMB306A
State Code
D1010
D1010
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/11/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
06/11/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to examine the issues around establishing a business in a home and to plan the workplace within a home environment.Specific legal requirements apply to the management of a small or micro business.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the viability of basing a business in a home environment
- 1.1. Identify activities that will be undertaken by the business and what facilities and workspace are needed
- 1.2. Identify what licences, permits, regulations or restrictions apply to operating a home-based business
- 1.3. Identify the availability of services and infrastructure to support the business
- 1.4. Calculate the costs of suitable fittings and equipment for the business and any modifications required to existing facilities and infrastructure in the home
- 1.5. Determine access requirements of clients or delivery vehicles to the business premises
- 1.6. Identify insurance requirements for operation of the business in the home
2. Plan the workplace in a home environment
- 2.1. Prepare a floor plan or layout that meets the needs of the business and the home occupants
- 2.2. Prepare any concept plans for modifications to buildings or structures in accordance with local government requirements
- 2.3. Obtain approvals from relevant authorities
- 2.4. Identify occupational health and safety (OHS) issues and develop procedures to eliminate or minimise any risks
- 2.5. Design the workplace to provide appropriate client access and facilities while retaining privacy for home occupants
- 2.6. Allocate adequate and secure space for business machinery, equipment and storage of materials
3. Minimise potential sources of conflict
- 3.1. Identify possible sources of conflict with neighbours or home occupants
- 3.2. Develop protocols for home occupants, visitors and clients to enable the business to successfully operate in the home environment
- 3.3. Prepare a work schedule that identifies business and personal activities
- 3.4. Establish contingency plans for unanticipated events
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Activities may include:
any products produced by the business
if the business includes only one aspect of a process
if the business is an adjunct to something else
Licences, permits, regulations or restrictions may include:
funding agency restrictions
local government regulations
state/territory government environmental regulations/restrictions
Services and infrastructure may include:
disability access
gas
mobile phone coverage
phone/internet access
postal services
power
supply of materials and packaging
vehicle access
water
Fittings and equipment may include:
furniture desk, chairs, work benches
hardware/software
storage for example shelving, cabinets/freezers/machinery, shed
Approvals may be needed from:
body corporate (if rented unit) or owner (if the house is rented)
public liability/WorkCover
Procedures may include:
verbal instructions
visual images
written signs
Client access and facilities may include:
dedicated area for consultation with clients/staff and /or display area
entry
parking
signage
toilets
Sources of conflict may include:
changes in home occupants' needs for space
noise
parking
waste
Protocols may include:
informal understandings
verbal instructions
Business and personal activities may include:
community and family responsibilities
personal networking/mentoring
Unanticipated events may include:
attendance at events (community, family conferences, training)
personal and/or family illness
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Activities may include:
any products produced by the business
if the business includes only one aspect of a process
if the business is an adjunct to something else
Licences, permits, regulations or restrictions may include:
funding agency restrictions
local government regulations
state/territory government environmental regulations/restrictions
Services and infrastructure may include:
disability access
gas
mobile phone coverage
phone/internet access
postal services
power
supply of materials and packaging
vehicle access
water
Fittings and equipment may include:
furniture desk, chairs, work benches
hardware/software
storage for example shelving, cabinets/freezers/machinery, shed
Approvals may be needed from:
body corporate (if rented unit) or owner (if the house is rented)
public liability/WorkCover
Procedures may include:
verbal instructions
visual images
written signs
Client access and facilities may include:
dedicated area for consultation with clients/staff and /or display area
entry
parking
signage
toilets
Sources of conflict may include:
changes in home occupants' needs for space
noise
parking
waste
Protocols may include:
informal understandings
verbal instructions
Business and personal activities may include:
community and family responsibilities
personal networking/mentoring
Unanticipated events may include:
attendance at events (community, family conferences, training)
personal and/or family illness
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
identification of why the particular business is best established in the home
identification and selection of useful strategies in planning the set up of a home-based business
knowledge of constraints of home-based businesses.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to relevant documentation
candidate's individual circumstances and work in the context of establishing or running a home-based business, are the basis for assessment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
portfolio of evidence including floor layout and quotes for work
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation
review of access requirements determined for clients or delivery vehicles to the business premises
review of protocols developed for home occupants, visitors and clients
analysis of contingency plans established for unanticipated events.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBSMB302A Develop a micro business proposal
BSBSMB304A Determine resource requirements for the micro business.
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
identification of why the particular business is best established in the home
identification and selection of useful strategies in planning the set up of a home-based business
knowledge of constraints of home-based businesses.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to relevant documentation
candidate's individual circumstances and work in the context of establishing or running a home-based business, are the basis for assessment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
portfolio of evidence including floor layout and quotes for work
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation
review of access requirements determined for clients or delivery vehicles to the business premises
review of protocols developed for home occupants, visitors and clients
analysis of contingency plans established for unanticipated events.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBSMB302A Develop a micro business proposal
BSBSMB304A Determine resource requirements for the micro business.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG92 | BSBSMB306 | Plan a home based business | Unit of competency |