Unit of competency Outline
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Support and review business structures and relationships
Support and review business structures and relationships
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBUS403A
AHCBUS403A
State Code
D6736
D6736
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2011
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
08/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers supporting and reviewing business structures and relationships and defines the standard required to: research and identify appropriate bodies and sources of information; select an appropriate business structure; establish roles and expectations for family positions in a rural business; negotiate and resolve disputes; manage stress.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and assist in establishing/reviewing a rural business structure
- 1.1. Options for the business structure are identified and legal and taxation ramifications assessed.
- 1.2. Administrative procedures are followed to ensure full compliance with the chosen structure.
2. Identify and assist in the review of roles and responsibilities within the business unit
- 2.1. Roles and responsibilities within the business are clearly communicated to members of the business unit.
- 2.2. Business organisational structure is established/reviewed in consultation with members of the business unit.
- 2.3. Roles and responsibilities of family members are reviewed regularly in accordance with succession and estate planning requirements.
- 2.4. Wills are prepared, updated and stored in accordance with organisational requirements.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of stress management strategies
- 3.1. Potential causes of stress within a rural business environment are identified.
- 3.2. Stress management strategies are developed in consultation with family and other employees.
- 3.3. Strategies are implemented to minimise stress within the family and the workplace.
- 3.4. Stress management strategies are reviewed regularly in accordance with organisational requirements.
4. Access rural networks and support group
- 4.1. Relevant rural networks and support groups are identified.
- 4.2. Appropriate interpersonal skills are used to facilitate and promote positive relations.
- 4.3. Relationships are developed and maintained to promote the rural business in accordance with organisational goals and objectives.
- 4.4. Networking opportunities are identified and accessed in accordance with organisational requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Business structures and relationships may include:
sole trader
partnership
company
family trust.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Business structures and relationships may include:
sole trader
partnership
company
family trust.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
research and identify appropriate bodies and sources of information
select an appropriate business structure
establish roles and expectations for family positions in a rural business
negotiate and resolve disputes
manage stress.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
research and identify appropriate bodies and sources of information
select an appropriate business structure
establish roles and expectations for family positions in a rural business
negotiate and resolve disputes
manage stress.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3676 | RTE4902A | Support and review business structures and relationships | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D509 | AHC41010 | Certificate IV in Agribusiness | Qualification |
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D506 | AHC40710 | Certificate IV in Retail Nursery | Qualification |