Unit of competency Outline
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Arrange marketing of livestock
Arrange marketing of livestock
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK502A
AHCLSK502A
State Code
D6997
D6997
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2014
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
25/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of arranging for the marketing of livestock and associated products and defines the standard required to: identify appropriate markets and sales opportunities; calculate cost of production and target sale price; ensure that the product meets legislative and industry requirements for fitness for sale; select selling method and negotiate with brokers, sellers and agents; arrange transport/delivery.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine sales characteristics and demand
- 1.1. Potential purchasers and their purchasing requirements are identified from available market information.
- 1.2. Current and recent sales are observed to monitor market trends and patterns.
- 1.3. Regulatory requirements for market entry are monitored and reviewed to ensure quality assurance and fitness for sale.
- 1.4. Ability to deliver product to meet market demand and requirements is determined.
2. Sell product and arrange transport
- 2.1. Sale logistics are researched and incorporated into marketing strategy.
- 2.2. Sale outlets are consulted about market prospects and informed of preferred sale method.
- 2.3. Transport arrangements are completed in time for sale, and facilities and product are prepared and organised.
- 2.4. Negotiations with agents, brokers and buyers are completed.
- 2.5. Payments are arranged and processed.
3. Assess sales performance
- 3.1. Sales data is obtained and analysed to facilitate monitoring of performance against marketing plan and enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Strengths and weaknesses of performance are analysed.
- 3.3. Sales strategies are reviewed to maximise future returns.
- 3.4. Data is recorded for future reference according to enterprise, industry and legislative requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
goats
beef cattle
alpacas
deer
dairy cattle
pigs.
Sale outlets could include:
auction markets
contract sales
processors
deliverable future contracts
paddock/private and computer aided selling.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
sheep
goats
beef cattle
alpacas
deer
dairy cattle
pigs.
Sale outlets could include:
auction markets
contract sales
processors
deliverable future contracts
paddock/private and computer aided selling.
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:
identify appropriate markets and sales opportunities
calculate cost of production and target sale price
ensure that the product meets legislative and industry requirements for fitness for sale
select selling method and negotiate with brokers, sellers and agents
arrange transport/delivery.
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:
identify appropriate markets and sales opportunities
calculate cost of production and target sale price
ensure that the product meets legislative and industry requirements for fitness for sale
select selling method and negotiate with brokers, sellers and agents
arrange transport/delivery.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3392 | RTE5918A | Arrange marketing of livestock | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ04 | AHCLSK502 | Arrange marketing of livestock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D513 | AHC50110 | Diploma of Agriculture | Qualification |
| J271 | AHC51812 | Diploma of Organic Farming | Qualification |