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Arrange selling through community based marketing

Arrange selling through community based marketing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCORG404
State Code
BAT89
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to arrange selling through community based marketing.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within know parameters and use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and evaluate selling options
  • 1.1 Identify the various types of community based selling schemes
  • 1.2 Identify characteristics of the farm business produce
  • 1.3 Identify and document the potential customer base
  • 1.4 Evaluate and document selling options
2. Comply with the requirements of the selected community marketing scheme
  • 2.1 Identify and comply with market requirements
  • 2.2 Comply with legislative requirements in each step of the supply chain
  • 2.3 Keep records to verify compliance with the community marketing scheme, food safety and organic certification where applicable
3. Develop and maintain a relationship with customers
  • 3.1 Investigate characteristicsof the community customers
  • 3.2 Identify potential links between the community and the farm system
  • 3.3 Develop the connections between individuals and the farm production system
  • 3.4 Develop a ‘farm story’ and communicate the uniqueness of the enterprise to the community using appropriate communication channels
  • 3.5 Monitor community satisfaction levels through customer feedback and address valid concerns
4. Organise transport
  • 4.1 Identify transport requirements and engage carriers as required
  • 4.2 Arrange transport timing and delivery of product with carrier, processing and or selling facility and, where appropriate, agent
  • 4.3 Comply with any special requirements to ensure appropriate transport
  • 4.4 Comply with all relevant legislative requirements including food safety and organic certification
5. Keep records
  • 5.1 Complete pre and post sale documentation
  • 5.2 Record transactions to ensure traceability and reconciliation can be effected and business performance criteria can be assessed
  • 5.3 Document customer feedback and identify and record potential improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE632 AHCORG404A Arrange selling through community based marketing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC13 AHCORG412 Arrange selling through community based marketing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEY8 AHC41019 Certificate IV in Agribusiness Qualification
BDC8 AHC41616 Certificate IV in Organic Farming Qualification
BDA9 AHC42116 Certificate IV in Permaculture Qualification