Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Collective capability of existing staff and facilities may include:
flexibility
interest in pursuing new ideas
desire to take risks
confidence in self and vision
attitudes toward ambiguity and uncertainty
financial capability to invest in change
ability to think laterally
limitations of existing facilities and environment.
Thinking techniques may include:
brainstorming
discussions
lateral thinking
de Bono's Six Thinking Hats® method
Business opportunity ideas may include:
ideas to create profits or assets
new product lines
identifying and targeting a new customer or group of customers
new facilities or locations
change of image.
Basic business planning estimates may be calculated for:
work methods
locations
initiatives and types of activities
human resources
budgets and other resources
timelines
return on investment period.
Legal and non-legal requriements may include:
award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments
Food Safety Code
relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation, especially in regard to OH&S and environmental issues, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), industrial relations and anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
requirements deriving from organisation's policies and procedures
access and equity requirements
codes of practice
contractual obligations
customer expectations
industrial relations agreements
insurance requirements
laws and regulations
local council regulations
accreditation/licence/patent/copyright requirements
maintenance/service/operating requirements
manufacturers' requirements
OH&S requirements
professional development requirements
standards
warranty requirements.
Criteria for determining feasibility may include:
ability to meet legal and non-legal requirements
ability to meet personal and business objectives
commercial viability
supply and demand assessments.
Specialist advice may include:
accounting, legal, food safety and OH&S advice
advice from government agencies, industry associations, business brokers and consultants
mentoring support
Risks may include those related to:
regulations, legislation and codes of practice
safety
public reputation and consumer interest
sustainability
personnel
environmental factors
financial risk.
Choice may be made:
by owner/operator of small business
by key family members of family business
by managers or supervisors.

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
The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time. These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.

Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.

All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competence in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they have identified, developed and assessed the initial feasibility of at least one new business or activity idea. Evidence should be documentary and show that consultation occurred.

Evidence will cover the processes used to identify a range of ideas, to select ideas to have initial feasibility assessed, and to consult with prospective partners. It will also cover documentation of the idea and of the feasibility assessment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will take place in actual business premises to provide access to relevant records, personnel and documentation.
Method of assessment
Recommended methods of assessment are:
a third-party referee (at appropriate level of authority and responsibility) report covering the entire period of development of the business concept
documented business proposal
formal presentation of a business proposal to managers/supervisors/staff
personal reflection and re-evaluation of development process and proposal, responding to feedback received.

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.
Guidance information for assessment
A current list of resources for this unit of competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.