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Develop and review a business plan

Develop and review a business plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBUS516
State Code
OBK28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and review a business plan.This unit applies to individuals whose role is to set the short, medium or long term goals and targets for the business plan. Roles may relate to marketing and production targets, resource and asset development and management, supply chain management, acquisitions, capital, property improvements, and operational systems.At this level, workers take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.All work must be carried out to comply with organisational requirements, work health and safety legislation and codes, sustainability practices and in consultation with the management team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of business plan
  • 1.1 Determine scope of the business plan and associated systems in consultation with key and specialist personnel
  • 1.2 Access information to inform business plan development including potential business opportunities
  • 1.3 Account for and incorporate trends and seasonal variations
  • 1.4 Account for strategic goals, targets and directions of the enterprise
  • 1.5 Identify legal obligations and compliance requirements
2. Prepare business plan
  • 2.1 Develop operational goals and targets that enhance opportunities to meet the enterprise strategic plan
  • 2.2 Check indicators of operational performance are clear and measurable and allow for realistic analysis of performance
  • 2.3 Identify and include resource requirements and input supply chain options
  • 2.4 Identify and incorporate human resource strategies
  • 2.5 Identify and incorporate marketing strategies
  • 2.6 Identify risks for the business and develop minimisation strategies
  • 2.7 Trial systems to test budgetary impact and operational potential before implementation
3. Document and review business plan
  • 3.1 Develop the business plan
  • 3.2 Incorporate financial and operational systems that enhance performance management and suit enterprise requirements
  • 3.3 Communicate business plan to relevant parties
  • 3.4 Monitor performance against the business plan to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement
  • 3.5 Make recommendations to improve the business plan and associated systems
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAS61 AHCBUS506 Develop and review a business plan Unit of competency
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