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AHCBUS502A
Market products and services

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those who market products and services in an agricultural, horticultural or land management enterprise.

This unit covers the marketing of products and services and defines the standard required to collect, analyse and present data in the internal and external business environment; assess alternative marketing strategies and techniques to meet business plan objectives; plan and implement a marketing strategy; and monitor product, pricing and distribution policies to improve market performance.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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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:

collect, analyse and present data in the internal and external business environment

assess alternative marketing strategies and techniques to meet business plan objectives

plan and implement a marketing strategy

monitor product, pricing and distribution policies to improve market performance.

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analyse with regard to market research and assessments

manage information

assess financial strategies and prepare budgets

use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation. The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record complex workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

price risk management

performance evaluation measures

competitors strengths and weaknesses

business planning process

customer relations policies

market conditions and forces

enterprise goals, objectives and directions

markets and market analysis

communication and promotion skills

marketing principles and practice

principles of trend analysis.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Markets may include:

wholesalers

retailers

exporters

local, national and/or international customers

private and public sector organisations and enterprises.

Marketing strategies may include:

various information with regard to:

pricing

promotion

product quality

service standards

distribution channels.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Markets for existing or new products or services are identified, researched and analysed for possible entry or development. 
Past trends and developments are analysed to determine market variability and associated risks. 
Market environment is continually monitored in a consistent manner to ensure information is current and reliable. 
The legal, ethical and environmental constraints of the market(s) and their effect on the enterprise are identified. 
Product mix that suits market requirements/price advantage at the time is adopted. 
Alternative marketing strategies and techniques are assessed and interpreted to identify marketing targets and methods. 
Marketing strategies are based on reliable data, market environment and substantiated trends. 
Marketing options incorporate suitable advice from marketing professionals. 
A measurable cost-effective marketing plan is developed incorporating a reasoned analysis of market research and business plan objectives. 
Planned marketing activities are scheduled within appropriate timeframes. 
Measurable performance targets are developed and meet business plan objectives. 
Distribution channels are organised, and product and service information is accurate and readily available to clients. 
Marketing activities are implemented within budgetary constraints to meet legal, ethical and enterprise requirements. 
Product, pricing and distribution policies are monitored in relation to market changes, marketing objectives and enterprise requirements. 
Areas of positive performance are identified and corrective action is taken to remedy poor performance areas. 
An objective assessment of the marketing plan and implementation is made by a comparison of valid and reliable data against performance targets. 
Relevant information is documented for continual analysis and effective planning management. 

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