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AHCLSK502
Arrange marketing of livestock

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to arrange for the marketing of livestock and associated products.

This unit applies to livestock production managers whose job role includes livestock marketing.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine sales characteristics and demand

1.1 Identify potential purchasers and their purchasing requirements from available market information

1.2 Observe current and recent sales to monitor market trends and patterns

1.3 Monitor and review regulatory requirements for market entry to ensure quality assurance and fitness for sale

1.4 Determine ability to deliver product to meet market demand and requirements

2. Sell product and arrange transport

2.1 Research sale logistics and incorporate into marketing strategy

2.2 Consult sale outlets about market prospects and inform them of preferred sale method

2.3 Complete transport arrangements in time for sale, and prepare and organise facilities and product and documentation

2.4 Complete negotiations with agents, brokers and buyers

2.5 Arrange and process payments

3. Assess sales performance

3.1 Obtain and analyse sales data to facilitate monitoring of performance against marketing plan and enterprise requirements

3.2 Analyse strengths and weaknesses of performance

3.3 Review sales strategies to maximise future returns

3.4 Record data for future reference according to enterprise, industry and legislative requirements

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify appropriate markets and sales opportunities

calculate cost of production and target sale price

select sales outlets

select selling method and negotiate with brokers, sellers and agents

prepare and implement marketing plan

ensure that the product meets legislative and industry requirements for fitness for sale

coordinate sales and transport logistics for livestock products

analyse sales data and trends to maximise future profit margins

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

market specifications for the products produced

quality assurance procedures and their implementation

sales outlets

current and alternate sale methods

preparation of livestock and transportation systems

price risk and sales strategies

sales analysis

enterprise and industry policies and codes of practice with regard to livestock sales transportation, recording and reporting requirements

market access requirements -Minimum Residue Levels (MRLs) and the variance between countries, withholding periods after treatment

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current conditions for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine sales characteristics and demand

1.1 Identify potential purchasers and their purchasing requirements from available market information

1.2 Observe current and recent sales to monitor market trends and patterns

1.3 Monitor and review regulatory requirements for market entry to ensure quality assurance and fitness for sale

1.4 Determine ability to deliver product to meet market demand and requirements

2. Sell product and arrange transport

2.1 Research sale logistics and incorporate into marketing strategy

2.2 Consult sale outlets about market prospects and inform them of preferred sale method

2.3 Complete transport arrangements in time for sale, and prepare and organise facilities and product and documentation

2.4 Complete negotiations with agents, brokers and buyers

2.5 Arrange and process payments

3. Assess sales performance

3.1 Obtain and analyse sales data to facilitate monitoring of performance against marketing plan and enterprise requirements

3.2 Analyse strengths and weaknesses of performance

3.3 Review sales strategies to maximise future returns

3.4 Record data for future reference according to enterprise, industry and legislative requirements

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify appropriate markets and sales opportunities

calculate cost of production and target sale price

select sales outlets

select selling method and negotiate with brokers, sellers and agents

prepare and implement marketing plan

ensure that the product meets legislative and industry requirements for fitness for sale

coordinate sales and transport logistics for livestock products

analyse sales data and trends to maximise future profit margins

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

market specifications for the products produced

quality assurance procedures and their implementation

sales outlets

current and alternate sale methods

preparation of livestock and transportation systems

price risk and sales strategies

sales analysis

enterprise and industry policies and codes of practice with regard to livestock sales transportation, recording and reporting requirements

market access requirements -Minimum Residue Levels (MRLs) and the variance between countries, withholding periods after treatment

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current conditions for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify potential purchasers and their purchasing requirements from available market information 
Observe current and recent sales to monitor market trends and patterns 
Monitor and review regulatory requirements for market entry to ensure quality assurance and fitness for sale 
Determine ability to deliver product to meet market demand and requirements 
Research sale logistics and incorporate into marketing strategy 
Consult sale outlets about market prospects and inform them of preferred sale method 
Complete transport arrangements in time for sale, and prepare and organise facilities and product and documentation 
Complete negotiations with agents, brokers and buyers 
Arrange and process payments 
Obtain and analyse sales data to facilitate monitoring of performance against marketing plan and enterprise requirements 
Analyse strengths and weaknesses of performance 
Review sales strategies to maximise future returns 
Record data for future reference according to enterprise, industry and legislative requirements 

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