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AMPX409
Prepare and evaluate resource proposals

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and evaluate the impact of resource proposals on enterprise operations and profitability. Resource proposals are prepared to determine potential costs and returns on investment in resources including personnel, new equipment, systems or procedures. The information presented in resource proposals assists in financial decision making and planning.

This unit is suitable for first line managers, supervisors and team leaders in all sectors of the meat industry.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and regulatory requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of others’ work within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

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

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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. Prepare resource proposals

1.1 Identify resource requirements in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Collect resource planning information in consultation with colleagues, including those with a specialist role in resource management

1.3 Clarify proposal objectives and ensure consistency with enterprise directions and goals

2. Evaluate feasibility of resource proposals

2.1 Analyse potential impact of resource allocation on enterprise operations

2.2 Identify realistic options and outcomes

2.3 Conduct and document cost or benefit analyses, including payback periods

2.4 Identify and assess risks associated with the proposal

2.5 Develop targets, goals and performance measures to evaluate performance of implemented strategies

3. Gain commitment to resource proposals

3.1 Refine proposal and consult with colleagues or team to gain commitment to proposal objectives.

3.2 Prepare proposal for presentation and discussion

3.3 Present proposal and recommendations to relevant personnel

The candidate must prepare and present at least one resource proposal to meat processing enterprise management personnel.

The candidate must:

assess potential impacts of the proposal on enterprise operations (including production and personnel)

determine necessity and scope of the proposal in relation to enterprise directions and goals

record, gather and consolidate financial information

apply relevant mathematical skills

assess risks associated with the proposal and recommend risk management strategies

calculate net present value, internal rate of return and payback periods

prepare departmental/section financial information for inclusion in enterprise/department budget

interpret and prepare cash flow statements, profit and loss statements and asset and liabilities statements

recommend strategies for obtaining resources including finance (including internal, external, re-allocation of resources, new resources or funds)

prepare financial proposals which include costs, cash flow requirements, payback period and benefits

consult and collaborate with colleagues and those potentially affected to refine the proposal

promote the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal to relevant personnel and stakeholders

develop performance indicators to measure outcomes of resource allocation/proposal

identify and apply relevant workplace health and safety regulatory and workplace requirements

research options, models and benchmarks relating to the proposal

use communication skills to present and argue a case and prepare reports in language, style and format appropriate to the audience

use technology to analyse, prepare and present a range of data

The candidate must demonstrate a broad factual, technical and theoretical knowledge of:

variable and fixed costs relating to the operations of the department, cost centre or enterprise

sources of information within the enterprise, including specialist personnel, information systems and documentation

enterprise structure, scope of operations and relevant policies and procedures

Resource proposals prepared for assessment must relate to an operating meat processing enterprise.

All evidence must be collected in the context of current Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

A minimum of three different forms of assessment must be used.

Assessors must satisfy current standards 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. Prepare resource proposals

1.1 Identify resource requirements in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Collect resource planning information in consultation with colleagues, including those with a specialist role in resource management

1.3 Clarify proposal objectives and ensure consistency with enterprise directions and goals

2. Evaluate feasibility of resource proposals

2.1 Analyse potential impact of resource allocation on enterprise operations

2.2 Identify realistic options and outcomes

2.3 Conduct and document cost or benefit analyses, including payback periods

2.4 Identify and assess risks associated with the proposal

2.5 Develop targets, goals and performance measures to evaluate performance of implemented strategies

3. Gain commitment to resource proposals

3.1 Refine proposal and consult with colleagues or team to gain commitment to proposal objectives.

3.2 Prepare proposal for presentation and discussion

3.3 Present proposal and recommendations to relevant personnel

The candidate must prepare and present at least one resource proposal to meat processing enterprise management personnel.

The candidate must:

assess potential impacts of the proposal on enterprise operations (including production and personnel)

determine necessity and scope of the proposal in relation to enterprise directions and goals

record, gather and consolidate financial information

apply relevant mathematical skills

assess risks associated with the proposal and recommend risk management strategies

calculate net present value, internal rate of return and payback periods

prepare departmental/section financial information for inclusion in enterprise/department budget

interpret and prepare cash flow statements, profit and loss statements and asset and liabilities statements

recommend strategies for obtaining resources including finance (including internal, external, re-allocation of resources, new resources or funds)

prepare financial proposals which include costs, cash flow requirements, payback period and benefits

consult and collaborate with colleagues and those potentially affected to refine the proposal

promote the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal to relevant personnel and stakeholders

develop performance indicators to measure outcomes of resource allocation/proposal

identify and apply relevant workplace health and safety regulatory and workplace requirements

research options, models and benchmarks relating to the proposal

use communication skills to present and argue a case and prepare reports in language, style and format appropriate to the audience

use technology to analyse, prepare and present a range of data

The candidate must demonstrate a broad factual, technical and theoretical knowledge of:

variable and fixed costs relating to the operations of the department, cost centre or enterprise

sources of information within the enterprise, including specialist personnel, information systems and documentation

enterprise structure, scope of operations and relevant policies and procedures

Resource proposals prepared for assessment must relate to an operating meat processing enterprise.

All evidence must be collected in the context of current Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

A minimum of three different forms of assessment must be used.

Assessors must satisfy current standards 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 resource requirements in consultation with relevant personnel 
Collect resource planning information in consultation with colleagues, including those with a specialist role in resource management 
Clarify proposal objectives and ensure consistency with enterprise directions and goals 
Analyse potential impact of resource allocation on enterprise operations 
Identify realistic options and outcomes 
Conduct and document cost or benefit analyses, including payback periods 
Identify and assess risks associated with the proposal 
Develop targets, goals and performance measures to evaluate performance of implemented strategies 
Refine proposal and consult with colleagues or team to gain commitment to proposal objectives. 
Prepare proposal for presentation and discussion 
Present proposal and recommendations to relevant personnel 
Identify resource requirements in consultation with relevant personnel 
Collect resource planning information in consultation with colleagues, including those with a specialist role in resource management 
Clarify proposal objectives and ensure consistency with enterprise directions and goals 
Analyse potential impact of resource allocation on enterprise operations 
Identify realistic options and outcomes 
Conduct and document cost or benefit analyses, including payback periods 
Identify and assess risks associated with the proposal 
Develop targets, goals and performance measures to evaluate performance of implemented strategies 
Refine proposal and consult with colleagues or team to gain commitment to proposal objectives. 
Prepare proposal for presentation and discussion 
Present proposal and recommendations to relevant personnel 

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