Required skills

communication skills to clarify restrictions and approvals to negotiate with neighbours home occupants trades people and suppliers to formulate questions to obtain quotes

literacy skills to understand and complete any relevant forms relating to a homebased business

research skills to locate and access sources of information relating to restrictionsapprovals for a homebased business

Required knowledge

aspects of the business being proposed

commonwealth stateterritory and local government legislative requirements relating to business operation especially in regard to occupational health and safety OHS and environmental issues

constraints of homebased businesses

relevant services and infrastructure available

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

Evidence of the following is essential

identification of why the particular business is best established in the home

identification and selection of useful strategies in planning the set up of a homebased business

knowledge of constraints of homebased businesses

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant documentation

candidates individual circumstances and work in the context of establishing or running a homebased business are the basis for assessment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

portfolio of evidence including floor layout and quotes for work

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation

review of access requirements determined for clients or delivery vehicles to the business premises

review of protocols developed for home occupants visitors and clients

analysis of contingency plans established for unanticipated events

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBSMBA Develop a micro business proposal

BSBSMB302A Develop a micro business proposal

BSBSMBA Determine resource requirements for the micro business

BSBSMB304A Determine resource requirements for the micro business.

Activities may include:

Licences, permits, regulations or restrictions may include:

Services and infrastructure may include:

Fittings and equipment may include:

Approvals may be needed from:

Procedures may include:

Client access and facilities may include:

Sources of conflict may include:

Protocols may include:

Business and personal activities may include:

Unanticipated events may include: