Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCNSY304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Deliver and promote sales of plants

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNSY304 - Deliver and promote sales of plants
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transport and deliver plants to retail outlets and other nurseries and the associated task of maintaining promotional displays.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to provide marketing support
  • Identify product list, clients, delivery schedule and transport vehicle
  • Select tools, equipment and machinery suitable for delivery requirements
  • Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • Select and prepare plants identified in orders, sample specifications and delivery schedule and load
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Deliver plants
  • Maintain stock
  • Update and maintain current stock lists
  • Maintain regular delivery service
  • Supply clients with information about stock availability on request
  • Complete delivery documentation
       
Element: Maintain off-site displays
  • Check off-site product displays regularly
  • Maintain displays
  • Provide marketing support with due consideration of environmental implications
       
Element: Promote sales
  • Inform retailers of available promotional literature with particular stock lines
  • Dispatch regular sales memos
  • Prepare advanced lists for seasonal promotions
  • Complete sales, promotional and marketing documentation
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to provide marketing support

1.1 Identify product list, clients, delivery schedule and transport vehicle

1.2 Select tools, equipment and machinery suitable for delivery requirements

1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

1.4 Select and prepare plants identified in orders, sample specifications and delivery schedule and load

1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.6 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Deliver plants

2.1 Maintain stock

2.2 Update and maintain current stock lists

2.3 Maintain regular delivery service

2.4 Supply clients with information about stock availability on request

2.5 Complete delivery documentation

3. Maintain off-site displays

3.1 Check off-site product displays regularly

3.2 Maintain displays

3.3 Provide marketing support with due consideration of environmental implications

4. Promote sales

4.1 Inform retailers of available promotional literature with particular stock lines

4.2 Dispatch regular sales memos

4.3 Prepare advanced lists for seasonal promotions

4.4 Complete sales, promotional and marketing documentation

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:

calculate orders, sales figures, ratios, proportions and application rates

communicate with clients, work team members and supervisors

coordinate own activities to deliver and maintain plant orders

estimate treatment and product requirements, material sizes and quantities

interpret and apply delivery schedules and marketing plans

maintain mobile and remote displays and samples

use reporting and work procedure documents

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of delivering and promoting plants

botanical, common and trade names, growth habits, and presentation requirements for display of plants

industry labelling standards and methods

practical understanding of the range of plants available from the enterprise

standards and methods for the preparation and dispatch of promotional literature and lists for seasonal promotions

standards and methods of packaging, and delivery of plant orders, samples and displays


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to provide marketing support

1.1 Identify product list, clients, delivery schedule and transport vehicle

1.2 Select tools, equipment and machinery suitable for delivery requirements

1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

1.4 Select and prepare plants identified in orders, sample specifications and delivery schedule and load

1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.6 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Deliver plants

2.1 Maintain stock

2.2 Update and maintain current stock lists

2.3 Maintain regular delivery service

2.4 Supply clients with information about stock availability on request

2.5 Complete delivery documentation

3. Maintain off-site displays

3.1 Check off-site product displays regularly

3.2 Maintain displays

3.3 Provide marketing support with due consideration of environmental implications

4. Promote sales

4.1 Inform retailers of available promotional literature with particular stock lines

4.2 Dispatch regular sales memos

4.3 Prepare advanced lists for seasonal promotions

4.4 Complete sales, promotional and marketing documentation

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
Identify product list, clients, delivery schedule and transport vehicle 
Select tools, equipment and machinery suitable for delivery requirements 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 
Select and prepare plants identified in orders, sample specifications and delivery schedule and load 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Maintain stock 
Update and maintain current stock lists 
Maintain regular delivery service 
Supply clients with information about stock availability on request 
Complete delivery documentation 
Check off-site product displays regularly 
Maintain displays 
Provide marketing support with due consideration of environmental implications 
Inform retailers of available promotional literature with particular stock lines 
Dispatch regular sales memos 
Prepare advanced lists for seasonal promotions 
Complete sales, promotional and marketing documentation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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