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

BSBSMB304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Determine resource requirements for the micro business

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBSMB304 - Determine resource requirements for the micro business
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select options for resource acquisition, develop procedures and systems for efficient installation, and use and maintain resources.It applies to individuals who are establishing or operating a micro business providing self-employment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Management and Leadership – Small and Micro Business field of work and include access to:

business equipment and resources including maintenance manuals

business technology including internet access

relevant workplace documentation and resources including a business profile sample

case studies or where possible, real situations

interaction with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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: Identify resources needed in the business
  • Use the business profile to determine types of resources that may be required
  • Gather information regarding resource requirements from appropriate sources
  • Determine resource quantities in accordance with business activity levels and financial position
       
Element: Select appropriate sources for resources required in the business
  • Investigate different options for acquiring resources needed in the business in terms of business profile and stakeholder needs
  • Determine reliability, risks and costs associated with these options in line with business projections
  • Determine ease of access to sources of service and support
  • Select suitable options as investigated
  • Establish relationships with suppliers and other key people
       
Element: Prepare for use of resources in the business
  • Design procedures and systems to allow effective and efficient introduction, use and maintenance of resources
  • Negotiate and review arrangements for supply of resources to ensure the business profile is met
  • Design procedures for monitoring use of resources
  • Develop procedures for maintenance, support, repair and replacement of business machinery, equipment and software
       


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. Identify resources needed in the business

1.1 Use the business profile to determine types of resources that may be required

1.2 Gather information regarding resource requirements from appropriate sources

1.3 Investigate digital technology options, benefits and challenges

1.4 Determine resource quantities in accordance with business activity levels and financial position

2. Select appropriate sources for resources required in the business

2.1 Investigate different options for acquiring resources needed in the business in terms of business profile and stakeholder needs

2.2 Determine reliability, risks and costs associated with these options in line with business projections

2.3 Determine ease of access to sources of service and support

2.4 Select suitable options as investigated

2.5 Establish relationships with suppliers and other key people

3. Prepare for use of resources in the business

3.1 Design procedures and systems to allow effective and efficient introduction, use and maintenance of resources

3.2 Negotiate and review arrangements for supply of resources to ensure the business profile is met

3.3 Design procedures for monitoring use of resources

3.4 Develop procedures for maintenance, support, repair and replacement of business machinery, equipment and software

Evidence of the ability to:

determine appropriate resource levels in line with micro business profile and desired profit

identify, assess and select digital technologies

select options for resource acquisition suited to the micro business and financial position, including stakeholder needs

establish relationship with suppliers including negotiating and reviewing supplies to suit profile of micro business

develop procedures and systems to allow for efficient and effective installation and use of resources, including monitoring and maintenance as required.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify legislative requirements relating to micro business operations

describe the functions of key digital technologies and their benefits and challenges to micro business

list functions of a range of business equipment and machinery

outline the micro business profile and structure

describe procedures and systems for use of and routine maintenance of resources

summarise types of resources required as per the micro business profile.

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

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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. Identify resources needed in the business

1.1 Use the business profile to determine types of resources that may be required

1.2 Gather information regarding resource requirements from appropriate sources

1.3 Investigate digital technology options, benefits and challenges

1.4 Determine resource quantities in accordance with business activity levels and financial position

2. Select appropriate sources for resources required in the business

2.1 Investigate different options for acquiring resources needed in the business in terms of business profile and stakeholder needs

2.2 Determine reliability, risks and costs associated with these options in line with business projections

2.3 Determine ease of access to sources of service and support

2.4 Select suitable options as investigated

2.5 Establish relationships with suppliers and other key people

3. Prepare for use of resources in the business

3.1 Design procedures and systems to allow effective and efficient introduction, use and maintenance of resources

3.2 Negotiate and review arrangements for supply of resources to ensure the business profile is met

3.3 Design procedures for monitoring use of resources

3.4 Develop procedures for maintenance, support, repair and replacement of business machinery, equipment and software

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
Use the business profile to determine types of resources that may be required 
Gather information regarding resource requirements from appropriate sources 
Determine resource quantities in accordance with business activity levels and financial position 
Investigate different options for acquiring resources needed in the business in terms of business profile and stakeholder needs 
Determine reliability, risks and costs associated with these options in line with business projections 
Determine ease of access to sources of service and support 
Select suitable options as investigated 
Establish relationships with suppliers and other key people 
Design procedures and systems to allow effective and efficient introduction, use and maintenance of resources 
Negotiate and review arrangements for supply of resources to ensure the business profile is met 
Design procedures for monitoring use of resources 
Develop procedures for maintenance, support, repair and replacement of business machinery, equipment and software 

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