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

BSBSMB306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan a home based business

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBSMB306 - Plan a home based business
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the viability and create a plan to operate a business in the home environment. 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:

relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes

relevant workplace documentation and resources

case studies or where possible, real situations.

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: Determine viability of basing a business in a home environment
  • Identify activities that will be undertaken by the business and what facilities and workspace are needed
  • Identify what licences, permits, regulations or restrictions apply to operating a home based business
  • Identify availability of services and infrastructure to support the business
  • Calculate costs of suitable fittings and equipment for the business and any modifications required to existing facilities and infrastructure in the home
  • Determine access requirements of clients or delivery vehicles to the business premises
  • Identify insurance requirements for operation of the business in the home
       
Element: Plan workplace in a home environment
  • Prepare a floor plan or layout that meets needs of the business and home occupants
  • Prepare any concept plans for modifications to buildings or structures in accordance with local government requirements
  • Obtain approvals from relevant authorities
  • Identify work health and safety (WHS) issues and develop procedures to eliminate or minimise any risks
  • Design workplace to provide appropriate client access and facilities while retaining privacy for home occupants
  • Allocate adequate and secure space for business machinery, equipment and storage of materials
       
Element: Minimise potential sources of conflict
  • Identify possible sources of conflict with neighbours or home occupants
  • Develop protocols for home occupants, visitors and clients to enable the business to successfully operate in the home environment
  • Prepare a work schedule that identifies business and personal activities
  • Establish contingency plans for unanticipated events
       


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. Determine viability of basing a business in a home environment

1.1 Identify activities that will be undertaken by the business and what facilities and workspace are needed

1.2 Identify what licences, permits, regulations or restrictions apply to operating a home based business

1.3 Identify availability of services and infrastructure to support the business

1.4 Calculate costs of suitable fittings and equipment for the business and any modifications required to existing facilities and infrastructure in the home

1.5 Determine access requirements of clients or delivery vehicles to the business premises

1.6 Identify insurance requirements for operation of the business in the home

2. Plan workplace in a home environment

2.1 Prepare a floor plan or layout that meets needs of the business and home occupants

2.2 Prepare any concept plans for modifications to buildings or structures in accordance with local government requirements

2.3 Obtain approvals from relevant authorities

2.4 Identify work health and safety (WHS) issues and develop procedures to eliminate or minimise any risks

2.5 Design workplace to provide appropriate client access and facilities while retaining privacy for home occupants

2.6 Allocate adequate and secure space for business machinery, equipment and storage of materials

3. Minimise potential sources of conflict

3.1 Identify possible sources of conflict with neighbours or home occupants

3.2 Develop protocols for home occupants, visitors and clients to enable the business to successfully operate in the home environment

3.3 Prepare a work schedule that identifies business and personal activities

3.4 Establish contingency plans for unanticipated events

Evidence of the ability to:

identify practical requirements of running a home based business, including calculation of costs

plan suitable workspace, including:

preparing concept plan for possible modifications to structure of building

obtaining relevant approvals from external sources

identifying and meeting required legislative requirements

implement procedures and protocols to ensure home based business runs smoothly including:

creating work schedule

identifying and establishing contingency plans for areas of possible conflict.

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:

list prohibitive factors in setting up a home based business

list commonwealth, state/territory and local government legislative requirements relating to business operation, especially for work health and safety (WHS) and environmental issues

outline constraints of home based businesses

summarise relevant services and available infrastructure.

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. Determine viability of basing a business in a home environment

1.1 Identify activities that will be undertaken by the business and what facilities and workspace are needed

1.2 Identify what licences, permits, regulations or restrictions apply to operating a home based business

1.3 Identify availability of services and infrastructure to support the business

1.4 Calculate costs of suitable fittings and equipment for the business and any modifications required to existing facilities and infrastructure in the home

1.5 Determine access requirements of clients or delivery vehicles to the business premises

1.6 Identify insurance requirements for operation of the business in the home

2. Plan workplace in a home environment

2.1 Prepare a floor plan or layout that meets needs of the business and home occupants

2.2 Prepare any concept plans for modifications to buildings or structures in accordance with local government requirements

2.3 Obtain approvals from relevant authorities

2.4 Identify work health and safety (WHS) issues and develop procedures to eliminate or minimise any risks

2.5 Design workplace to provide appropriate client access and facilities while retaining privacy for home occupants

2.6 Allocate adequate and secure space for business machinery, equipment and storage of materials

3. Minimise potential sources of conflict

3.1 Identify possible sources of conflict with neighbours or home occupants

3.2 Develop protocols for home occupants, visitors and clients to enable the business to successfully operate in the home environment

3.3 Prepare a work schedule that identifies business and personal activities

3.4 Establish contingency plans for unanticipated events

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 activities that will be undertaken by the business and what facilities and workspace are needed 
Identify what licences, permits, regulations or restrictions apply to operating a home based business 
Identify availability of services and infrastructure to support the business 
Calculate costs of suitable fittings and equipment for the business and any modifications required to existing facilities and infrastructure in the home 
Determine access requirements of clients or delivery vehicles to the business premises 
Identify insurance requirements for operation of the business in the home 
Prepare a floor plan or layout that meets needs of the business and home occupants 
Prepare any concept plans for modifications to buildings or structures in accordance with local government requirements 
Obtain approvals from relevant authorities 
Identify work health and safety (WHS) issues and develop procedures to eliminate or minimise any risks 
Design workplace to provide appropriate client access and facilities while retaining privacy for home occupants 
Allocate adequate and secure space for business machinery, equipment and storage of materials 
Identify possible sources of conflict with neighbours or home occupants 
Develop protocols for home occupants, visitors and clients to enable the business to successfully operate in the home environment 
Prepare a work schedule that identifies business and personal activities 
Establish contingency plans for unanticipated events 

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