AHCMER304
Recommend irrigation products and services


Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recommend irrigation products and services to fulfil the needs of a client.

It applies to individuals who take responsibility for 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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Research store product range

1.1 Accessing relevant sources of information to develop product knowledge

1.2 Identify products according to relevant product information

1.3 Operate store products, machinery and equipment safely

1.4 Demonstrate a broad knowledge of irrigation product range

2. Recommend irrigation products

2.1 Identify client's needs

2.2 Provide details of product specifications and explain to clients to assist buying decisions

2.3 Explain features and benefits of products to clients to create a buying environment

3. Estimate quantities

3.1 Estimate quantities of irrigation products accurately from measurements and information provided according to product requirements

3.2 Provide client with accurate quotation for estimated quantities

4. Advise on irrigation product warranties

4.1 Provide client with clear explanations of the comparisons between products and manufacturer’s warranties

4.2 Confirm individual product warranty terms and conditions from relevant sources of information

4.3 Provide client with written information regarding individual product warranty terms and conditions, especially extended or promotional warranties

5. Negotiate price and payment options

5.1 Explain payment options including store recommended retail pricing for various brand options

5.2 Negotiate individual product prices where necessary to achieve sales

6. Advise on and arrange product service and repairs

6.1 Question client to determine nature of problem

6.2 Identify problem by accessing manufacturer's information

6.3 Offer solutions taking in consideration the nature of problem and available product information

6.4 Identify and discuss the service or repair process

6.5 Quote price and timeline for basic service or repairs

6.6 Obtain client details and record on repair form

6.7 Label item for repair and store securely

6.8 Notify client on completion of service or repair

Evidence of Performance

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:

demonstrate and assemble irrigation products and components

determine pump capacities in relation to proposed application

perform basic diagnostic techniques


Evidence of Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for recommending irrigation products and services

manufacturer’s specifications for a range of products

price negotiation techniques and payment options for the store

pump and irrigation equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

pump and irrigation equipment components, controls, features and functions

store irrigation products and pump range

store product and service and repair policy


Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement


Sectors

Merchandising and Sales (MER)