AURS342369A
Wholesale used motor vehicle stock

This unit of competency covers the competence required to research organisation records and persons to assist with decision-making process to wholesale used vehicle stock and determine surpluses.

Application

This unit of competency applies to the following and should be contextualised to the qualification it is being applied:

retail, service and repair - administration/sales.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Canvass dealership persons to assist with deciding which vehicles to wholesale

1.1. Procedures for collecting data are established

1.2. Information is collected and documented

1.3. Collected information is compared from different sources

2. Check stock records to determine stock surpluses and/or wholesaling requirements

2.1. Procedures for collecting data are established

2.2. Information is collected and documented

2.3. Collected information is compared from different sources

2.4. Surpluses are determined in preparation of wholesaling used vehicle stock

3. Wholesale used vehicle stock

3.1. Potential buyers of surplus used vehicle stock requirements are located

3.2. A satisfactory selling/purchase price is negotiated

3.3. Surplus used vehicle stock is wholesaled, ensuring compliance with legislative and/or statutory requirements

3.4. Organisation records are updated to reflect wholesale used vehicle stock holding

Required Skills

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to collation of information on stock surpluses

communicate ideas and information to negotiate sale of surplus stock

plan and organise activities for sale of surplus stock

work with others and in a team by involving team members in identifying surplus stock

use mathematical ideas and techniques to update records of enterprise vehicle stock

establish diagnostic processes recommending which vehicles are wholesaled

use workplace technology related to use of business technology to wholesale surplus stock

Required knowledge

communication/negotiation process and pitfalls in face-to-face communication

workplace records and how to maintain them

oral communication and English language

written communication

researching and comparison/analytical skills

Evidence Required

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

It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of:

maintenance of workplace records

communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off-the-job

The following are required:

enterprise vehicle stock records

enterprise policies and procedures

persons including wholesale buyer

a qualified workplace assessor.

Method of assessment

Assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available assessment, in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable

Prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision

Practical assessments:

maintain workplace records

convey information both orally and in writing, in English

prepare reports on used vehicle stock to be wholesaled

access, interpret and apply information to assist with determining stock to be wholesaled

research records and persons to assist with decision-making process

wholesale used motor vehicle stock

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Methods

Methods include:

oral communication, written communication

checking records and comparing

determining requirements

Specific requirements:

manual and/or computer records

Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

OHS requirements may include:

state/territory/industry OHS requirements

Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions

Equipment

Equipment may include:

computer hardware/software, calculators and office equipment

Enterprise specific records

Enterprise specific records may include:

newspapers, magazines, stock records, statutory requirements and industry pricing guides

Information/documents

Sources of information/documents may include:

manufacturer/component supplier specifications

enterprise operating procedures

product manufacturer/component supplier specifications

customer requirements

industry/workplace codes of practice


Sectors

Unit sector

Sales


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable