Analyse business performance

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCAGB604A, 'Analyse business performance'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Analyse business performance' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Analyse financial reports

1.1. Taxation reports are correctly interpreted and accounts are determined to be true and fair.

1.2. Management reports generated by the enterprise are reviewed and interpreted.

1.3. Distribution of profit is determined.

2. Use financial analysis tools

2.1. Gross margins and relevant breakdowns of profit and loss are calculated.

2.2. Ratios related to production activity, solvency and liquidity, gearing and profitability are calculated.

2.3. Relevant performance benchmarks are sourced and compared to the enterprise.

2.4. Trends in production and profitability are identified and analysed.

3. Identify opportunities for increasing profit

3.1. Yield/production potential is assessed and current position determined.

3.2. Key issues related to production efficiency are identified.

3.3. Key issues related to market return are identified.

4. Develop strategies for improving business performance

4.1. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) approach is used to determine possible strategies for addressing production and marketing issues.

4.2. Sensitivity analyses are performed to evaluate strategies.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCAGB604A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC60310 - Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
  • AHC60110 - Advanced Diploma of Agriculture
  • AHC60210 - Advanced Diploma of Horticulture
  • SFI50111 - Diploma of Aquaculture