Develop and review a strategic plan

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 AHCBUS603, 'Develop and review a strategic plan'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop and review a strategic plan' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Clarify business goals and direction

1.1 Evaluate the focus, direction and structure of the enterprise in the development and review of the strategic plan

1.2 Assess and identify need for development and change

1.3 Identify competitive and collaborative factors

1.4 Identify and consider legal obligations and estate considerations

1.5 Develop goals and targets consistent with the enterprise

2. Undertake strategic analysis

2.1 Access data for use in review and development

2.2 Assess opportunities to value-add in the distribution chain of commodities and identify competitive implications

2.3 Analyse and assess competitive and collaborative opportunities

2.4 Assess expansion opportunities for viability and feasibility

2.5 Undertake comprehensive analysis of data and information to formulate a viable and realistic strategic plan

3. Develop and document strategic plan

3.1 Ensure performance measures are clear and address all key aspects of enterprise performance

3.2 Identify, document and incorporate the implications of the strategic plan for the enterprise

3.3 Introduce value adding activities and opportunities

3.4 Communicate strategic plan initiatives and desired outcomes

3.5 Evaluate strategic performance for gaps and strengths and implement appropriate remedial action


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCBUS603 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
  • AHC60316 - Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
  • AHC60216 - Advanced Diploma of Horticulture