Contribute to planning and implementing business improvement in an automotive workplace

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 AURAMA006, 'Contribute to planning and implementing business improvement in an automotive workplace'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Contribute to planning and implementing business improvement in an automotive workplace' 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

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Review business plan and business performance

1.1 Goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) specified in workplace business plan are analysed and relevance to operational area is assessed

1.2 Gaps and risks to achieving business goals and KPIs are identified

1.3 Risk management strategies to meet business goals and KPIs are identified and developed

1.4 Contingency plan to address possible areas of non-conformance with the plan is developed

2. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring marketing and promotional strategies

2.1 Key business products or services are analysed to determine a suitable focus for marketing and promotional activities, according to the objectives of the business plan

2.2 Costs and benefits of using different distribution channels and providing different levels of customer service are analysed to determine the appropriate marketing mix

2.3 Agreed marketing and promotional strategies are agreed and implemented

2.4 Marketing activities are monitored and business performance is evaluated according to the objectives and targets of the business plan

3. Seek continuous improvement opportunities

3.1 Business development strategies are regularly reviewed with supervisor

3.2 Operational plans are reviewed to determine possible improvements to business

3.3 New ideas or activities are presented as a business case and discussed with line manager

3.4 Approval is sought from line manager before implementing new ideas and activities


Qualifications and Skillsets

AURAMA006 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSM41115 - Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicle and Accessories Retailing
  • MSM51015 - Diploma of Recreational Vehicles
  • AUR50116 - Diploma of Automotive Management
  • AUR50316 - Diploma of Motor Sport Technology
  • AUR40416 - Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement