Contribute to business improvement

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 AURC561614A, 'Contribute to business improvement'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Contribute to business improvement' 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. Contribute to the setting of budgets and targets

1.1. Information for budgets and targets is collected within agreed timeframes

1.2. Budget and targets are set to achieve required levels of financial and business performance

1.3. Hourly rate is calculated based on business costs and margins, according to enterprise requirements

1.4. Expenditure requirements are agreed with appropriate persons, and provision is made in targets

1.5. Provision for unplanned costs is included in annual budget

2. Manage income and expenses

2.1. Expenditure and income for jobs is monitored on a regular basis

2.2. Financial information on jobs is collected on a regular basis and compared to budget

2.3. Corrective action for budget discrepancies is implemented

2.4. Invoices are prepared within timeframes according to industry and/or enterprise standards

2.5. Performance against budgets is monitored on a regular basis, and options for corrective action are discussed with management

2.6. Assistance is provided in the resolution of disputed accounts according to industry and/or enterprise standards and procedures for dispute resolution

3. Contribute to planning of business promotions

3.1. Promotional strategies are regularly reviewed with management

3.2. Adjustments to promotional strategies are discussed and agreed with management

3.3. New stock and/or display equipment required to support promotions is identified and arranged in a timely fashion

3.4. Displays are arranged to enhance enterprise image


Qualifications and Skillsets

AURC561614A appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSA40710 - Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicle and Accessories Retailing
  • MSA50510 - Diploma of Recreational Vehicles
  • MSA40510 - Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicles
  • AUR40305 - Certificate IV in Motorsport
  • AUR50105 - Diploma of Automotive Management
  • AUR50305 - Diploma of Motorsport
  • AUR40405 - Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement
  • AUR40105 - Certificate IV in Automotive Management