Lead the development of business opportunities

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 SIRXMGT005, 'Lead the development of business opportunities'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Lead the development of business opportunities' 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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify new business opportunities.

1.1.Review existing operations to identify and analyse new business opportunities.

1.2.Research business trends relevant to the organisation to identify new business opportunities.

1.3.Identify and evaluate opportunities and threats from internal and external environments.

1.4.Consult with stakeholders and customers to seek input into business opportunities.

1.5.Determine organisational capacity to respond to identified opportunities and select opportunities to peruse.

2. Develop a business development plan.

2.1.Prepare feasibility studies and reports that assess viability, profitability and sustainability of development opportunities.

2.2.Analyse risks associated with initiatives and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

2.3.Develop and document a business development plan outlining priorities, responsibilities, performance indicators, timelines and budgets.

2.4.Communicate plans to relevant personnel and seek required approval.

2.5.Test business development initiatives for acceptance in the market place.

2.6.Prioritise potential business development opportunities for action.

3. Implement business development plan.

3.1.Communicate the business develop plan to relevant stakeholders and personnel.

3.2.Allocate resources to support the delivery of business development opportunities.

3.3.Oversee the roll-out of marketing and communication processes to target markets launching new business initiatives.

4. Evaluate impact of business development plans.

4.1.Monitor and evaluate new business initiatives against desired outcomes and performance indicators.

4.2.Review business development plans in line with changing organisational and business requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SIRXMGT005 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FPI60111 - Advanced Diploma of Forest Industry Sustainability
  • MTM50211 - Diploma of Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
  • MTM60111 - Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing
  • SIR50107 - Diploma of Retail Management
  • SIR50112 - Diploma of Retail Management
  • AMP50115 - Diploma of Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
  • AMP60115 - Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing
  • SIR50116 - Diploma of Retail Leadership

And the skillsets: