Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build international business networks. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibility for setting up, maintaining and reviewing participation in international business networks to benefit the business and its clients in a culturally appropriate way. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop and maintain appropriate international business networks |
1.1. Allocate time to build and maintain international business networks 1.2. Identify opportunities to build international business networks 1.3. Use participation in international and Australian business associations , trade fairs, conferences, and professional development activities to establish and maintain a network of support for the business and to enhance personal knowledge of international markets 1.4. Identify and maximise opportunities to make face-to-face contact with overseas business associates and international business network members 1.5. Establish communication channels to exchange information and ideas with international business network members 1.6. Provide input to the network and seek and verify feedback |
2. Reflect social and cultural awareness in developing and maintaining international business networks |
2.1. Identify sources of information relating to social and cultural awareness for specific cultural groups within current and prospective network membership 2.2. Analyse and note sources of information relating to social and cultural awareness for specific cultural groups within current and prospective network membership using available information sources 2.3. Use communication styles and social mores appropriate to specific cultural groups in relating to individuals and groups within the network 2.4. Review the quality of communication and relationships with network members on a regular basis to determine effectiveness of communication styles and interactions |
3. Review own participation in international business networks |
3.1. Estimate and document costs of own participation in international business networks 3.2. Quantify and document the value of outcomes derived from participation in international business networks 3.3. Analyse the value of outcomes derived from participation in international business networks in comparison to costs of participation 3.4. Ensure that decisions are made and implemented to increase, maintain or decrease participation in networking activity as a result of review process |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Networks may include: |
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Opportunities to build international business networks may include: |
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Business associations may include: |
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Professional development activities may include: |
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Information and ideas may include: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Social and cultural awareness may include: |
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Reviewing the quality of communication and relationships may include: |
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Quantifying may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Business Development - International Business |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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