Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to examine the impact that personal, family and cultural obligations have on business operations, and to develop and implement strategies to improve business success. 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 work is undertaken by individuals who operate a small business. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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. Identify personal and business commitments/obligations within family, cultural and community contexts |
1.1. Identify the personal, family, cultural and/or community contexts in which the business operates 1.2. Identify the personal, family, cultural and/or community commitments /obligations that impact on the business 1.3. Consider strategies to address and minimise the negative impact these commitments/obligations may have on the business 1.4. Prepare workable plans to address and minimise the impact of these issues |
2. Develop ethical work practices within family, cultural and community contexts |
2.1. Develop a culturally appropriate work ethic in terms of personal, family and community obligations, and cultural requirements 2.2. Identify and implement strategies to reinforce a culturally appropriate work ethic in the business 2.3. Prepare contingency plans for when alternative action is required due to changes within the business, family, cultural and/or community environments |
3. Review work practices within family, cultural and community contexts |
3.1. Monitor personal, family, cultural and/or community commitments/obligations to identify any changes that might impact on the business 3.2. Review plans and strategies to ensure that negative impacts of any commitments/obligations are being addressed and implement any necessary changes 3.3. Monitor implementation of the culturally appropriate work ethic to ensure that it is supported and maintained in the business |
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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Contexts in which the business operates may include relationships within: |
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Commitments /obligations may relate to: |
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Commitments /obligations may include: |
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Strategies may include: |
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Plans may relate to: |
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Culturally appropriate work ethic may include: |
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Reviewing plans and strategies may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Management and Leadership - Small and Micro Business |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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