Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish a franchising operation from an existing business, chain of businesses or planned concept.
It applies to individuals with a well-established, sound theoretical knowledge base in franchising who are proficient in using a range of specialised technical and managerial techniques to plan and establish a franchise operation.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Management and Leadership – Franchising
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Research feasibility of establishing a franchise operation |
1.1 Undertake research into franchising models 1.2 Analyse existing business or planned concept to determine opportunity for expansion into franchise operation, seeking assistance as required 1.3 Undertake market research on product or service 1.4 Complete business plan for franchise operation 1.5 Complete marketing plan for franchise operation 1.6 Determine financial viability of proposed franchise operation |
2 Plan for establishment of a franchise operation |
2.1 Secure financial backing for franchise operation 2.2 Complete documentation of franchising operation according to legislative and regulatory requirements 2.3 Define and document the roles and responsibilities of franchisor and franchisees 2.4 Develop and document policies and procedures for franchisees and franchisors 2.5 Determine and document resources required to commence franchise operation 2.6 Develop and document recruitment, support and monitoring processes for franchise operation |
3 Implement plan for establishment of a franchise operation |
3.1 Undertake marketing of franchise operation 3.2 Identify franchisees and formalise agreements 3.3 Assist franchisees in developing a business and marketing plan 3.4 Obtain resources to implement franchise operation 3.5 Support and coordinate franchise operation 3.6 Monitor franchise operation in accordance with agreement |
4 Review implementation process |
4.1 Develop and implement a process to review the start-up of a franchise operation 4.2 Evaluate practices used in start-up to identify improvements 4.3 Implement identified improvements to all documented policies, procedures and practices |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.6, 4.2 |
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Writing |
1.4, 1.5, 2.2-2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3 |
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Oral Communication |
2.1, 3.1-3.3 |
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Numeracy |
1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.1, 2.5 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.2, 2.4, 3.6, 4.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.2, 2.1, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.6, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4-3.6, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBFRA501 Establish a franchise operation |
BSBFRA501B Establish a franchise operation |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10