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Unit of competency details

BSBMKG514A - Implement and monitor marketing activities (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to BSBMKG514 - Implement and monitor marketing activitiesUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages 24/Mar/2015

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 18/Apr/2008

Training packages that include this unit

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PRM04 - ASSET MAINTENANCE TRAINING PACKAGEASSET MAINTENANCE TRAINING PACKAGE 3.0 
PSP12 - Public Sector Training PackagePublic Sector Training Package 1.0 
SIS10 - Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training PackageSport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package 1.2-3.1 
CPP07 - Property Services Training PackageProperty Services Training Package 7.0-14.3 
BSB07 - Business Services Training PackageBusiness Services Training Package 5.0-9.0 
CHC08 - Community Services Training PackageCommunity Services Training Package 3.0-4.2 
CUV11 - Visual Arts, Crafts and Design Training PackageVisual Arts, Crafts and Design Training Package 1.0 
PSP04 - Public Sector Training PackagePublic Sector Training Package 4.1-4.2 
CUA - Creative Arts and Culture Training PackageCreative Arts and Culture Training Package 1.0 
CUS09 - MusicMusic 1.1-1.2 
CUV03 - Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training PackageVisual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package 3.0 
FDF10 - Food ProcessingFood Processing 1.0-4.1 
HLT07 - Health Training PackageHealth Training Package 4.0-5.1 
RGR08 - Racing Training PackageRacing Training Package 1.0-2.0 
SIR07 - Retail Services Training PackageRetail Services Training Package 1.3-3.3 
CUF07 - Screen and Media Training PackageScreen and Media Training Package 1.2 

Qualifications that include this unit

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SIR50112 - Diploma of Retail ManagementDiploma of Retail ManagementSuperseded1-3 
PSP40104 - Certificate IV in GovernmentCertificate IV in GovernmentSuperseded1-2 
SIS50712 - Diploma of Sport and Recreation ManagementDiploma of Sport and Recreation ManagementSuperseded1-2 
PSP50112 - Diploma of GovernmentDiploma of GovernmentSuperseded
PSP40112 - Certificate IV in GovernmentCertificate IV in GovernmentSuperseded
BSB50107 - Diploma of AdvertisingDiploma of AdvertisingSuperseded1-4 
RGR50208 - Diploma of Racing Services (Racing Administration)Diploma of Racing Services (Racing Administration)Deleted1-3 
CUF50107 - Diploma of Screen and MediaDiploma of Screen and MediaSuperseded
HLT52007 - Diploma of Practice ManagementDiploma of Practice ManagementSuperseded
CHC51612 - Diploma of Employment ServicesDiploma of Employment ServicesDeleted
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080505 Marketing  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080505 Marketing  25/Jul/2008 
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Modification History

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Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement marketing activities described in a marketing plan, to monitor their effectiveness in meeting organisational marketing objectives, and take actions to improve marketing performance.

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 working in marketing management positions who are responsible for implementing and monitoring organisational marketing strategies. In this role they would usually lead and coordinate a marketing team, implement the marketing plan, monitor the performance of marketing strategies and evaluate their effectiveness. They also involve team members in identifying improvements to marketing strategies and formulating recommendations for future marketing activities.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units 

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. Implement marketing strategies and tactics

1.1. Brief stakeholders  who participated in the marketing  planning process on their implementation roles and responsibilities

1.2. Identify and brief marketing and non -marketing personnel  critical to the success of the marketing plan, on the objectives of the plan, performance measures, and their roles and responsibilities

1.3. Prioritise marketing strategies and identify resources  for their implementation, in accordance with organisational requirements

1.4. Implement communication and team building strategies to ensure that personnel responsible for each element of the marketing mix  work together to meet the organisation's marketing objectives

1.5. Implement strategies for monitoring marketing activities and analysing marketing performance, in accordance with the marketing plan

2. Monitor marketing strategies and tactics

2.1. Monitor and implement promotional activity against communication objectives in the marketing plan

2.2. Monitor product, pricing and distribution decisions against organisational policy and the objectives of the marketing plan

2.3. Monitor marketing results against targets in the marketing plan

2.4. Monitor marketing revenue and costs against budget, and analyse record variations

2.5. Prepare and present marketing reports that indicate ongoing progress towards marketing objectives

3. Evaluate and improve marketing performance

3.1. Regularly assess marketing performance against objectives

3.2. Identify opportunities for improvement through discussion with customers and personnel responsible for each element of the marketing mix

3.3. Change business practices in line with changing customer requirements to maintain business relevance and viability

3.4. Document recommendations for improvement in accordance with organisational requirements

3.5. Communicate changes to marketing objectives and targets with relevant stakeholders, to facilitate implementation

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

  • culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities
  • literacy skills to prepare complex reports on marketing performance
  • numeracy skills to analyse marketing performance, revenue and cost
  • teamwork skills to manage a marketing team.

Required knowledge 

  • organisational strategic and marketing objectives, plans and performance measures
  • principles of the marketing mix
  • key provisions of relevant legislation from all forms of government, codes of practice and national standards that may affect aspects of business operations such as:
  • anti-discrimination legislation and principles of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity
  • ethical principles
  • marketing codes of practice and conduct such as the Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) Direct Marketing Code of Practice
  • privacy laws
  • Trade Practices Act.

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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.

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Evidence of the following is essential:

  • successfully implementing marketing strategies identified in an organisation's marketing plan
  • coordinating personnel involved in conducting marketing activities
  • monitoring, evaluating and reporting on marketing activities against defined objectives
  • modifying marketing activities in line with new or emerging trends.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure:

  • access to office equipment and resources
  • access to organisational and marketing strategic plans.

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:

  • analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
  • assessment of written reports on marketing performance
  • direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
  • observation of team management activities
  • observation of presentations on marketing performance reports
  • oral or written questioning
  • review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
  • review of testimony from team members, colleagues, supervisors or managers.

Guidance information for assessment 

  • Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
  • other marketing units.

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT 

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.

Stakeholders  may include:

  • Board of directors
  • finance staff
  • human resources staff
  • IT staff
  • managers
  • marketing personnel
  • owners
  • production staff
  • supervisors

Marketing  may include:

  • business-to-business marketing
  • direct marketing
  • ideas marketing
  • marketing of goods
  • public sector marketing
  • services marketing
  • telemarketing

Non -marketing personnel  may include:

  • advertising personnel
  • managers
  • public relations personnel
  • sales manager
  • sales team
  • staff
  • supervisors

Resources  may include:

  • financial
  • human
  • IT
  • physical
  • technical

Marketing mix  may include:

  • distribution
  • level of service
  • pricing
  • product or service variables such as:
  • design
  • quality
  • range
  • safety features
  • technical features
  • promotion

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector 

Competency field

Competency field 

Business Development - Marketing

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units