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Benefits |
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| Comprehensive: |
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The products are comprehensive and participants will not need to purchase
additional references. IBR learning materials fully cover the unit elements
and performance criteria. |
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| Additional Support: |
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Each learning material product is supported by an assessment overview,
assessment tasks, assessment key, record for assessment, overhead transparencies,
and additional tools to expand delivery choices. |
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| Current: |
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The information provided in each product is up-to-date, reliable, and
relevant. |
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| Industry-driven: |
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The content is based on extensive research in the market place. |
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| A quality product: |
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All products are developed by small business training and education experts.
IBR products have received national recognition as a winner in 2002 and
as finalists in The Australian Excellence in Publishing Awards
in 1998 and 2000, which is testimony to their quality. |
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| Technology-enhanced: |
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Online support
to assist in the delivery of BSB40401 Certificate IV in Business (Small
Business Management) of selected units of the Small Business Domain. |
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| User-friendly: |
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All products are developed in such a way that they allow easy use by participants
and trainers alike, whilst ensuring adherence to competency-based principles. |
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| Suitable for optional delivery choices: |
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Our products have been successfully implemented in various delivery formats,
including open learning, class-based flexible delivery and online. The information
provided allows you to customise the products to your choice of delivery.
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| Priced competitively: |
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There are no hidden costs. Products are priced competitively to ensure
they are appropriate for implementation into your training program. |
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| Backed by customer service: |
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IBR is available for consultation at any time. We make regular courtesy
calls to clients to obtain feedback on their resources. Feel free to contact
us regarding any issues, concerns, or points of clarification. |
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The learner materials are self-sufficient and direct the
learner through a series of training tools including: |
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| Key Concepts: |
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List the key concepts at the beginning of each module to focus participants
on the major topics covered. |
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| Table of Contents: |
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Presents a quick overview of the topics and concepts presented. |
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| Activities: |
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Clarify various concepts through individual, partner or group work. |
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| Online Activities: |
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Support via the Internet using the most up to date technology. |
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| Examples and Case Studies: |
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Utilise a wide range of small business examples to clarify the content. |
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| Checklists: |
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Summarise requirements in relation to various concepts. |
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| Summary Tables: |
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List such aspects as advantages and disadvantages, or key features. |
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| Further Information: |
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Provides a list of websites, which contain up to date information relevant
to small business. |
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| Glossary: |
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Defines key terms related to the course. |
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| Index: |
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Utilises key words to facilitate the efficient location of concepts. |
These products, supplied on CD-ROM, provide the assessor with comprehensive
assessment materials relevant to each individual Small Business Domain Unit.
These Assessment Materials have been developed by Innovative Business Resources,
specifically to assess the required competencies of each unit within the Small
Business Domain of the Business Services Training Package.
Components |
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The Assessment Overview: provides a summary of the
possible sources of evidence that may be used in assessing the various Performance
Criteria within each Element of the Unit, together with an indication of
the way in which the seven Key Competencies are assessed. |
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A range of Assessment Tasks: address the required
Performance Criteria within each Element via
a) Questions - to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge
relating to the competencies.
b) Case Studies - to assess the candidate's application of knowledge
to a simulation, in order to demonstrate decision-making, evaluation and
problem-solving skills.
c) Projects - to assess process and performance through the candidate's
application of knowledge to their own small business context.
d) Workplace Assessment - to assess process and performance
through the candidates activities in the workplace. |
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An Assessment Key: provides answers, suggested responses
and guidelines for judging the competencies demonstrated by candidates in
their completion of the Assessment Tasks. |
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A Record of Assessment: is a summary of the range
of sources of evidence used to assess the required competency of the candidate,
and provides checkboxes for the assessor to indicate whether each competency
has been met. |
| SMALL BUSINESS DOMAIN ASSESSMENT TITLES |
UNITS |
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| Assessment Materials: Research business opportunities |
Unit BSBSBM 301A |
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Assessment Materials: Establish business and legal requirements |
Unit BSBSBM 401A |
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Assessment Materials: Undertake financial planning |
Unit BSBSBM 402A |
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| Assessment Materials: Promote the business |
Unit BSBSBM 403A |
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| Assessment Materials: Undertake business planning |
Unit BSBSBM 404A |
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| Assessment Materials: Monitor and manage business operations |
Unit BSBSBM 405A |
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| Assessment Materials: Manage finances |
Unit BSBSBM 406A |
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| Assessment Materials: Manage a small team |
Unit BSBSBM 407A |
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