Unit of competency Outline
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Appraise and purchase used motor vehicles to supplement stock for sale
Appraise and purchase used motor vehicles to supplement stock for sale
Unit of competency
National Code
AURSCA3010
AURSCA3010
State Code
WF363
WF363
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the competence required to inspect and appraise used motor vehicles against perceived needs and pricing guides in preparation to purchase used motor vehicles. It also identifies the competence required to negotiate and purchase used motor vehicle stock.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Carry out vehicle inspections
- 1.1. Vehicles are inspected and appraised as necessary
- 1.2. Collected information is used to compare appraised vehicles against pricing guides
2. Value used motor vehicles
- 2.1. Collected information is used to value vehicle
- 2.2. Vehicle is valued using organisation records in readiness to make buying offer
- 2.3. Issues/concerns are discussed with experienced staff
3. Negotiate used motor vehicles purchase price
- 3.1. Discuss appraisal with vehicle owner
- 3.2. Negotiate a satisfactory purchase price using collected information/details
4. Purchase used motor vehicles
- 4.1. Purchase used motor vehicles within budget
- 4.2. Comply with legislation and/or statutory requirements during the purchase process
- 4.3. Update organisation records to reflect purchased used motor vehicles
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.
Methods
Methods include:
physically checking/inspecting vehicles, recording results, checking against price guides
negotiating purchase prices, completing paperwork, carrying out vehicle security register checks and purchasing vehicles
Specific requirements
Specific requirements may include:
manual and/or computer records
knowledge of operating principles of vehicle systems and/or components
knowledge of market trends and vehicle selling prices
Workplace health and safety(WHS)requirements
WHS requirements may include:
state/territory WHS legislation
award provisions
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
manufacturer/component supplier specifications
enterprise operating procedures
customer requirements
industry/workplace codes of practice
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.
Methods
Methods include:
physically checking/inspecting vehicles, recording results, checking against price guides
negotiating purchase prices, completing paperwork, carrying out vehicle security register checks and purchasing vehicles
Specific requirements
Specific requirements may include:
manual and/or computer records
knowledge of operating principles of vehicle systems and/or components
knowledge of market trends and vehicle selling prices
Workplace health and safety(WHS)requirements
WHS requirements may include:
state/territory WHS legislation
award provisions
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
manufacturer/component supplier specifications
enterprise operating procedures
customer requirements
industry/workplace codes of practice
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
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
inspecting vehicles to determine a purchase price
comparing determined information
negotiating skills
buying skills.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off-the-job
The following should be made available:
enterprise specific records, industry pricing guides, newspapers, magazines, stock records, statutory requirements
business technology, computers/calculators
a qualified workplace assessor.
Method of assessment
Assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available assessment, in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable
Practical assessments:
maintain industry records
access, interpret and apply technical information
compare appraisals with pricing guides and value used vehicles
carry out used vehicle inspections and appraisals
The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
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
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
inspecting vehicles to determine a purchase price
comparing determined information
negotiating skills
buying skills.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off-the-job
The following should be made available:
enterprise specific records, industry pricing guides, newspapers, magazines, stock records, statutory requirements
business technology, computers/calculators
a qualified workplace assessor.
Method of assessment
Assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available assessment, in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable
Practical assessments:
maintain industry records
access, interpret and apply technical information
compare appraisals with pricing guides and value used vehicles
carry out used vehicle inspections and appraisals
The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2971 | AURS344330A | Inspect, appraise and purchase used motor vehicles to supplement stock for sale | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXB20 | AURSCA010 | Appraise and purchase used motor vehicles for sale | Unit of competency |
