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Provide advice on agronomic products

Provide advice on agronomic products

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC409
State Code
OCT64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs and provide advice on agronomic products.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to providing advice on agronomic products, including fertilisers. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish customer needs
  • 1.1 Use interpersonal skills to engage customer and identify needs
  • 1.2 Handle customer enquiries courteously and promptly according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • 1.3 Match available products to customer needs and ecological considerations
2. Research and provide product advice
  • 2.1 Research and update knowledge and understanding of agronomic products and related products from authoritative sources
  • 2.2 Research local workplace and district requirements for agronomic products
  • 2.3 Provide advice to customer in a timely and professional manner according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • 2.4 Exhibit or demonstrate products safely to customer according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • 2.5 Organise product trials when required
  • 2.6 Address customer concerns and questions and suggest alternative or additional products to meet requirements
  • 2.7 Provide safety information to the customer for recommended products
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP08 AHCMER404 Provide advice on agronomic products Unit of competency