In this unit you will be introduced to the concept of value chains and how they are managed in primary production to improve business performance. Value chain management (VCM) is an important strategy that integrates supply chain components and processes with performance management, monitoring, communication, governance and value. You will investigate stakeholders, beneficiaries, value chain structure and value-creating elements, and be exposed to how a focus on value can benefit all the businesses in a producer-to-consumer chain. Through online learning activities, case studies, tutorials and workshops, you will explore how enablers and barriers can affect net value of products to end users and each participant and impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the whole value chain.

This unit also incorporates learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.

You will be introduced to:

• a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
• principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios
• reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
• ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry