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IQA-AGR-L6-004

Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chains

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Level 6 Credits: 120 GLH: 240 TQT: 1200 8 Units
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Level
Level 6
Credits
120
Guided Learning
240
Total Qualification Time
1200

Qualification overview

A simple summary of who this qualification is for and what learners can expect.

About this qualification

The Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chains is an IQ Awards qualification at Level 6. It supports learners in developing knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours in agriculture.

The qualification is structured for clear delivery, assessment and quality assurance through approved centres.

Who is it for?

  • Experienced practitioners, supervisors, managers and graduates seeking advanced professional development.
  • Learners who want to develop strategic, analytical and leadership skills.
  • Professionals preparing for senior roles or postgraduate progression.

Entry and assessment guidance

Centres should check learner suitability before registration.

Entry requirements

  • Entry is at the discretion of the approved centre.
  • Learners will normally hold a relevant qualification at the previous level or have substantial professional experience.
  • Learners should be able to work independently, evaluate evidence and apply strategic thinking.
  • Centres should confirm that learners have sufficient English language ability for advanced study.

Assessment approach

Assessment may include assignments, projects, practical evidence, workplace evidence, portfolios, presentations or other centre-devised assessment methods approved under IQ Awards quality assurance.

Language requirements

Centres should ensure learners have sufficient language competency to complete learning and assessment.

Qualification units

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Unit 1 of 8
Agribusiness Economics and Policy
AG6-AEP
Level 6 15 Credits 30 GLH 150 TQT Mandatory
Learning outcomes
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agribusiness economics and policy.
  • LO2: Synthesise and apply appropriate methods and evidence to investigate the subject in a defined organisational context.
  • LO3: Formulate a practical business response, plan, model or recommendation addressing identified requirements.
  • LO4: Defend and evaluate outcomes, limitations, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assessment criteria
  • 1.1 Critically evaluate the principal concepts, terminology and frameworks relevant to the unit.
  • 1.2 Examine how organisational context, stakeholders, ethics, sustainability and external influences affect practice.
  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate information, evidence, tools or calculations to investigate a defined business situation.
  • 2.2 Interpret findings accurately, identifying assumptions, constraints, risks and stakeholder implications.
  • 3.1 Formulate a coherent and feasible response aligned with organisational objectives and professional requirements.
  • 3.2 Justify priorities, resources, controls, measures and implementation arrangements using relevant evidence.
  • 4.1 Defend and evaluate actual or expected results against clear success criteria or performance measures.
  • 4.2 Recommend realistic improvements and explain how learning can be transferred to future professional practice.
Unit aim
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner's knowledge, judgement and applied competence in agribusiness economics and policy. Learners will use appropriate evidence, communicate professionally and produce realistic recommendations within ethical, legal and organisational requirements.
Indicative content
  • Indicative content:
  • - Management theories
  • - Planning and organising
  • - Decision making
  • - Organisational structures
  • - Stakeholders
  • - Leadership
  • - Performance control
  • - Ethics
  • - Sustainability
  • - Continuous improvement
Assignment brief
  • Assignment title: Applied Business Assignment – Agribusiness Economics and Policy
  • Qualification context:
  • This assignment contributes to the Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chain Development.
  • Vocational scenario:
  • You are acting as a business practitioner or junior consultant. An organisation has asked you to investigate a realistic issue connected with agribusiness economics and policy and provide a professional, evidence-based response.
  • Tasks:
  • 1. Explain and analyse the relevant concepts, theories, terminology, professional requirements and organisational context.
  • 2. Investigate a realistic organisation, department, project, market, dataset or case using suitable primary or secondary evidence. Explain the reliability and limitations of the evidence.
  • 3. Develop a practical plan, model, framework, campaign, policy, business case, process improvement or strategic recommendation appropriate to the unit.
  • 4. Evaluate likely or actual outcomes, risks, ethical implications, limitations, resources and measurable next steps.
  • Required evidence and submission guidance:
  • - A professional report or equivalent portfolio of 3,000–3,500 words, excluding references and appendices.
  • - Relevant supporting evidence such as calculations, records, policies, process maps, research tools, creative artefacts, dashboards, schedules or presentation slides.
  • - A reference list using Harvard referencing or the centre's approved referencing style.
  • - A short reflective statement explaining the learner's decisions and learning.
  • - Include organisational evidence, a practical management response, implementation responsibilities and performance measures.
  • Assessment conditions:
  • The work must address every learning outcome and assessment criterion. It must be the learner's own work and traceable to reliable sources. Real organisations may be used, but confidential or personal information must be anonymised. Assumptions must be stated and calculations checked. Recommendations must be realistic, ethical, inclusive, sustainable where relevant, and aligned with applicable local law and organisational policy. Appendices should contain supporting evidence only. Centres should use observation records, viva questions or authenticity declarations where authorship or practical competence requires confirmation.
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Unit 2 of 8
Agricultural Value Chain Analysis
AG6-AVCA
Level 6 15 Credits 30 GLH 150 TQT Mandatory
Learning outcomes
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agricultural value chain analysis.
  • LO2: Synthesise and apply appropriate methods and evidence to investigate the subject in a defined organisational context.
  • LO3: Formulate a practical business response, plan, model or recommendation addressing identified requirements.
  • LO4: Defend and evaluate outcomes, limitations, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assessment criteria
  • 1.1 Critically evaluate the principal concepts, terminology and frameworks relevant to the unit.
  • 1.2 Examine how organisational context, stakeholders, ethics, sustainability and external influences affect practice.
  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate information, evidence, tools or calculations to investigate a defined business situation.
  • 2.2 Interpret findings accurately, identifying assumptions, constraints, risks and stakeholder implications.
  • 3.1 Formulate a coherent and feasible response aligned with organisational objectives and professional requirements.
  • 3.2 Justify priorities, resources, controls, measures and implementation arrangements using relevant evidence.
  • 4.1 Defend and evaluate actual or expected results against clear success criteria or performance measures.
  • 4.2 Recommend realistic improvements and explain how learning can be transferred to future professional practice.
Unit aim
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner's knowledge, judgement and applied competence in agricultural value chain analysis. Learners will use appropriate evidence, communicate professionally and produce realistic recommendations within ethical, legal and organisational requirements.
Indicative content
  • Indicative content:
  • - Management theories
  • - Planning and organising
  • - Decision making
  • - Organisational structures
  • - Stakeholders
  • - Leadership
  • - Performance control
  • - Ethics
  • - Sustainability
  • - Continuous improvement
Assignment brief
  • Assignment title: Applied Business Assignment – Agricultural Value Chain Analysis
  • Qualification context:
  • This assignment contributes to the Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chain Development.
  • Vocational scenario:
  • You are acting as a business practitioner or junior consultant. An organisation has asked you to investigate a realistic issue connected with agricultural value chain analysis and provide a professional, evidence-based response.
  • Tasks:
  • 1. Explain and analyse the relevant concepts, theories, terminology, professional requirements and organisational context.
  • 2. Investigate a realistic organisation, department, project, market, dataset or case using suitable primary or secondary evidence. Explain the reliability and limitations of the evidence.
  • 3. Develop a practical plan, model, framework, campaign, policy, business case, process improvement or strategic recommendation appropriate to the unit.
  • 4. Evaluate likely or actual outcomes, risks, ethical implications, limitations, resources and measurable next steps.
  • Required evidence and submission guidance:
  • - A professional report or equivalent portfolio of 3,000–3,500 words, excluding references and appendices.
  • - Relevant supporting evidence such as calculations, records, policies, process maps, research tools, creative artefacts, dashboards, schedules or presentation slides.
  • - A reference list using Harvard referencing or the centre's approved referencing style.
  • - A short reflective statement explaining the learner's decisions and learning.
  • - Include organisational evidence, a practical management response, implementation responsibilities and performance measures.
  • Assessment conditions:
  • The work must address every learning outcome and assessment criterion. It must be the learner's own work and traceable to reliable sources. Real organisations may be used, but confidential or personal information must be anonymised. Assumptions must be stated and calculations checked. Recommendations must be realistic, ethical, inclusive, sustainable where relevant, and aligned with applicable local law and organisational policy. Appendices should contain supporting evidence only. Centres should use observation records, viva questions or authenticity declarations where authorship or practical competence requires confirmation.
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Unit 3 of 8
Agri-Supply Chains Logistics and Quality
AG6-ACLQ
Level 6 15 Credits 30 GLH 150 TQT Mandatory
Learning outcomes
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agri-supply chains logistics and quality.
  • LO2: Synthesise and apply appropriate methods and evidence to investigate the subject in a defined organisational context.
  • LO3: Formulate a practical business response, plan, model or recommendation addressing identified requirements.
  • LO4: Defend and evaluate outcomes, limitations, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assessment criteria
  • 1.1 Critically evaluate the principal concepts, terminology and frameworks relevant to the unit.
  • 1.2 Examine how organisational context, stakeholders, ethics, sustainability and external influences affect practice.
  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate information, evidence, tools or calculations to investigate a defined business situation.
  • 2.2 Interpret findings accurately, identifying assumptions, constraints, risks and stakeholder implications.
  • 3.1 Formulate a coherent and feasible response aligned with organisational objectives and professional requirements.
  • 3.2 Justify priorities, resources, controls, measures and implementation arrangements using relevant evidence.
  • 4.1 Defend and evaluate actual or expected results against clear success criteria or performance measures.
  • 4.2 Recommend realistic improvements and explain how learning can be transferred to future professional practice.
Unit aim
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner's knowledge, judgement and applied competence in agri-supply chains logistics and quality. Learners will use appropriate evidence, communicate professionally and produce realistic recommendations within ethical, legal and organisational requirements.
Indicative content
  • Indicative content:
  • - Process mapping
  • - Capacity
  • - Resources
  • - Suppliers
  • - Inventory
  • - Quality
  • - Productivity
  • - Service levels
  • - Risk
  • - Technology
  • - Sustainability
  • - Continuous improvement
Assignment brief
  • Assignment title: Applied Business Assignment – Agri-Supply Chains Logistics and Quality
  • Qualification context:
  • This assignment contributes to the Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chain Development.
  • Vocational scenario:
  • You are acting as a business practitioner or junior consultant. An organisation has asked you to investigate a realistic issue connected with agri-supply chains logistics and quality and provide a professional, evidence-based response.
  • Tasks:
  • 1. Explain and analyse the relevant concepts, theories, terminology, professional requirements and organisational context.
  • 2. Investigate a realistic organisation, department, project, market, dataset or case using suitable primary or secondary evidence. Explain the reliability and limitations of the evidence.
  • 3. Develop a practical plan, model, framework, campaign, policy, business case, process improvement or strategic recommendation appropriate to the unit.
  • 4. Evaluate likely or actual outcomes, risks, ethical implications, limitations, resources and measurable next steps.
  • Required evidence and submission guidance:
  • - A professional report or equivalent portfolio of 3,000–3,500 words, excluding references and appendices.
  • - Relevant supporting evidence such as calculations, records, policies, process maps, research tools, creative artefacts, dashboards, schedules or presentation slides.
  • - A reference list using Harvard referencing or the centre's approved referencing style.
  • - A short reflective statement explaining the learner's decisions and learning.
  • - Include process evidence, root-cause analysis, resource implications, controls and improvement measures.
  • Assessment conditions:
  • The work must address every learning outcome and assessment criterion. It must be the learner's own work and traceable to reliable sources. Real organisations may be used, but confidential or personal information must be anonymised. Assumptions must be stated and calculations checked. Recommendations must be realistic, ethical, inclusive, sustainable where relevant, and aligned with applicable local law and organisational policy. Appendices should contain supporting evidence only. Centres should use observation records, viva questions or authenticity declarations where authorship or practical competence requires confirmation.
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Unit 4 of 8
Agribusiness Finance and Investment
AG6-AFI
Level 6 15 Credits 30 GLH 150 TQT Mandatory
Learning outcomes
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agribusiness finance and investment.
  • LO2: Synthesise and apply appropriate methods and evidence to investigate the subject in a defined organisational context.
  • LO3: Formulate a practical business response, plan, model or recommendation addressing identified requirements.
  • LO4: Defend and evaluate outcomes, limitations, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assessment criteria
  • 1.1 Critically evaluate the principal concepts, terminology and frameworks relevant to the unit.
  • 1.2 Examine how organisational context, stakeholders, ethics, sustainability and external influences affect practice.
  • 2.1 Prepare and verify appropriate financial calculations, statements, models or forecasts for a defined business situation.
  • 2.2 Interpret financial results, assumptions, sensitivities, limitations and risk implications accurately.
  • 3.1 Formulate a coherent and feasible response aligned with organisational objectives and professional requirements.
  • 3.2 Justify priorities, resources, controls, measures and implementation arrangements using relevant evidence.
  • 4.1 Defend and evaluate actual or expected results against clear success criteria or performance measures.
  • 4.2 Recommend realistic improvements and explain how learning can be transferred to future professional practice.
Unit aim
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner's knowledge, judgement and applied competence in agribusiness finance and investment. Learners will use appropriate evidence, communicate professionally and produce realistic recommendations within ethical, legal and organisational requirements.
Indicative content
  • Indicative content:
  • - Financial statements
  • - Costs and revenue
  • - Budgets
  • - Cash flow
  • - Working capital
  • - Investment decisions
  • - Risk and return
  • - Financial controls
  • - Spreadsheets
  • - Interpretation
  • - Ethics
Assignment brief
  • Assignment title: Applied Business Assignment – Agribusiness Finance and Investment
  • Qualification context:
  • This assignment contributes to the Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chain Development.
  • Vocational scenario:
  • You are acting as a business practitioner or junior consultant. An organisation has asked you to investigate a realistic issue connected with agribusiness finance and investment and provide a professional, evidence-based response.
  • Tasks:
  • 1. Explain and analyse the relevant concepts, theories, terminology, professional requirements and organisational context.
  • 2. Investigate a realistic organisation, department, project, market, dataset or case using suitable primary or secondary evidence. Explain the reliability and limitations of the evidence.
  • 3. Develop a practical plan, model, framework, campaign, policy, business case, process improvement or strategic recommendation appropriate to the unit.
  • 4. Evaluate likely or actual outcomes, risks, ethical implications, limitations, resources and measurable next steps.
  • Required evidence and submission guidance:
  • - A professional report or equivalent portfolio of 3,000–3,500 words, excluding references and appendices.
  • - Relevant supporting evidence such as calculations, records, policies, process maps, research tools, creative artefacts, dashboards, schedules or presentation slides.
  • - A reference list using Harvard referencing or the centre's approved referencing style.
  • - A short reflective statement explaining the learner's decisions and learning.
  • - Include labelled calculations, assumptions, formula checks and interpretation suitable for management.
  • Assessment conditions:
  • The work must address every learning outcome and assessment criterion. It must be the learner's own work and traceable to reliable sources. Real organisations may be used, but confidential or personal information must be anonymised. Assumptions must be stated and calculations checked. Recommendations must be realistic, ethical, inclusive, sustainable where relevant, and aligned with applicable local law and organisational policy. Appendices should contain supporting evidence only. Centres should use observation records, viva questions or authenticity declarations where authorship or practical competence requires confirmation.
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Unit 5 of 8
Agricultural Marketing and Market Access
AG6-AMMA
Level 6 15 Credits 30 GLH 150 TQT Mandatory
Learning outcomes
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agricultural marketing and market access.
  • LO2: Synthesise and apply appropriate methods and evidence to investigate the subject in a defined organisational context.
  • LO3: Formulate a practical business response, plan, model or recommendation addressing identified requirements.
  • LO4: Defend and evaluate outcomes, limitations, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assessment criteria
  • 1.1 Critically evaluate the principal concepts, terminology and frameworks relevant to the unit.
  • 1.2 Examine how organisational context, stakeholders, ethics, sustainability and external influences affect practice.
  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate information, evidence, tools or calculations to investigate a defined business situation.
  • 2.2 Interpret findings accurately, identifying assumptions, constraints, risks and stakeholder implications.
  • 3.1 Formulate a coherent and feasible response aligned with organisational objectives and professional requirements.
  • 3.2 Justify priorities, resources, controls, measures and implementation arrangements using relevant evidence.
  • 4.1 Defend and evaluate actual or expected results against clear success criteria or performance measures.
  • 4.2 Recommend realistic improvements and explain how learning can be transferred to future professional practice.
Unit aim
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner's knowledge, judgement and applied competence in agricultural marketing and market access. Learners will use appropriate evidence, communicate professionally and produce realistic recommendations within ethical, legal and organisational requirements.
Indicative content
  • Indicative content:
  • - Market research
  • - Segmentation
  • - Targeting
  • - Positioning
  • - Customer journey
  • - Branding
  • - Channels
  • - Content
  • - Budget
  • - Campaign metrics
  • - Ethics
  • - Customer value
Assignment brief
  • Assignment title: Applied Business Assignment – Agricultural Marketing and Market Access
  • Qualification context:
  • This assignment contributes to the Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chain Development.
  • Vocational scenario:
  • You are acting as a business practitioner or junior consultant. An organisation has asked you to investigate a realistic issue connected with agricultural marketing and market access and provide a professional, evidence-based response.
  • Tasks:
  • 1. Explain and analyse the relevant concepts, theories, terminology, professional requirements and organisational context.
  • 2. Investigate a realistic organisation, department, project, market, dataset or case using suitable primary or secondary evidence. Explain the reliability and limitations of the evidence.
  • 3. Develop a practical plan, model, framework, campaign, policy, business case, process improvement or strategic recommendation appropriate to the unit.
  • 4. Evaluate likely or actual outcomes, risks, ethical implications, limitations, resources and measurable next steps.
  • Required evidence and submission guidance:
  • - A professional report or equivalent portfolio of 3,000–3,500 words, excluding references and appendices.
  • - Relevant supporting evidence such as calculations, records, policies, process maps, research tools, creative artefacts, dashboards, schedules or presentation slides.
  • - A reference list using Harvard referencing or the centre's approved referencing style.
  • - A short reflective statement explaining the learner's decisions and learning.
  • - Include audience evidence, objectives, positioning, channel choices, content examples, budget and measurable KPIs.
  • Assessment conditions:
  • The work must address every learning outcome and assessment criterion. It must be the learner's own work and traceable to reliable sources. Real organisations may be used, but confidential or personal information must be anonymised. Assumptions must be stated and calculations checked. Recommendations must be realistic, ethical, inclusive, sustainable where relevant, and aligned with applicable local law and organisational policy. Appendices should contain supporting evidence only. Centres should use observation records, viva questions or authenticity declarations where authorship or practical competence requires confirmation.
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Unit 6 of 8
Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience
AG6-SACR
Level 6 15 Credits 30 GLH 150 TQT Mandatory
Learning outcomes
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
  • LO2: Synthesise and apply appropriate methods and evidence to investigate the subject in a defined organisational context.
  • LO3: Formulate a practical business response, plan, model or recommendation addressing identified requirements.
  • LO4: Defend and evaluate outcomes, limitations, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assessment criteria
  • 1.1 Critically evaluate the principal concepts, terminology and frameworks relevant to the unit.
  • 1.2 Examine how organisational context, stakeholders, ethics, sustainability and external influences affect practice.
  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate information, evidence, tools or calculations to investigate a defined business situation.
  • 2.2 Interpret findings accurately, identifying assumptions, constraints, risks and stakeholder implications.
  • 3.1 Formulate a coherent and feasible response aligned with organisational objectives and professional requirements.
  • 3.2 Justify priorities, resources, controls, measures and implementation arrangements using relevant evidence.
  • 4.1 Defend and evaluate actual or expected results against clear success criteria or performance measures.
  • 4.2 Recommend realistic improvements and explain how learning can be transferred to future professional practice.
Unit aim
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner's knowledge, judgement and applied competence in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. Learners will use appropriate evidence, communicate professionally and produce realistic recommendations within ethical, legal and organisational requirements.
Indicative content
  • Indicative content:
  • - Workforce planning
  • - Recruitment
  • - Talent
  • - Learning and development
  • - Performance
  • - Reward
  • - Employee relations
  • - Inclusion
  • - Wellbeing
  • - People data
  • - Ethics
Assignment brief
  • Assignment title: Applied Business Assignment – Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience
  • Qualification context:
  • This assignment contributes to the Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chain Development.
  • Vocational scenario:
  • You are acting as a business practitioner or junior consultant. An organisation has asked you to investigate a realistic issue connected with sustainable agriculture and climate resilience and provide a professional, evidence-based response.
  • Tasks:
  • 1. Explain and analyse the relevant concepts, theories, terminology, professional requirements and organisational context.
  • 2. Investigate a realistic organisation, department, project, market, dataset or case using suitable primary or secondary evidence. Explain the reliability and limitations of the evidence.
  • 3. Develop a practical plan, model, framework, campaign, policy, business case, process improvement or strategic recommendation appropriate to the unit.
  • 4. Evaluate likely or actual outcomes, risks, ethical implications, limitations, resources and measurable next steps.
  • Required evidence and submission guidance:
  • - A professional report or equivalent portfolio of 3,000–3,500 words, excluding references and appendices.
  • - Relevant supporting evidence such as calculations, records, policies, process maps, research tools, creative artefacts, dashboards, schedules or presentation slides.
  • - A reference list using Harvard referencing or the centre's approved referencing style.
  • - A short reflective statement explaining the learner's decisions and learning.
  • - Address equality, inclusion, wellbeing, confidentiality, employee voice and lawful professional practice.
  • Assessment conditions:
  • The work must address every learning outcome and assessment criterion. It must be the learner's own work and traceable to reliable sources. Real organisations may be used, but confidential or personal information must be anonymised. Assumptions must be stated and calculations checked. Recommendations must be realistic, ethical, inclusive, sustainable where relevant, and aligned with applicable local law and organisational policy. Appendices should contain supporting evidence only. Centres should use observation records, viva questions or authenticity declarations where authorship or practical competence requires confirmation.
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Unit 7 of 8
Agribusiness Entrepreneurship and Innovation
AG6-AEI
Level 6 15 Credits 30 GLH 150 TQT Mandatory
Learning outcomes
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agribusiness entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • LO2: Synthesise and apply appropriate methods and evidence to investigate the subject in a defined organisational context.
  • LO3: Formulate a practical business response, plan, model or recommendation addressing identified requirements.
  • LO4: Defend and evaluate outcomes, limitations, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assessment criteria
  • 1.1 Critically evaluate the principal concepts, terminology and frameworks relevant to the unit.
  • 1.2 Examine how organisational context, stakeholders, ethics, sustainability and external influences affect practice.
  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate information, evidence, tools or calculations to investigate a defined business situation.
  • 2.2 Interpret findings accurately, identifying assumptions, constraints, risks and stakeholder implications.
  • 3.1 Formulate a coherent and feasible response aligned with organisational objectives and professional requirements.
  • 3.2 Justify priorities, resources, controls, measures and implementation arrangements using relevant evidence.
  • 4.1 Defend and evaluate actual or expected results against clear success criteria or performance measures.
  • 4.2 Recommend realistic improvements and explain how learning can be transferred to future professional practice.
Unit aim
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner's knowledge, judgement and applied competence in agribusiness entrepreneurship and innovation. Learners will use appropriate evidence, communicate professionally and produce realistic recommendations within ethical, legal and organisational requirements.
Indicative content
  • Indicative content:
  • - Opportunity discovery
  • - Customer problems
  • - Market validation
  • - Value proposition
  • - Business models
  • - Minimum viable product
  • - Funding
  • - Go-to-market
  • - Scaling
  • - Venture risk
  • - Innovation ethics
Assignment brief
  • Assignment title: Applied Business Assignment – Agribusiness Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Qualification context:
  • This assignment contributes to the Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chain Development.
  • Vocational scenario:
  • You are acting as a business practitioner or junior consultant. An organisation has asked you to investigate a realistic issue connected with agribusiness entrepreneurship and innovation and provide a professional, evidence-based response.
  • Tasks:
  • 1. Explain and analyse the relevant concepts, theories, terminology, professional requirements and organisational context.
  • 2. Investigate a realistic organisation, department, project, market, dataset or case using suitable primary or secondary evidence. Explain the reliability and limitations of the evidence.
  • 3. Develop a practical plan, model, framework, campaign, policy, business case, process improvement or strategic recommendation appropriate to the unit.
  • 4. Evaluate likely or actual outcomes, risks, ethical implications, limitations, resources and measurable next steps.
  • Required evidence and submission guidance:
  • - A professional report or equivalent portfolio of 3,000–3,500 words, excluding references and appendices.
  • - Relevant supporting evidence such as calculations, records, policies, process maps, research tools, creative artefacts, dashboards, schedules or presentation slides.
  • - A reference list using Harvard referencing or the centre's approved referencing style.
  • - A short reflective statement explaining the learner's decisions and learning.
  • - Include customer validation, business model, commercial evidence, funding needs, risk and launch or growth milestones.
  • Assessment conditions:
  • The work must address every learning outcome and assessment criterion. It must be the learner's own work and traceable to reliable sources. Real organisations may be used, but confidential or personal information must be anonymised. Assumptions must be stated and calculations checked. Recommendations must be realistic, ethical, inclusive, sustainable where relevant, and aligned with applicable local law and organisational policy. Appendices should contain supporting evidence only. Centres should use observation records, viva questions or authenticity declarations where authorship or practical competence requires confirmation.
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Unit 8 of 8
Agribusiness Value Chain Development Project
AG6-AVCD
Level 6 15 Credits 30 GLH 150 TQT Mandatory
Learning outcomes
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agribusiness value chain development project.
  • LO2: Synthesise and apply appropriate methods and evidence to investigate the subject in a defined organisational context.
  • LO3: Formulate a practical business response, plan, model or recommendation addressing identified requirements.
  • LO4: Defend and evaluate outcomes, limitations, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assessment criteria
  • 1.1 Critically evaluate the principal concepts, terminology and frameworks relevant to the unit.
  • 1.2 Examine how organisational context, stakeholders, ethics, sustainability and external influences affect practice.
  • 2.1 Compile valid and authentic evidence demonstrating planning, implementation and professional decision making.
  • 2.2 Maintain accurate records of objectives, activities, stakeholder input, risks, changes and results.
  • 3.1 Formulate a coherent and feasible response aligned with organisational objectives and professional requirements.
  • 3.2 Justify priorities, resources, controls, measures and implementation arrangements using relevant evidence.
  • 4.1 Defend and evaluate actual or expected results against clear success criteria or performance measures.
  • 4.2 Recommend realistic improvements and explain how learning can be transferred to future professional practice.
Unit aim
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner's knowledge, judgement and applied competence in agribusiness value chain development project. Learners will use appropriate evidence, communicate professionally and produce realistic recommendations within ethical, legal and organisational requirements.
Indicative content
  • Indicative content:
  • - Problem definition
  • - Objectives
  • - Evidence gathering
  • - Project planning
  • - Stakeholder analysis
  • - Implementation
  • - Risk controls
  • - Performance measures
  • - Evaluation
  • - Reflection
  • - Recommendations
Assignment brief
  • Assignment title: Applied Business Assignment – Agribusiness Value Chain Development Project
  • Qualification context:
  • This assignment contributes to the Level 6 Diploma in Agribusiness Management & Value Chain Development.
  • Vocational scenario:
  • You are acting as a business practitioner or junior consultant. An organisation has asked you to investigate a realistic issue connected with agribusiness value chain development project and provide a professional, evidence-based response.
  • Tasks:
  • 1. Explain and analyse the relevant concepts, theories, terminology, professional requirements and organisational context.
  • 2. Investigate a realistic organisation, department, project, market, dataset or case using suitable primary or secondary evidence. Explain the reliability and limitations of the evidence.
  • 3. Develop a practical plan, model, framework, campaign, policy, business case, process improvement or strategic recommendation appropriate to the unit.
  • 4. Evaluate likely or actual outcomes, risks, ethical implications, limitations, resources and measurable next steps.
  • Required evidence and submission guidance:
  • - A professional report or equivalent portfolio of 3,000–3,500 words, excluding references and appendices.
  • - Relevant supporting evidence such as calculations, records, policies, process maps, research tools, creative artefacts, dashboards, schedules or presentation slides.
  • - A reference list using Harvard referencing or the centre's approved referencing style.
  • - A short reflective statement explaining the learner's decisions and learning.
  • - Include authentic plans, logs, implementation evidence, feedback, results, reflection and a development plan.
  • Assessment conditions:
  • The work must address every learning outcome and assessment criterion. It must be the learner's own work and traceable to reliable sources. Real organisations may be used, but confidential or personal information must be anonymised. Assumptions must be stated and calculations checked. Recommendations must be realistic, ethical, inclusive, sustainable where relevant, and aligned with applicable local law and organisational policy. Appendices should contain supporting evidence only. Centres should use observation records, viva questions or authenticity declarations where authorship or practical competence requires confirmation.
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Progression routes

Typical routes after completing this qualification.

Progression

Progression to Level 7 postgraduate study or senior professional roles.

Learning outcomes summary

  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agribusiness economics and policy.
  • LO2: Synthesise and apply appropriate methods and evidence to investigate the subject in a defined organisational context.
  • LO3: Formulate a practical business response, plan, model or recommendation addressing identified requirements.
  • LO4: Defend and evaluate outcomes, limitations, risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agricultural value chain analysis.
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agri-supply chains logistics and quality.
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agribusiness finance and investment.
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agricultural marketing and market access.
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
  • LO1: Critically evaluate the concepts, theories and professional requirements relevant to agribusiness entrepreneurship and innovation.