DEFDPA003 — Conduct market profiling

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What an assessment for DEFDPA003 must cover

27 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Segment the market

1.1Identify criteria to use in segmenting the market in accordance with the marketing/media plan
1.2Access sources of information for segmenting and profiling markets in accordance with the marketing/media plan
1.3Segment the market in accordance with identified criteria
1.4Review market segments for their usefulness in terms of size, potential, distinctive needs, easy identification of members, and/or distinctive media use patterns

2 Identify the target market

2.1Define the target market in terms of the stakeholders to be included as prospective users of a product or service, and in terms of the selected market segment/s
2.2Explain the target market segments
2.3Identify available strategic options and select the targeting strategy in accordance with operational policy and procedures

3 Profile target audience

3.1Outline the total market and the selected market segment/s in the form of a stakeholder profile
3.2Use demographic and/or psychographic profiles in accordance with the requirements of the marketing/media plan
3.3Apply language, format, content and level of detail so that the profile is consistent with organisational requirements

4 Develop a positioning strategy

4.1Identify a viable positioning strategy
4.2Draft a marketing/positioning plan that aligns strategy with stakeholder profile
4.3Consult with organisational stakeholders to ensure strategy aligns with organisational goals/mission

Performance evidence

applying communication ethics relevant to the audience and organisation
applying relevant organisational policies and procedures
conducting market profiling
identifying relevant information, writing reports, and interpreting internal and external information
identifying the target market, and selecting targeting and positioning strategies that meet organisational requirements
providing a profile that contains rationale and supporting information.
researching and analysing.

Knowledge evidence

criteria to use in segmenting the market, including: stakeholder needs, benefits desired, service usage, attitude, demographics, lifestyle, social and cultural factors, business characteristics
data collection and analysing techniques
elements of marketing profiling/media planning, including: targeting strategy, demographic descriptions, psychographic descriptions, positioning strategies, market mix
organisational business and marketing/media plan
organisational business structure, and relevant products and services
product and service standards, and relevant best practice models
relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures.

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What does an assessment tool for DEFDPA003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFDPA003 needs to address all 27 unit components: 4 elements with 13 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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