Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Conditions of contract include:
contract clauses and intentions
dispute resolution
general conditions of contract
legislative and regulatory requirements
liabilities
parties' obligations under contracts.
Risk analysis includes:
analysis and revision of data
critical incident analysis and reporting
proposing solutions and recovery scenarios
risk management practices
scheduling and planning for contingencies.
Human and physical resource costs include:
developing and introducing costing methods and systems
development of subcontracting and organisational contracting arrangements
establishing methods of calculating standard times for work activities
establishing personnel review and evaluation processes
evaluation of work practices and industrial relations arrangements
human resource processes, including:
legislative and regulatory requirements
maintaining accuracy and legitimacy of the tender process
management of material costs and information concerning availability
management of work practices and staff discipline
performance appraisal
selection and training of personnel to deal with the tender function.
Tender documentation includes:
drawings and specifications
form of tender
head and sub contracts
pre-contract documentation
tendering codes of practice and standards.

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
This unit of competency could be assessed by effective management of tender developments for major projects.
This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
develop tenders that comprehensively address project requirements
implement management practices that result in a high level of strategic input and accuracy
manage data acquisition from within and external to the organisation
demonstrate conceptual and strategic problem solving and organisation of resources
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with owners, senior management and employees
comply with legislative and regulatory requirements, standards and codes of practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
documentation that should normally be available in a building or construction office to comply with legislation and organisation policies
relevant codes, standards and regulations
office equipment, including calculators, photocopiers and telephone systems
computers with appropriate software to view 2-D CAD drawings, run costing programs and print copies
a technical reference library with current publications on measurement, design, building construction to support underpinning knowledge and manufacturers' product literature
copies of appropriate awards and workplace agreements
a suitable work area appropriate to the tendering process
client file for information and review.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.