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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Procurement may include:
common use contracts
facilities management
franchising
gainsharing and open book
incentive contracting
leasing and buying
maintenance and support arrangements
pre-qualification of suppliers
prime contractor and subcontractor
research and development
short-term or long-term arrangements
sole or multiple suppliers
standard form agreements
standing orders.
Context may include:
competitive
cultural
financial
legal aspects of organisational functions
operational
political
social.
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
access and equity principles and practice guidelines
business and performance plans
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legal and ethical requirements and codes of practice
mission statements and strategic plans
OHS policies, procedures and programs
policies and procedures in relation to client service
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
quality assurance and procedure manuals.
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
Australian standards
general duty of care to clients
home building requirements
privacy requirements
relevant federal, and state or territory legislation that affects organisational operation, including:
anti-discrimination and diversity
environmental issues
EEO
industrial relations
OHS
relevant industry codes of practice covering the market sector and industry, financial transactions, taxation, environment, construction, land use, native title, zoning, utilities use (water, gas and electricity), and contract or common law
strata, community and company titles
tenancy agreements
trade practices laws and guidelines.
Environment may relate to:
competitors
contract and tender arrangements
environmental issues, such as water, noise and air
financial and supply markets
leasing and tenanting arrangements or prospects
market share
neighbours
property and facilities stakeholders
situational issues
size, location and nature of facilities
stability of property or facilities, industry and market
suppliers.
Analysis:
may be:
explorative, descriptive, causative or predictive
quantitative and qualitative
may include:
basic statistical analysis
critical analysis
mathematical calculations
problem solving.
Relevant people may include:
agents
clients and stakeholders
company directors
governing body
government personnel
legal representatives
management and colleagues
members of industry associations
property or facilities owners and managers
technical experts.
Procurement direction may be influenced by:
Australian industry involvement requirements
client and stakeholder needs and intentions
disposal of assets
end user requirements
government policies
industry development requirements
potential provider and supplier base.
Consultative processes may include:
face-to-face meetings
telephone, facsimile and written communication.
Procurement processes may include:
advertisement
complying and non-complying tendering
direct appointments
open quotations
register of suppliers.
Feedback may include:
formal and informal discussions, reviews and evaluations with:
existing and previous clients
peers, colleagues and managers
information provided by others involved in a professional capacity, both internal and external to the organisation.
Specialist advice may be sought from:
clients and stakeholders
company directors
governing body
legal, functional and technical experts
management and colleagues.
Evaluation methods could be qualitative or quantitative and may include:
checklists
cost data analysis
expert and peer review
interviews
observation
questionnaires
review of quality assurance data.
Strategies to improve may be assessed for:
ability to add value
ability to improve client satisfaction
cost-effectiveness
degree of client or management support
ease of implementation
practicality
viability.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of managing the development of a procurement system. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment.
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:
interpreting and applying applicable legal, ethical and organisational requirements
developing strategic procurement plan and defining the strategic procurement direction ensuring opportunities and current or emerging trends are reflected
establishing strategic procurement context by analysing supply markets and organisational environment and capability, and recommending improvements to structures and systems
knowledge of organisation's practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with managing the development of a facilities procurement system
reviewing facilities procurement system against set criteria and implementing improvements to procurement processes as required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include:
a registered provider of assessment services
competency standards
assessment materials and tools
suitable assessment venue and equipment
workplace documentation
candidate special requirements
cost and time considerations.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence require 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 of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.

In all cases activity and must include evidence relating to each of the where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.