Unit of competency Outline
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Implement purchasing systems
Implement purchasing systems
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIR4009A
TLIR4009A
State Code
D5326
D5326
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement purchasing systems. It includes identifying purchasing requirements; sourcing purchases; checking costings, and arranging purchasing. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify purchasing requirements
- 1.1 Purchasing requirements are identified from orders and instructions in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 Quantities, quality of goods, price limitations and delivery requirements are determined or confirmed in consultation with appropriate personnel
2Source purchase
- 2.1 Source/s of materials are identified from workplace preferred supplier lists or through networks and knowledge of local and/or overseas suppliers
- 2.2 The supplier/vendor is advised of the requirements and specifications in accordance with site requirements
- 2.3 Availability of supply is confirmed
- 2.4 Difficulties in supply are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
3Check costings
- 3.1 Alternative suppliers are contacted to check different costings
- 3.2 Actual costs are compared to predicted costs
- 3.3 Any recommendations regarding alternative suppliers are communicated to appropriate personnel following workplace procedures
- 3.4 All records/reports are maintained in accordance with site requirements
4Purchase materials
- 4.1 Capacity of supplier to meet price, quality and delivery expectations is checked
- 4.2 Order is placed with supplier and delivery schedules are confirmed
- 4.3 Appropriate orders and invoices are exchanged according to workplace procedures
- 4.4 Materials are checked/inspected on receipt in accordance with site requirements
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.
Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers of equipment
relevant authorities and institutions
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
Documentation and records may include:
workplace policies and procedures related to purchasing, record keeping and costing
purchasing records such as order forms, instructions or invoices
workplace preferred supplier lists
quality assurance procedures
relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations
emergency procedures
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets, where applicable
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
trade practices legislation
privacy legislation
workplace relations regulations
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
internet
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers of equipment
relevant authorities and institutions
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
Documentation and records may include:
workplace policies and procedures related to purchasing, record keeping and costing
purchasing records such as order forms, instructions or invoices
workplace preferred supplier lists
quality assurance procedures
relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations
emergency procedures
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets, where applicable
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
trade practices legislation
privacy legislation
workplace relations regulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH91 | TLIR4009 | Implement purchasing systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W940 | TLI42010 | Certificate IV in Logistics | Qualification |
| S793 | TLI42311 | Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |