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Implement procurement processes in strata community management

Implement procurement processes in strata community management

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSCM4047
State Code
ODO56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/10/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2022
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
28/01/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor procurement processes for goods and services. It includes taking reasonable steps to ensure that any goods or services procured by strata community managers are procured at competitive prices and on competitive terms by determining, monitoring and finalising procurement processes that use different procurement methods and ensure compliance with regulatory and budgetary requirements. It also includes selecting and appointing contractors and monitoring contractual arrangements associated with the procurement of goods and services.This unit is suitable for strata community managers who apply a broad range of skills and knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Strata community managers may also be known as strata managers, owners’ corporation managers or body corporate managers depending on the jurisdiction of operation.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to strata community management in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine procurement requirements.
  • 1.1 Identify procurement objectives and goods or services required to meet strata community and regulatory requirements.
  • 1.2 Source and interpret information to clarify procurement requirements.
  • 1.3 Identify factors likely to impact procurement objectives.
  • 1.4 Recognise own authority limitations and gain approvals, including fee for service specified in strata community management agreement, as required, according to workplace requirements.
  • 1.5 Select appropriate procurement process and timelines to ensure competitive prices and terms and to achieve procurement objectives and regulatory requirements.
2 Identify and select contractors.
  • 2.1 Identify types of contractors required to achieve procurement objectives and establish selection criteria.
  • 2.2 Consult with relevant persons to clarify contractor preferences, needs and expectations and gather evidence to enable judgement of the best candidate.
  • 2.3 Assess contractors against selection criteria and evidence to verify competitive terms and price according to strata community and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.4 Consult with strata community committee to select contractor for the provision of required goods or services.
3 Monitor procurement process.
  • 3.1 Systematically monitor procurement process and negotiate variations to supply according to contractual and workplace requirements and in consultation with strata community committee.
  • 3.2 Regularly consult with suppliers, contractors and other relevant persons throughout procurement process to manage risk and ensure efficient use of time and resources.
  • 3.3 Conduct calculations to monitor expenditure and resource use and ensure procurement objectives are achieved according to regulatory, budgetary and contractual requirements.
4 Finalise procurement process.
  • 4.1 Complete procurement process within designated timeframes.
  • 4.2 Confirm directions from strata community committee that the supplied goods or services meet procurement objectives, required quality standards and contractual requirements.
  • 4.3 Identify failures or variances to procurement objectives and implement prompt remedial actions according to workplace requirements.
  • 4.4 Maintain procurement system, records and reports according to strata community committee directions and regulatory and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXF75 CPPDSM4047 Implement and monitor procurement process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHD6 CPP40521 Certificate IV in Strata Community Management Qualification