Unit of competency Outline
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Manage a contract
Manage a contract
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIR5005A
TLIR5005A
State Code
D5329
D5329
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage a contract. It includes confirming contract requirements; establishing a contract management system; and monitoring and evaluating the contract. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm contract requirements
- 1.1 Consult relevant parties to identify their requirements of the contract
- 1.2 Identify special provisions needed
- 1.3 Identify whether the contract is straightforward or whether specialist legal advice is needed and obtain advice where required
- 1.4 Contract specifications clearly identify the outcomes and measures required in the key performance areas
- 1.5 Relationship with contractor is managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
2 Establish contract management system
- 2.1 Effective communication/information strategies are established
- 2.2 Dispute and complaint system is established according to organisational policy and procedures
- 2.3 Consistent and accurate records of contract progress are maintained
- 2.4 Management strategy is documented, monitored for effectiveness and adapted as necessary during the life of the contract
3 Monitor contract
- 3.1 Regular inspections of contract services are undertaken to ensure compliance with specifications
- 3.2 Regular planned progress meetings are conducted and documented between all contract personnel to ensure problems are identified and resolved early and documented
- 3.3 Variations between the specified scope of services and the contract are identified and documented and relevant personnel are notified without delay
- 3.4 Contract costs are monitored on a regular basis to ensure that the service is carried out within financial and contractual requirements
- 3.5 Payments for contract services are authorised in accordance with the conditions of contract and organisation's contract administrative system
4 Evaluate the contract
- 4.1 Evaluation of contract performance is undertaken relative to planned performance measures and in consultation with stakeholders and suppliers
- 4.2 Conclusions are detailed against agreed criteria and a complete picture of performance of the supplier, the organisation's procurement processes and value for money is provided
- 4.3 Evaluation is documented in accordance with organisational requirements to assist improvement in future procurement activities
- 4.4 Relevant parties are advised of evaluation outcomes in a timely manner in accordance with organisational guidelines
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Disputes and complaints may include disputes over:
requirements
delivery schedules
price changes
extensions to scope
additional tasking
payment schedules
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
relevant authorities
legal or other expert advisers
Documentation and records may include:
relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice related to procurement and contracted services
relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations, if applicable
organisation's policies and procedures on procurement and contracted services
contract schedules, specifications and related documentation
quality assurance procedures
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements where these apply to the contracted services
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
relevant sections of national and state or territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice related to procurement, including trade practices law, law of contract, commercial law and fair trading legislation
Disputes and complaints may include disputes over:
requirements
delivery schedules
price changes
extensions to scope
additional tasking
payment schedules
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
relevant authorities
legal or other expert advisers
Documentation and records may include:
relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice related to procurement and contracted services
relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations, if applicable
organisation's policies and procedures on procurement and contracted services
contract schedules, specifications and related documentation
quality assurance procedures
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements where these apply to the contracted services
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
relevant sections of national and state or territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice related to procurement, including trade practices law, law of contract, commercial law and fair trading legislation
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
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5882 | TLIR507A | Manage a contract | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH90 | TLIR5005 | Manage a contract | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W942 | TLI50410 | Diploma of Logistics | Qualification |
| J807 | TLI50613 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |