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Manage a contract

Manage a contract

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIR5005
State Code
AVH90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage a contract in various contexts within the transport and logistics industry. It includes confirming contract requirements, establishing a contract management system, and monitoring and evaluating the contract.The unit generally applies to those who lead individuals or teams.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm contract requirements
  • 1.1 Relevant parties are consulted to identify their contract requirements
  • 1.2 Special provisions needed are identified
  • 1.3 Need for specialist legal advice is identified and advice is obtained as required
  • 1.4 Key performance outcomes and measures are specified for inclusion in contract
  • 1.5 Relationship with contractor is established in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2 Establish contract management system
  • 2.1 Effective communication/information strategies are established
  • 2.2 Dispute and complaint system is established in accordance with organisational policies 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 required 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 Relationship with contractor is managed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Regular planned progress meetings are conducted and documented between all contract personnel to ensure problems are identified, resolved early and documented
  • 3.4 Variations between specified scope of services and contract are identified and documented, and relevant personnel are notified without delay
  • 3.5 Contract costs are monitored on a regular basis to ensure service is carried out within financial and contractual requirements
  • 3.6 Payments for contract services are authorised in accordance with contract conditions and organisational contract administrative system
4 Evaluate 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 supplier performance, organisational 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5329 TLIR5005A Manage a contract Unit of competency