Elements and Performance Criteria

supply publications

industry source books

information from industrial supplies office

advice provided from organisations specialising in investigative procedures

past performance

financial management information systems

results of research of financial viability, capability and performance


specified performance measures and outputs in:

financial plans, budgets, procurement plans, human resource development/human resource management plans, risk management plans, marketing plans


end users

customers/clients

sponsors

potential providers/suppliers

current providers/suppliers

technical or functional experts or advisers

Federal, State/Territory and/or Local Government

the organisation

other public sector organisations

employees

unions

staff associations

industry bodies

local communities

society as a whole

lobby groups

special user groups


dispute resolution where there is disagreement about performance


evaluations of performance and achievement

stakeholders' interests and views

the vision and values of the organisation

trends in the external environment

internal strengths and weaknesses

Units to be assessed together
PSPETHC701A Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector
PSPMNGT701B Provide strategic direction
PSPMNGT703A Lead and influence change
PSPMNGT704A Undertake enterprise risk management
PSPPOL701A Influence strategic policy
PSPPROC701B Establish strategic procurement directions
PSPPROC702B Establish the procurement context

Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Key Competencies as they relate to this unit (see final table for examples)
evaluation and improvement in procurement performance in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources may include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to strategic procurement
codes of conduct/codes of ethics
workplace scenarios and case studies relating to evaluation and improvement of strategic procurement performance

Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when evaluating and improving procurement performance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
evaluation and improvement in procurement performance in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments