Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Stakeholders may include
end users, customers or clients and sponsors
potential providers or 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 or staff associations
industry bodies
local communities and society as a whole
lobby groups, special user groups
Suppliers may include
commercial organisations
other government organisations
commercialised or privatised government organisations
non-profit organisations
Experts may include
legal, functional, technical, financial
scientific and research
human resource
commercial or business practices
consultants
other relevant organisations including foreign governments
Issues and opportunities may include
risk sharing
cost sharing
cost escalation
intellectual property rights
knowledge management
corporate knowledge
libraries, archives - historical value of public sector work
capital equipment/asset ownership
value engineering
value management
innovation
continuous improvement
future organisational requirements
quality
whole-of-life considerations
organisational integration and cooperation
Legislative, policy and probity requirements may include
Commonwealth or State/Territory legislation
equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination law
Commonwealth/State/Territory Government procurement guidelines including environmental purchasing, access and equity, social justice guidelines
organisational policies and practices
security/confidentiality
risk management
Resource requirements may include
facilities
information technology
personnel
budget support equipment
use of contractor staff
professional service providers
risk assessment
Appropriations may require
Ministerial authorisation
compliance with instructions or finance circulars
confirmation by chief financial officer
special consideration if they concern:
long-term travel deals
long-term computer deals
long-term lease deals
issuing of indemnities

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit: Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit: Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation
PSPPROC408A Develop requests for offers
PSPPROC409A Receive and select offers
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 Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
exercise of responsible care in planning the use of public monies
establishment of procurement need in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to establishment of procurement needs
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered
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 establishing procurement need, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
establishment of procurement need 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
simulation or role plays
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