Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:45 AM AWST
22/07/2026 4:45 AM AWST
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Direct procurement and contracting for a project program
Direct procurement and contracting for a project program
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPMG609A
BSBPMG609A
State Code
D0947
D0947
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to direct the management of contracting and procurement activities across projects and programs. It covers setting up the contracting process, directing the management of contract and procurement processes and finalising contracts for projects across the program.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Direct planning for project contracting and procurement
- 1.1. Direct product specifications and procurement requirements for procurement and contract planning, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders
- 1.2. Direct development of procurement strategies, methods and management plans in line with project objectives across the program
2. Direct set up of contract and procurement process
- 2.1. Direct project managers to source organisations that meet procurement requirements
- 2.2. Establish selection processes and selection criteria, in consultation with stakeholders, and arrange for communication to prospective contractors
- 2.3. Ensure contract and procurement actions accord with organisation and program objectives
3. Direct management of contract and procurement process
- 3.1. Provide direction for requirements of proposals and arrange communication to prospective contractors
- 3.2. Ensure responses are evaluated and preferred contractors are selected in accordance with agreed selection processes
- 3.3. Direct negotiation of contract terms and conditions between client and preferred contractor
4. Direct management of contracts
- 4.1. Direct management of contract and procurement activities in accordance with program contract and procurement management guidelines
- 4.2. Provide direction for regular reviews from available records and information, and ensure variances are analysed and changes are agreed for implementation
- 4.3. Ensure project managers work within the legal and organisational framework for contracts
- 4.4. Identify potential, perceived and actual contractual conflicts and approve remedial actions to minimise disruption
5. Direct finalisation of contracts
- 5.1. Direct finalisation activities for management of contract deliverables in accordance with contractual project and program requirements
- 5.2. Direct review and analysis of project outcomes to determine the effectiveness of contract and procurement processes and procedures
- 5.3. Aggregate and use lessons learned for application in planning and implementation of later projects within the program and, where appropriate, pass on to organisational management for use in strategic planning
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procurement strategies, methods and management plans may include:
conflict resolution processes
contract performance plans and an associated performance monitoring processes
contractor and sub-contractor responsibilities, controls and reporting relationships
explanatory information (for example background, restrictions or expectations) relating to special terms and conditions, planning for long lead-time items and critical program components, and transition plans
procurement, test and acceptance procedures and payment schedules
Proposals may take the form of:
expressions of interest
quotations
submissions
tenders
Records may take the form of:
contract analysis, evaluation of options and strategy development
contract discharge procedures and outcomes
contract negotiation documentation, for example contract negotiation strategies, plans, team and individual directives
contractor identification, evaluation and selection records
development and management of contract change procedures
procurement management lessons learned
procurement management plans
product specifications
progress measurement and conflict resolution process records
test and acceptance procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procurement strategies, methods and management plans may include:
conflict resolution processes
contract performance plans and an associated performance monitoring processes
contractor and sub-contractor responsibilities, controls and reporting relationships
explanatory information (for example background, restrictions or expectations) relating to special terms and conditions, planning for long lead-time items and critical program components, and transition plans
procurement, test and acceptance procedures and payment schedules
Proposals may take the form of:
expressions of interest
quotations
submissions
tenders
Records may take the form of:
contract analysis, evaluation of options and strategy development
contract discharge procedures and outcomes
contract negotiation documentation, for example contract negotiation strategies, plans, team and individual directives
contractor identification, evaluation and selection records
development and management of contract change procedures
procurement management lessons learned
procurement management plans
product specifications
progress measurement and conflict resolution process records
test and acceptance procedures
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
demonstrated experience in successfully directing procurement and contract management processes across a range of concurrent projects
knowledge of contract management and legal obligations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace contractual and procurement documentation
consideration of feedback from project team and stakeholders as to how procurement and contractual processes were handled.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skill and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance of scope management techniques by the candidate
analysis of responses addressing different project scope management case studies and scenarios
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for managing project procurement and contracts, and their application to different situations
review of established selection processes and selection criteria and how they were communicated to prospective contractors
assessment of identified potential, perceived and actual contractual conflicts and remedial actions taken to minimise disruption.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other units in the Advanced Diploma of Project Management.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
demonstrated experience in successfully directing procurement and contract management processes across a range of concurrent projects
knowledge of contract management and legal obligations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace contractual and procurement documentation
consideration of feedback from project team and stakeholders as to how procurement and contractual processes were handled.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skill and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance of scope management techniques by the candidate
analysis of responses addressing different project scope management case studies and scenarios
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for managing project procurement and contracts, and their application to different situations
review of established selection processes and selection criteria and how they were communicated to prospective contractors
assessment of identified potential, perceived and actual contractual conflicts and remedial actions taken to minimise disruption.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other units in the Advanced Diploma of Project Management.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7075 | BSBPM609A | Direct procurement and contracts of multiple projects/programs | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUL18 | BSBPMG609 | Direct procurement and contracting for a project program | Unit of competency |
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