Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 8:09 PM AWST
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Negotiate and monitor contracts
Negotiate and monitor contracts
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBUS514
AHCBUS514
State Code
OBK31
OBK31
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to negotiate and monitor contracts with sources external to the enterprise.This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. At this level, workers analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities especially in relation to the negotiation and monitoring of contracts.All work must be carried out to comply with organisational requirements, work health and safety legislation and codes and in consultation with the management team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define agreements with external parties to the business for service provision
- 1.1 Identify and define the enterprise requirements of a business relationship with external sources
- 1.2 Establish the ranges of acceptable outcomes from a negotiation
- 1.3 Make contact with individuals, bodies or corporations and discuss requirements of an agreement
- 1.4 Clarify communication channels between all parties
- 1.5 Check references where applicable
- 1.6 Implement good practice procedures for business meetings and document discussions and agreements
2. Complete the formal agreement
- 2.1 Check and confirm negotiations conform to established enterprise requirements and relevant legislation
- 2.2 Document requirements of the contract
- 2.3 Clarify and resolve areas of ambiguity or concern
- 2.4 Gain consensus between parties in relation to conditions for service or supply including the key performance indicators
- 2.5 Undertake alternative processes where agreement is unable to be reached
- 2.6 Confirm the agreement based on mutually acceptable terms
- 2.7 Incorporate penalties or redress for non-performance
- 2.8 Sign and exchange contract documentation between the relevant parties
3. Monitor the performance of contracts
- 3.1 Identify the rights and obligations of parties to a contract and implement appropriate methods of addressing non-performance
- 3.2 Identify and consult professional and regulatory bodies available to support commercial grievance processes
- 3.3 Monitor completion of contract against key performance indicators
- 3.4 Advise parties of any non-compliance in writing
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS51 | AHCBUS503 | Negotiate and monitor contracts | Unit of competency |