Unit of competency Outline
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Establish the procurement context
Establish the procurement context
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPROC702B
PSPPROC702B
State Code
C8265
C8265
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/01/2006
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
25/01/2006
Nominal Hours
60
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
financial
operational
competitive
political (public perceptions/image)
social
cultural
client
legal aspects of the organisation's functions
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
suppliers' failure to meet agreements
government failure to meet agreements
long-term travel, computer and lease deals
land acquisitions
issuing of indemnities
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
PSPPROC703B Evaluate and improve procurement performance
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)
establishment of strategic procurement context 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
current information on the legal, political and financial environment
workplace scenarios and case studies relating to establishment of the strategic procurement context
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 the procurement context, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
establishment of strategic procurement context 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
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
PSPPROC703B Evaluate and improve procurement performance
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)
establishment of strategic procurement context 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
current information on the legal, political and financial environment
workplace scenarios and case studies relating to establishment of the strategic procurement context
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 the procurement context, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
establishment of strategic procurement context 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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3461 | PSPPROC702A | Establish the procurement context | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3749 | PSPPROC705A | Establish strategic procurement context | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C808 | PSP60704 | Advanced Diploma of Government (Strategic Procurement) | Qualification |