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DEFPBC001
Employ the fundamentals of a Performance Based Contract

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to establish and operate the various elements of a Performance Based Contract (PBC).

This unit applies to those working as administrators or managers working within the contract management field in Defence but may be applicable to any individual in this field of work.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work within a team or as a supervisor under limited direction, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Define a PBC

1.1

Main elements of the Performance Based Contract (PBC) are defined for employment within contract management practice

1.2

Goals of the PBC are defined to meet identified key contractual elements

1.3

Method of application required for the key elements of a PBC is identified and defined

2

Establish a PBC

2.1

Key stakeholder benefits are described within the PBC

2.2

Limitations and associated risks are identified and described within the PBC

2.3

PBC creation processes are applied and incorporate any risk mitigation measures identified

3

Design a PBC

3.1

Performance measure types are described in the PBC and are used to improve contract performance management

3.2

PBC reward and remedy types are described within the contract in conjunction with risk mitigation measures

3.3

PBC design principles are applied to maximise supplier motivation and encompass strategic contract management benefits

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant risk mitigation measures within the Performance Based Contract (PBC) framework

applying the principles of PBC to the management of strategic contracts

defining the goals, benefits and limitations of a PBC in accordance with strategic business requirements

defining the two key elements of a PBC to meet strategic contract management requirements

defining the types of rewards and remedies and relevant performance measures used in a PBC to achieve strategic outcomes

describing the process for creating a PBC

identifying contract risks

understanding how a PBC motivates the supplier and applying this in managing a PBC.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

communication techniques to effectively communicate decisions

complex strategic contractual provisions

contract strategy and construction

Defence business units that incorporate PBC methodologies

PBC design principles

PBC features in comparison with a standard contract and key performance indicators

PBC reward and remedy types

government procurement processes and options

strategic contract management benefits

theory and benefits of PBC management.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

acceptable means of simulated assessment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Define a PBC

1.1

Main elements of the Performance Based Contract (PBC) are defined for employment within contract management practice

1.2

Goals of the PBC are defined to meet identified key contractual elements

1.3

Method of application required for the key elements of a PBC is identified and defined

2

Establish a PBC

2.1

Key stakeholder benefits are described within the PBC

2.2

Limitations and associated risks are identified and described within the PBC

2.3

PBC creation processes are applied and incorporate any risk mitigation measures identified

3

Design a PBC

3.1

Performance measure types are described in the PBC and are used to improve contract performance management

3.2

PBC reward and remedy types are described within the contract in conjunction with risk mitigation measures

3.3

PBC design principles are applied to maximise supplier motivation and encompass strategic contract management benefits

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant risk mitigation measures within the Performance Based Contract (PBC) framework

applying the principles of PBC to the management of strategic contracts

defining the goals, benefits and limitations of a PBC in accordance with strategic business requirements

defining the two key elements of a PBC to meet strategic contract management requirements

defining the types of rewards and remedies and relevant performance measures used in a PBC to achieve strategic outcomes

describing the process for creating a PBC

identifying contract risks

understanding how a PBC motivates the supplier and applying this in managing a PBC.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

communication techniques to effectively communicate decisions

complex strategic contractual provisions

contract strategy and construction

Defence business units that incorporate PBC methodologies

PBC design principles

PBC features in comparison with a standard contract and key performance indicators

PBC reward and remedy types

government procurement processes and options

strategic contract management benefits

theory and benefits of PBC management.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

acceptable means of simulated assessment.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Main elements of the Performance Based Contract (PBC) are defined for employment within contract management practice 
Goals of the PBC are defined to meet identified key contractual elements 
Method of application required for the key elements of a PBC is identified and defined 
Key stakeholder benefits are described within the PBC 
Limitations and associated risks are identified and described within the PBC 
PBC creation processes are applied and incorporate any risk mitigation measures identified 
Performance measure types are described in the PBC and are used to improve contract performance management 
PBC reward and remedy types are described within the contract in conjunction with risk mitigation measures 
PBC design principles are applied to maximise supplier motivation and encompass strategic contract management benefits 

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