List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify opportunities to provide goods or services | 1.1 Identify business unit or organisation place in the market. 1.2 Identify and match organisational resources or expertise available for purchase to opportunities. 1.3 Develop business case to demonstrate viability of opportunities and submit for approval. |
2. Analyse tender requirements | 2.1 Identify scope of the tender requirement. 2.2 Confirm requirements with the funder or purchaser. 2.3 Identify and clarify cultural issues where necessary. |
3. Determine proposal methodology | 3.1 Select methodology based on available resources, available expertise and client requirements. |
4. Prepare estimate | 4.1 Prepare estimate to take account of all requirements and allow for contingencies. 4.2 Structure estimate to provide for cost recovery or profit. 4.3 Estimate costs to enable provision of goods or services to the standards required by the client. 4.4 Check estimate for accuracy and detail. |
5. Submit a tender | 5.1 Prepare tender. 5.2 Address required details and meet client requirements in preparing tender response. 5.3 Submit tender within required timeframe. 5.4 Meet organisational recordkeeping requirements for tender responses. |
6. Review tender process | 6.1 Negotiate changes and variations to the tender to meet the needs of the client and the organisation in accordance with contractual arrangements and delegated authority. 6.2 Evaluate tender response, outcome and preparation process using feedback from a range of stakeholders and use the results to improve subsequent quotations. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
applying legislation, policy and guidelines
using numeracy in selecting and applying mathematical concepts, estimating, checking reasonableness of results
using mathematical language to communicate mathematical information
managing financial and other resources
using literacy for oral and written clarification of issues and for negotiating variations and changes with clients
using required language and style for written submissions
using technical and other vocabulary
networking strategically with clients, suppliers and stakeholders
evaluating and reviewing information
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified, the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
state/territory or Commonwealth legislation and guidelines that apply to selling government services locally, nationally and internationally
organisational guidelines, policies and practices
financial accountability requirements
legal requirements of selling government services
implications of different contracting agreements
wholeoflife considerations
delegations
approval processes
range of evaluation methods
tender management processes
public sector legislation, including WHS and environment, in the context of developing tender responses
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.