1. Prepare documentation for tender.
   • Relevant items for inclusion in the tender documentation are prepared in accordance with industry expectations and organisational requirements.
   • Tender documentation is prepared in consultation with appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational requirements.
   • Correspondence explaining the tender conditions is prepared in accordance with industry standards and organisational requirements.
   • Personal limitations in preparing tender documentation are identified and assistance is sought as required from relevant people.
2. Select tendering method.
   • Project facets influencing the appropriate method of tendering are determined in accordance with organisational requirements.
   • Method of tendering is selected in consultation with the development team and in accordance with organisational requirements.
3. Distribute tender document.
   • Correspondence explaining the tender conditions is prepared in accordance with industry standards and organisational requirements.
   • Tender documents are distributed to all intended recipients in accordance with method of tendering and organisational requirements.
   • Contact reference point is established to respond to queries regarding tender documentation in accordance with organisational requirements.
   • A facility is provided to receive tenderers' submission documentation.
4. Assess tenders.
   • Eligible tenders are determined in accordance with tender conditions and organisational requirements.
   • Tenders are assessed according to tender conditions to determine the optimum bid.
   • Assessment procedures and reasons for selection are documented in accordance with organisational requirements.
5. Notify all tenderers of tender process outcome.
   • Unsuccessful tenderers are notified of the tender decision in accordance with organisational requirements.
   • Successful tenderer is notified of the decision and pre-contract negotiations are commenced in accordance with organisational requirements.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge and understanding include

commonwealth state and territory antidiscrimination legislation and regulations

construction methodologies

disability awareness

industry codes of practice and ethics

international codes standards regulations and practices

legal and process issues relating to managing quotations and tender processes

limitations of work role responsibility and professional abilities

measurements and calculations

principles of design relating to accessible buildings and fitouts

principles of risk management

processes for preparing and administering documentation and reports

processes for reading and interpreting plans working drawings and specifications

relevant commonwealth state and territory building legislation local government regulations and Australian standards

relevant commonwealth state and territory consumer protection and trade practices legislation

research methodology and analytical processes

structural and construction principles of buildings

relevant terminology and definitions in hazard identification

Required skills and attributes include

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.