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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine selection requirements.
  2. Arrange selection process.
  3. Select contractors.
  4. Record and report selection results.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Selection process must include at least two of the following:

competitive tendering

direct order

request for proposal

request for quotation

restricted tendering

select tendering.

Contractors must include at least three of the following:

business advisers

information technology

professional advisers

property advisers

technicians

tradespeople.


Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person also coordinate contractor requirements, including selecting and appointing the contractor, for two different tasks in a property industry context.

In doing the above, the person must:

complete selection of contractors, including reviewing criteria and reporting recommendations

evaluate and select contractors using appropriate selection criteria and communication techniques

determine contractor requirements through research and consultation

apply knowledge of organisation’s practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with coordinating contractor requirements for a variety of projects

prepare selection schedule and criteria, and arrange people to be involved in the selection process.


Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

contract law relating to engaging contractors

contractor fees and payments

contractor types, roles and capabilities

insurance requirements for contractors

intellectual property rights and contractors

limitations of own work role, responsibilities and professional abilities relating to engaging contractors

professional indemnity for contractors

key requirements of federal and state or territory legislation and local government regulations relating to engaging contractors

selection processes and selection criteria for contractors

techniques for monitoring contractor performance.