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Elements and Performance Criteria

Clarify requirements
- Requirements are confirmed with the funder/purchaser in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Market research is conducted in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures to confirm the viability of providing a quotation
Establish costs and availability of resources
Prepare estimate
Prepare and submit quotation
Take follow-up action
- Changes and variations to the quotation are negotiated to meet the needs of the client and the organisation, in accordance with policy, procedure and delegated authority
- Proposal, outcome and preparation process are evaluated using feedback from a range of stakeholders and the results are used to improve subsequent quotations

Required Skills

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

using numeracy for selecting and applying mathematical concepts estimating checking reasonableness of results

using a range of mathematical language to communicate mathematical information

managing financial and other resources

using literacy for oral clarification of issues and negotiating variations and changes with clients

using required language and style for written quotations

using technical and other vocabulary

applying research and analysis methods

using problem solving including conceptualreasoning skills

networking with clients suppliers and stakeholders

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying legislation and guidelines including occupational health safety and environment when providing quotations

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation guidelines policies and practices relating to providing quotations for services

organisational tendering guidelines policies and practices

financial accountability requirements

legal requirements of selling government services

implications of contracting agreements where government is the provider

wholeoflife considerations

disposals considerations including legal aspects of disposals

approval processes

tendering management processes

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation including occupational health safety and environment in the context of providing quotations

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite unitsthat must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOVB Develop and implement work unit plans

PSPGOV404B Develop and implement work unit plans

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Compose complex workplace documents

PSPGOV413A Compose complex workplace documents

PSPGOVA Identify and treat risks

PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks

PSPGOVA Exercise delegations

PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

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 Employability Skills as they relate to this unit

quotations prepared and submitted in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to proving quotations

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when proving quotations

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 proving quotations including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

quotations prepared and submitted in a range of 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

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 or more of

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor 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

Range Statement


The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Legislation, policies and procedures may include	State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations such as: public sector management acts privacy legislation freedom of information equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and harassment legislation employment legislation occupational health and safety legislation ethics and accountability standards public sector standards organisational policy, procedures and protocols international legislation/codes of behaviour enterprise bargaining agreements award conditions/requirements strategic and business plans delegation guidelines

Services quoted may include	electronic computerised bureau services procedural systems training mechanical

Clients may include	private sector organisations Commonwealth, State/Territory, Local Government organisations intra-organisation units

Stakeholders may include	clients managers peers