REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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 communication and negotiation with contractors and other stakeholders involving complex oral and written exchanges

networking within probity boundaries with diverse clients contractors and end users

responding to diversity including gender and disability

reading and applying complex documents such as contracts legislation and guidelines and ensuring legal and probity officers are satisfied

analysing and comparing written information to ensure key elements from the specification and procurement plan are captured in the written contract

applying occupational health and safety and environmental requirements in the context of receiving and selecting offers

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

CommonwealthStateTerritory Government legislation policies practices and guidelines relating to award of contracts including environmental purchasing guidelines

procurement policies practices and approval processes

probity principles and issues

ethical issues related to receipt and selection of offers

aspects of law of contract laws of tort trade practices law commercial law and other legislation relating to receipt and evaluation of offers negotiation and award of contracts

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment

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 units that must be achieved prior to this unit Nil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unit Nil

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 Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

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

PSPPOLA Support policy implementation

PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation

PSPPROCA Establish procurement need

PSPPROC407A Establish procurement need

PSPPROCA Develop requests for offers

PSPPROC408A Develop requests for offers

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 the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

receipt and selection of offers 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 receiving and selecting offers

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of contracting situations likely to be encountered

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 receiving and selecting offers including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

receipt and selection of offers 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

women

young people

older 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

case studies

demonstration

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

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

Request for offers may include

Requests for offers must incorporate

Probity principles are

Offers may include

Evaluation must include

Allocation of business may include

Contracts may include