Required skills

communication skills to

consult with stakeholders involving complex oral and written exchanges of information

write a procurement requirement which may require complex style and language expressed in unambiguous terms

provide feedback

teamwork skills to

work independently or under direction as appropriate to the situation

model team leadership approaches if appropriate

respond to diversity

refer issues to the correct person

problemsolving skills to

undertake analysis of issues relating to procurement need

make comparisons justify a point of view and provide supporting evidence

initiative and enterprise skills to apply OHS environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility practices in the context of developing requests for offers

planning and organising skills to

research issues relating to procurement need

plan issues relating to procurement need

learning skills to keep uptodate with relevant procurement legislation policies and procedures

technology skills to

operate organisational IT systems

use electronic procurement templates

Required knowledge

commonwealth state or territory and local government legislation policies practices and guidelines

relating to contract management including environmental purchasing and corporate social responsibility guidance

such as OHS and equity and diversity

organisational procurement policies practices and approval processes

probity principles and issues

codes of conduct codes of practice and standards of individual behaviour relating to procurement

life cycle costs

wholeoflife considerations

technical knowledge or subject matter expertise in the goods or services being procured

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

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

Overview of assessment

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to plan procurement consistently in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

consult with a wide range of stakeholders in order to identify confirm and clarify procurement requirements

undertake market research

develop business case using templates if available

develop a procurement plan using templates if available

act within own delegations and refer issues to higher authority when necessary

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by providing evidence of undertaking a range of relevant work tasks in an actual or simulated procurement environment on at least two separate occasions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment

Access may be required to

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to procuring goods and services

codes of conduct and codes of practice

workplace scenarios and case studies relating to a range of procurement activities

case studies that incorporate dilemmas and probity requirements relating to planning procurement of goods and services

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

questions to assess understanding of relevant legislation and procedures

review of strategies selected for procurement planning

review of business cases budgets procurement plans risk assessments procurement approvals and other documentation prepared or obtained by the candidate in a range of contexts

review of stakeholder engagement approaches adopted by the candidate

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate

Guidance information for 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

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVA Identify and treat risks

PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks

PSPGOVA Exercise delegations

PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPROCA Develop and distribute requests for offers

PSPPROC412A Develop and distribute requests for offers

PSPPROCA Select providers and develop contracts

PSPPROC413A Select providers and develop contracts.

Stakeholders may include:

Market analysis may include:

Procurement approvals and appropriations may require:

Information on sources of supply may include:

Legislation, policy and probity requirements may include:

Issues and opportunities may include:

Resource requirements may include:

Procurement approval documentation may include:

Procurement plan may include:

Probity risks may include: