Required skills

communication skills to

consult and negotiate with contractors and stakeholders

network within probity boundaries with contractors and stakeholders

write a business case

read complex documents such as contracts legislation and guidelines

provide feedback

teamwork skills to

model effective team management approaches

respond to diversity

problemsolving skills to

resolve complicated procurement issues

develop options for inclusion in a business case

apply decisionmaking processes or methodologies

initiative and enterprise skills to

apply the content of complex documents such as contracts legislation and guidelines

apply OHS environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility practices in the context of making procurement decisions

planning and organising skills to

undertake research and business analysis

document procurement decisions

manage and update procurement plans

learning skills to keep uptodate with

best practice examples in procurement practice

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 procurement including environmental purchasing and corporate social responsibility guidance

such as OHS and equity and diversity

organisational procurement policies practices and approval processes

procurement planning for a range of complex procurement requirements and outcomes

decisionmaking processes and methodologies

probity principles and issues

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

government procurement environment

legal requirements of government procurement

implications of particular procurement arrangements

wholeoflife considerations

financial and accounting issues relevant to the procurement

cultural issues relating to complex procurement and industry development in certain sectors

relationship management

equal employment opportunity relevant to the procurement

OHS requirements relevant to the procurement

environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles relevant to the procurement

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 making procurement decisions consistently and 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

apply a detailed understanding of legal and policy settings to particular procurement activities to achieve procurement results

undertake market research and consultation with stakeholders

decide on and apply effective procurement methods including type of contractual arrangement to be used to suit the nature of the procurement being undertaken

identify and consider a range of factors that might affect the choice of supplier so that the procurement decision is robust achieves value for money withstands scrutiny and contributes to the organisations business direction

obtain the necessary resources and expertise to convene an effective tender evaluation panel

demonstrate accountability and transparency in procurement decision making

act within own delegation and refer promptly to higher authority when this is not possible

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 and managing contracts

codes of conduct and codes of practice

workplace scenarios and case studies relating to a range of procurement activities associated with making procurement decisions

case studies that incorporate dilemmas and probity requirements relating to making procurement decisions

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

questions to assess understanding of relevant legislation and procedures

review of strategies and approaches adopted for planning for procurement outcomes

review of documents demonstrating sound procurement decisions made or reviewed by the candidate across all stages of the procurement cycle exercise of delegations or approval authority or other documentation prepared or reviewed 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

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVA Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPROCB Manage contract performance

PSPPROC503B Manage contract performance

PSPPROCB Finalise contracts

PSPPROC504B Finalise contracts

PSPPROCA Manage procurement risk

PSPPROC505A Manage procurement risk

PSPPROCA Plan to manage a contract

PSPPROC506A Plan to manage a contract

PSPPROCA Plan for procurement outcomes

PSPPROC507A Plan for procurement outcomes.

Legislative and policy requirements may include:

Organisational objectives may be contained in:

Probity principles:

Factors may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Procurement methods may include:

Risks may include:

Approvals may require:

Contractual arrangements may include:

Supplier capability may include:

Supply chain management may include:

Value for money may include:

Tender evaluation panel may include:

Issues may include:

Plans and sub-plans may include:

Procurement reporting requirements may include:

Records may include entries into: