Required skills

communication skills to

consult and negotiate with stakeholders

build and manage effective working relationships

develop concise arguments using conceptual and reasoning skills

convey the required message in a range of complex situations

write reviews reports submissions and other complex documents

read complex documents such as contracts legislation and guidelines

provide feedback

teamwork skills to

model effective team management approaches

respond to diversity

refer issues to the correct person

problemsolving skills to 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 conducting and managing coordinated procurement

planning and organising skills to

undertake research and business analysis

document coordinated procurement activities in an appropriate format

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 conducting and managing coordinated procurement including environmental purchasing and corporate social responsibility guidance

such as OHS and equity and diversity

organisational procurement policies practices and approval processes

risk management procedures

probity principles and issues

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

risks associated with financial and accounting issues relevant to conducting and managing coordinated procurement

OHS requirements relevant to conducting and managing coordinated procurement

equal employment opportunity relevant to conducting and managing coordinated procurement

environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles relevant to conducting and managing coordinated 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 the ability to conduct coordinated 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

use research and networking skills to identify existing applicable existing CPCs or similar arrangements that could be used to meet the procurement need

follow the necessary procedures to access goods and services from the CPC

provide reports of usage as required by the CPC

identify procurement situations that might benefit from the establishment of a new CPC and take steps to establish a CPC

negotiate influence and communicate effectively on procurement issues with staff from other organisations

act as lead for a coordinated procurement process

act within own delegations and promptly refer issues outside delegation to higher authority

uphold probity standards applicable to the procurement process

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 coordinated procurement and contract management

codes of conduct and codes of practice

workplace scenarios and case studies relating to a range of procurement activities associated with conducting coordinated procurement

case studies that incorporate dilemmas and probity requirements relating to conducting coordinated procurement

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 conducting coordinated procurement

review of documents such as CPCs or other similar arrangements minutes of meetings of cooperative procurement groups information sessions records of matching agency needs to available contracts or other documentation prepared 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

PSPPROCB Manage contract performance

PSPPROC503B Manage contract performance

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.

Coordinated procurement contracts may include:

Cooperative procurement arrangements may include:

Contracts may include:

Legislation, policy, requirements and procedures may include:

Contract terms and conditions may include:

Information and education about the contract may include:

Reporting requirements may include:

Record keeping requirements may include:

Cooperative procurement strategy may include:

Negotiations may include:

Coordinated procurement plan includes:

Procurement documents may include:

Procurement process may include:

Appropriate communication channels may include: