Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to implement monitor rectify and report on contracts

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for implementing monitoring rectifying and reporting on contracts

access interpret and apply technical information and briefings to other staff

apply the principles of contract management

assess the risks and the hazards attached to contract management

develop procedures appropriate to site operations for management of contracts

plan and coordinate work

identify training needs related to contract management

interpret and apply contract specifications

conduct testing of contracted services and products

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to implement monitor rectify and report on contracts

legislative and statutory requirements and the instructions relating to contract maintenance

site operation procedures

site design relating to contracted services

contract management requirements

risk management procedures

inspection and testing of contracted services products

site reporting procedures

review processes and techniques

knowledge of contract design criteria

training programs

computer based systems

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for implementing monitoring rectifying and reporting on contracts

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient implementation monitoring rectification and reporting on contracts

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of processes to implement monitor rectify and report on contracts that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation monitoring rectification and reporting on contracts

consistent successful implementation monitoring rectification and reporting on contracts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge in undertaking the implementation monitoring rectification and reporting on contracts

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of processes for implementation monitoring rectification and reporting on contracts that best meet the required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation monitoring rectification and reporting on contracts

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation monitoring rectification and reporting on contracts

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Compliance documentation may include:

Contracts may be for :

Administration may include:

Contract performance is evaluated in terms of:

Testing may include:

Contract conditions may include: