Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FWPFGM4210 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare a tender

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPFGM4210 - Prepare a tender
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to respond to and prepare a tender. The unit includes preparation of bid estimates in the required format.The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Supervisor, Farm Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor and Tree Farm Supervisor.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

computers with software suitable for developing a tender for the industry

sample tender documents.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify tender requirements
  • Review tender information and organisational procedures for tender preparation.
  • Analsye tender specifications and job scope and determine fit with organisational objectives.
  • Review resources and capacity to meet tender requirements.
       
Element: Complete tender documentation
  • Prepare tender in line with project specifications, budget and timeline
  • Collate and document tender information in the required format.
  • Promptly disseminate tender documentation to appropriate personnel for review and modification in line with organisational procedures
  • Identify and correct areas of insufficient detail in line with organisational procedures
       
Element: Undertake bid estimation
  • Detail bid estimations in the required format
  • Sequence work in line with project timelines, organisational procedures and environmental requirements
  • Develop contingency plans in line with organisational procedures.
  • Obtain approvals for budget and submission of tender in line with organisational requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Identify tender requirements

1.1 Review tender information and organisational procedures for tender preparation.

1.2 Analsye tender specifications and job scope and determine fit with organisational objectives.

1.3 Review resources and capacity to meet tender requirements.

2. Complete tender documentation

2.1 Prepare tender in line with project specifications, budget and timeline

2.2 Collate and document tender information in the required format.

2.3 Promptly disseminate tender documentation to appropriate personnel for review and modification in line with organisational procedures

2.4 Identify and correct areas of insufficient detail in line with organisational procedures

3. Undertake bid estimation

3.1 Detail bid estimations in the required format

3.2 Sequence work in line with project timelines, organisational procedures and environmental requirements

3.3 Develop contingency plans in line with organisational procedures.

3.4 Obtain approvals for budget and submission of tender in line with organisational requirements

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

accurately assess tender requirements relevant to the work context

prepare written tenders in accordance with the organisation’s style and format

use technology to prepare a well written and clear tender

use technology to store and retrieve necessary documentation

estimate and calculate time, cost, quality and quantity for a project

edit and make revisions to a tender so that it is ready for lodgement.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

resources and how to cost them for a tender including

work

time

personnel

equipment

how to set out a budget for a tender

project planning including

specifications

scope of work

performance measures

due date

number of copies required

format of information

types of tenders and how to interpret their requirements

technology necessary for the preparation of tenders and budgets.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Identify tender requirements

1.1 Review tender information and organisational procedures for tender preparation.

1.2 Analsye tender specifications and job scope and determine fit with organisational objectives.

1.3 Review resources and capacity to meet tender requirements.

2. Complete tender documentation

2.1 Prepare tender in line with project specifications, budget and timeline

2.2 Collate and document tender information in the required format.

2.3 Promptly disseminate tender documentation to appropriate personnel for review and modification in line with organisational procedures

2.4 Identify and correct areas of insufficient detail in line with organisational procedures

3. Undertake bid estimation

3.1 Detail bid estimations in the required format

3.2 Sequence work in line with project timelines, organisational procedures and environmental requirements

3.3 Develop contingency plans in line with organisational procedures.

3.4 Obtain approvals for budget and submission of tender in line with organisational requirements

Not Applicable
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review tender information and organisational procedures for tender preparation. 
Analsye tender specifications and job scope and determine fit with organisational objectives. 
Review resources and capacity to meet tender requirements. 
Prepare tender in line with project specifications, budget and timeline 
Collate and document tender information in the required format. 
Promptly disseminate tender documentation to appropriate personnel for review and modification in line with organisational procedures 
Identify and correct areas of insufficient detail in line with organisational procedures 
Detail bid estimations in the required format 
Sequence work in line with project timelines, organisational procedures and environmental requirements 
Develop contingency plans in line with organisational procedures. 
Obtain approvals for budget and submission of tender in line with organisational requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPFGM4210 - Prepare a tender
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Assessment Record Sheet

FWPFGM4210 - Prepare a tender

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