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Evidence Guide: LGAGOVA404B - Establish purchasing networks to ensure council is resource effective

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LGAGOVA404B - Establish purchasing networks to ensure council is resource effective

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Evaluate opportunities for networking

  1. Major purchasing requirements of council are identified.
  2. The service level of suppliers is researched and assessed to establish their capability.
  3. The benefits of networking with other councils, organisations and agencies are researched taking into account all aspects of best value for mutual benefit.
Major purchasing requirements of council are identified.

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The service level of suppliers is researched and assessed to establish their capability.

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The benefits of networking with other councils, organisations and agencies are researched taking into account all aspects of best value for mutual benefit.

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Develop and maintain purchasing networks

  1. The case for possible collaboration is supported by evidence, analysed for risks and is consistent with the plans and future directions for council.
  2. Network opportunities are identified to maximise a range of business contacts.
  3. Links are established with other government departments for improving purchasing power.
  4. Supply markets are monitored and opportunities are taken to influence key opinion formers and decision makers to change, encourage and nurture supply market capability
  5. Networks with relevant sections of private enterprise are developed and maintained.
  6. Council purchasing networks are maintained for information flow and combined purchasing power.
The case for possible collaboration is supported by evidence, analysed for risks and is consistent with the plans and future directions for council.

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Network opportunities are identified to maximise a range of business contacts.

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Links are established with other government departments for improving purchasing power.

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Supply markets are monitored and opportunities are taken to influence key opinion formers and decision makers to change, encourage and nurture supply market capability

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Networks with relevant sections of private enterprise are developed and maintained.

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Council purchasing networks are maintained for information flow and combined purchasing power.

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Participate in purchasing networks

  1. Business relationships are developed and maintained to promote benefits consistent with council requirements.
  2. Information is provided to evaluate services of suppliers.
  3. Opportunities are identified for expansion of the network.
  4. The outcomes of the network are measured and the savings made are reported in accordance with council procedure.
Business relationships are developed and maintained to promote benefits consistent with council requirements.

Completed
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Information is provided to evaluate services of suppliers.

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Opportunities are identified for expansion of the network.

Completed
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The outcomes of the network are measured and the savings made are reported in accordance with council procedure.

Completed
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Evaluate opportunities for networking

  1. Major purchasing requirements of council are identified.
  2. The service level of suppliers is researched and assessed to establish their capability.
  3. The benefits of networking with other councils, organisations and agencies are researched taking into account all aspects of best value for mutual benefit.
Major purchasing requirements of council are identified.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The service level of suppliers is researched and assessed to establish their capability.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The benefits of networking with other councils, organisations and agencies are researched taking into account all aspects of best value for mutual benefit.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop and maintain purchasing networks

  1. The case for possible collaboration is supported by evidence, analysed for risks and is consistent with the plans and future directions for council.
  2. Network opportunities are identified to maximise a range of business contacts.
  3. Links are established with other government departments for improving purchasing power.
  4. Supply markets are monitored and opportunities are taken to influence key opinion formers and decision makers to change, encourage and nurture supply market capability
  5. Networks with relevant sections of private enterprise are developed and maintained.
  6. Council purchasing networks are maintained for information flow and combined purchasing power.
The case for possible collaboration is supported by evidence, analysed for risks and is consistent with the plans and future directions for council.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network opportunities are identified to maximise a range of business contacts.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Links are established with other government departments for improving purchasing power.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supply markets are monitored and opportunities are taken to influence key opinion formers and decision makers to change, encourage and nurture supply market capability

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Networks with relevant sections of private enterprise are developed and maintained.

Completed
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Council purchasing networks are maintained for information flow and combined purchasing power.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participate in purchasing networks

  1. Business relationships are developed and maintained to promote benefits consistent with council requirements.
  2. Information is provided to evaluate services of suppliers.
  3. Opportunities are identified for expansion of the network.
  4. The outcomes of the network are measured and the savings made are reported in accordance with council procedure.
Business relationships are developed and maintained to promote benefits consistent with council requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information is provided to evaluate services of suppliers.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opportunities are identified for expansion of the network.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The outcomes of the network are measured and the savings made are reported in accordance with council procedure.

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to:

analyse current practices to identify opportunities for better buying

establish and maintain relevant networks

participate in a purchasing network and make savings for council

Context of assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.

Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.

Assessment of the performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.

Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:

government networks and suppliers

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required Skills

Data collection

networking with external personnel

negotiating with suppliers

forecasting supply needs

interpersonal, group and organisational communication

research

evaluation skills for assessing outcomes

problem solving skills to manage contingencies

negotiation skills to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes

networking skills to participate with other groups, agencies and suppliers

conflict resolution

using technology

customer service

verbal communication

literacy

Required Knowledge

supply techniques

government supply networks

council policies relating to supply

local industry

strategic planning processes

procurement management processes

legal requirements of council contracting

principles of communication

organisational policies, plans and procedures

techniques for building relationships of trust

knowledge of related organisations and agencies, suppliers and networks

understanding of the principles and operations of networks

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Suppliers may include:

federal and state governments

local government associations

professional groups

inter-council groups

Council capability may include:

future purchasing interests and activities

supply market

collaborators

other organisations

Other government departments may include:

municipal authorities purchasing scheme

state government supply groups

administrative service department

Supply market analysis may include:

capabilities

financial standings

past performance

existing and potential suppliers

emerging and predicted trends plans

specifications

Council purchasing networks may include:

formal or informal networks

circulation lists

email address books

association memberships

maintaining regular contact

distributing materials

attending seminars