Prepare a tender submission

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFFT4012, 'Prepare a tender submission'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare a tender submission' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify opportunity to provide goods and/or services

1.1

Opportunities that are within the operational scope of the business unit or organisation are identified

1.2

Organisational resources which are available, or expertise which may be accessed, is identified and matched to opportunities

1.3

The feasibility of undertaking the proposed project/work is assessed and approval is sought according to organisational policies and procedures

2

Analyse tender requirements

2.1

Tender specifications and scope of tender requirement are identified and clarified with the originator if required

2.2

Proposed methodology for satisfying the request is developed

2.3

Required resources are identified and their availability confirmed with the provider in accordance with organisational procedures

2.4

Methodology is adjusted to accommodate the availability of resources and expertise available

3

Prepare a tender estimate

3.1

Estimate is prepared taking all requirements into account and providing for contingencies as required by organisational policies, procedures and requirements

3.2

Costing of estimate conforms to organisational policies and procedures

3.3

The estimate satisfies the total requirement and where this cannot be provided, an explanation/compromise/option is identified

3.4

Estimate is checked for accuracy and detail in accordance with organisational procedures

4

Submit a tender

4.1

Tender is prepared in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4.2

Tender addresses required details and meets originator's requirements

4.3

Tender is submitted within the required timeframe in the form required by the request

4.4

Organisational requirements for record keeping and documentation of tenders are completed

5

Review tender process

5.1

Changes and variations to the tender are negotiated to meet the needs of the client and the organisation in accordance with contractual arrangements, organisational policies, procedures and delegated authority

5.2

The tender content and process is reviewed and evaluated using the outcome and the feedback provided by client and stakeholders

5.3

Procedures are adjusted if required to improve subsequent bids


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFFT4012 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF40213 - Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology
  • MSF40413 - Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing

And the skillsets: