Establish contract management arrangements

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 PSPPROC502A, 'Establish contract management arrangements'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Establish contract management arrangements' 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 and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Confirm contract requirements

1.1

Legislation, public sector standards and organisational requirements relating to probity, financial management, approvals and other considerations are identified for inclusion in the contract management plan

1.2

Contract requirements are re-confirmed with all parties

1.3

Obligations to the contractor, limits of authority and delegations relating to the contract are determined in accordance with contractual arrangements and organisational policy and procedures

1.4

Start-up or transition arrangements are confirmed

2

Prepare contract management plan

2.1

Contract risks are identified and a risk management plan is developed in line with contract requirements and organisational policy and procedures

2.2

Procedures to identify, receive and address contract variations are determined in accordance with the contractual requirements and organisational procedures

2.3

Procedures to investigate, resolve or refer disputes/complaints are determined in accordance with contractual requirements and organisational procedures

2.4

Key performance indicators are developed/negotiated and administrative processes are identified and approved for the life of the contract in accordance with organisational procedures

2.5

Contract management plan that addresses all key elements is documented, approved and maintained in accordance with organisational requirements

2.6

Ethical behaviour, probity and privacy principles are applied to all elements of the contract management plan

3

Implement contract strategies

3.1

The requirements of confidentiality/freedom of information are identified for the contract

3.2

Communication requirements are identified/confirmed in line with contractual obligations and the needs of stakeholders

3.3

A communication/information strategy is developed that matches the needs of the organisation, the contract and the contractor's business environment

3.4

Contract review requirements are established with stakeholders

3.5

A contract review strategy is developed to review management of the contract, contractor performance and user satisfaction

4

Implement contractual arrangements

4.1

Business relationship with contractor is established and managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

4.2

Start-up or transition arrangements are implemented

4.3

Financial, administrative and information management processes are established

4.4

Contractual arrangements are implemented in accordance with the contract management plan


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPPROC502A appears in the following qualifications:

  • BSB51507 - Diploma of Purchasing
  • CHC52310 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • CSC50107 - Diploma of Correctional Administration