- MEM11012B - Purchase materials
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MEM11012B
Purchase materials
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit applies to purchasing one-off or multiple quantities of raw materials, components, equipment etc. Contracts and paperwork may be generated manually or electronically using the on-site system.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 6
This unit covers determining purchasing requirements, preparing purchase order/list and purchasing materials.
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Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
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.
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 | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare a purchase order and purchase materials. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with preparing a purchase order and purchasing materials or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. |
Method of assessment | Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: reading, interpreting and following information on orders, instructions and/or technical drawings, standard operating procedures, purchasing schedules, orders, records, files and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing tasks checking and clarifying information entering and maintaining information on manual and electronic workplace documents checking for conformance to specifications communicating with client, customer, user, supplier/vendor identifying purchasing specifications calculating quantity, price and delivery requirements selecting suppliers maintaining purchase documentation |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: suppliers and available products purchasing procedures contract initiation and exchange procedures safe work practices and procedures hazards and control measures associated with purchasing materials |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Purchasing | Can cover one-off or multiple quantities of raw materials, components, equipment etc. |
Purchasing schedules | Purchasing specifications - determined from standard engineering drawings and data sheets, instructions written or verbal Purchasing schedules - developed to site procedures and for pre-contracted suppliers/vendors |
Paperwork/contracts | Generated manually or electronically utilising on-site system |
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Client, customer, user is consulted as necessary to determine purchasing requirements. | |||
Material specifications are determined from orders, instructions and/or technical drawings. | |||
Quantities, price limitations and delivery requirements are determined from orders, instructions. | |||
Purchase order/list is developed to standard operational procedure. | |||
Standard operating procedures are followed. | |||
Supplier/vendor is informed of requirements and specifications. | |||
Purchasing schedules are adjusted where required to standard operating procedures. | |||
Appropriate paperwork/contracts are exchanged to standard operating procedures. | |||
Records/files are maintained accurately using standard operating procedures. |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
MEM11012B - Purchase materials
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Assessment Record Sheet
MEM11012B - Purchase materials
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