REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

using communication and negotiation with contractor and stakeholders involving complex oral and written exchanges

reading and applying complex documents such as contracts legislation and guidelines

resolving disputesconflictcomplaints or making judgments about when to refer them to others

buildingmanaging effective working relationships

writing management reports and keeping records of meetings liaisons notes and followup action requiring precision of expression

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying occupational health and safety and environmental requirements in the context of contract management

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

CommonwealthStateTerritory Government legislation policies practices and guidelines relating to contract management including environmental purchasing guidance

contract management for a range of contractual situations

privacy and confidentiality issues

probity principles and issues

wholeoflife considerations

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

financial and accounting issues relevant to the contract

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment

legal aspects of negotiation

aspects of law of contracts trade practices law and commercial law relevant to the management of contracts relating to complex procurement

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit Nil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unit Nil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVA Promote diversity

PSPGOV505A Promote diversity

PSPGOVA Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOVA Manage conflict

PSPGOV508A Manage conflict

PSPGOVA Provide leadership

PSPGOV511A Provide leadership

PSPGOVA Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPROCA Manage contract risk

PSPPROC501A Manage contract risk

PSPPROCA Establish contract management arrangements

PSPPROC502A Establish contract management arrangements

PSPPROCA Finalise contracts

PSPPROC504A Finalise contracts

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

management of contract performance in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to contract management

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of contract management situations likely to be encountered

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when managing contract performance including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

management of contract performance in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Probity principles are

Legislation, policy and standards may include

Formal and informal mechanisms may include

Contract management plan may include

Contracts may include

Risks might include

Variation to agreements may include arise from

Early signs of under-performance may be detected through

Actions to improve performance may include

Disputes may include

complaints from third parties

Techniques available to resolve disputes include

Negotiation of issues may include

Actions (as a result of unresolved conflict) may include

Effective communication strategies may include

Organisational purposes may include