Required skills

communication skills to

write risk management plans using templates or a recognised risk management methodology

interpret complex formal documents

make verbal and written recommendations about the management of procurement and contracting risks

provide feedback

teamwork skills to

model effective team management approaches

respond to diversity

refer issues to the correct person

problemsolving skills to analyse risks associated with procurement and contract using a recognised risk management methodology

initiative and enterprise skills to identify procurement risks and opportunities using a recognised risk management methodology

planning and organising skills to manage and update the risk management plan

learning skills to keep uptodate with

best practice examples in procurement practice

relevant procurement legislation policies and procedures

technology skills to

operate organisational IT systems

use electronic procurement templates

Required knowledge

commonwealth state or territory and local government legislation policies practices and guidelines

relating to contract risk management

such as OHS and equity and diversity

organisational procurement policies practices and approval processes

risk management procedures

probity principles and issues particularly as they relate to probity risks

codes of conduct codes of practice and standards of individual behaviour relating to the procurement process

risks associated with financial and accounting issues relevant to procurement and contract management

supplier issues and supply chain management in the context of procurement risk management

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

OHS requirements relevant to procurement and contract management

equal employment opportunity relevant to procurement and contract management

environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles relevant to procurement and contract management

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

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to manage procurement risk consistently in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

use recognised risk management methodologies to identify and assess risks for all stages of a procurement activity

prepare a risk management plan for a procurement activity using templates where available

implement risk management plans

review and revise risk management plans to reflect the changing procurement context and environment during the procurement activity

liaise and consult with stakeholders to ensure that risks are appropriately identified and managed

make recommendations to higher management about options for the management of procurement risks

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by providing evidence of undertaking a range of relevant work tasks in an actual or simulated procurement environment on at least two separate occasions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment

Access may be required to

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to procuring goods and services and managing procurement risk

codes of conduct and codes of practice

workplace scenarios and case studies relating to a range of procurement activities associated with managing procurement risk

case studies that incorporate dilemmas and probity requirements relating to managing procurement risk

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

questions to assess understanding of relevant legislation and procedures

review of strategies and approaches adopted for managing procurement risk

review of risk assessments risk management plans contract management plans contracts probity plans budgets transition plans and other documentation prepared by the candidate in a range of contexts

review of stakeholder engagement approaches adopted by the candidate

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate

Guidance information for 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

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVA Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPROCB Manage contract performance

PSPPROC503B Manage contract performance

PSPPROCB Finalise contracts

PSPPROC504B Finalise contracts

PSPPROCA Plan to manage a contract

PSPPROC506A Plan to manage a contract

PSPPROCA Plan for procurement outcomes

PSPPROC507A Plan for procurement outcomes

PSPPROCA Make procurement decisions

PSPPROC508A Make procurement decisions.

Legislation and policies may include:

Procurement risks may include:

Probity risks may include:

Risk assessments differentiate between risks that have:

Risk management is often considered in relation to an organisation's:

Risk treatments may include those that:

Risk controls may include: