Negotiate contracts

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 BSBPRC402, 'Negotiate contracts'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Negotiate contracts' 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for contract negotiation with suppliers

1.1 Prepare for contract negotiation and research supplier organisation information, regulatory constraints and unique category considerations

1.2 Undertake market analysis to support contract negotiations and inform negotiation strategy

1.3 Seek legal advice on implications for procurement of goods and/ or services that may impact contract negotiations

1.4 Identify risks associated with contract negotiations

2. Establish negotiation processes

2.1 Determine the objectives and establish strategies for contract negotiation meeting

2.2 Establish resourcing requirements with organisation stakeholders

2.3 Access legal expertise to determine the legal requirements for the organisation and ensure they are compliant

2.4 Recognise the use and the content of contractual terms for procured goods and/ or services

3. Undertake contract negotiation

3.1 Establish the bargaining position with stakeholders to determine strength and weaknesses of organisational procurement capability

3.2 Define and evaluate the attributes of a good negotiator and apply them to effective negotiations

3.3 Employ a range of persuasive techniques and tactics to navigate difficult circumstances and achieve desired contract outcome

3.4 Use verbal and non-verbal communications in negotiation situations including reducing the potential for conflict

4. Finalise contracts

3.1 Ensure contracts are signed and exchanged between the organisation and suppliers

3.2 Develop and discuss the legalities and commercial considerations linked to the contract in accordance with organisational requirements

3.3 Ensure contracts and related documents are stored and safeguarded

3.4 Advise relevant stakeholders of contract requirements

3.5 Advise unsuccessful suppliers of non-acceptance of offers