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 PSPPROC408A, 'Develop requests for offers'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop requests for offers' 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 | Interpret procurement requirements | 1.1 | Procurement approvals and appropriation/s are confirmed for whole-of-life of the activity |
1.2 | Procurement requirements are re-confirmed with all parties | ||
1.3 | A representative sampling of clients, experts and suppliers is consulted to further define and clarify requirements | ||
1.4 | A market analysis is used to identify factors that may impact on procurement decisions | ||
1.5 | Sources of supply are accessed to determine possible providers and any conflict of interest is identified and resolved | ||
1.6 | Supplier referencing/positioning or viability analysis is conducted | ||
2 | Plan procurement activities | 2.1 | Business cost estimates are prepared to select a procurement method most suitable for the procurement activity and most likely to achieve a value for money outcome |
2.2 | Approvals are obtained for method of procurement | ||
2.3 | Resource requirements are confirmed and committed in a timely manner and responsible authorities are nominated | ||
2.4 | Relationships and dependencies between various procurement activities are determined | ||
2.5 | 2.6 Strategies for briefing potential bidders are included when required, and meet public sector standards and organisational protocols | ||
3 | Specify procurement requirement | 3.1 | Scoping of the requirement is undertaken to identify outcomes, objectives and logistics |
3.2 | Standards of performance, incentives, disincentives and performance measures are specified | ||
3.3 | A statement of requirement is prepared that meets organisational requirements for format and content and is acceptable to stakeholders | ||
3.4 | The needs of clients and end users are incorporated and the outcome is achievable by potential providers | ||
3.5 | Planned provider contract arrangements are specified in accordance with policy and guidelines | ||
4 | Develop a procurement plan | 4.1 | The procurement plan is developed in accordance with organisational procedures and procurement requirements |
4.2 | Criteria and process for evaluation of offers are selected to meet legal and policy requirements, and are practical and measurable | ||
4.3 | Where used, specialist expertise to evaluate offers and the structure/membership of evaluation panel is arranged in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
4.4 | Practical strategies are selected for informing or debriefing successful and unsuccessful bidders and the market, in accordance with organisational guidelines and public sector standards | ||
5 | Develop request for offers | 5.1 | Request for offers and contractual conditions are developed that are suitable for the procurement activity, and are clarified with clients, providers and/or experts as necessary |
5.2 | Request for offers is developed in accordance with a procurement plan, clearly outlines the procurement requirement and meets legal and probity requirements | ||
5.3 | When possible/appropriate, input on content and structure of request for offer documents is obtained from market | ||
5.4 | Approvals are obtained to approach the market place in accordance with organisational policy and procedures | ||
5.5 | Records documenting the request, and for seeking, processing and closing of offers, are maintained in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements | ||