PSPPCM001 - Carry out basic procurement (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:

Superseded

Mapping:

Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by and equivalent to PSPPCM028 - Carry out basic procurement	Equivalent. Unit Code changed. Minor changes to Application, Elements and PCs. FS statement added. PE and KE amended for clarity and to remove duplication. AC expanded for clarification.	02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPROC303A - Carry out basic procurement	Unit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Mar/2016

Releases:

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Mar/2016

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Unit of competency

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CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
TLI - Transport and Logistics Training Package	Transport and Logistics Training Package	5.0-13.0
RGR - Racing and Breeding Training Package	Racing and Breeding Training Package	2.0-4.1
PSP - Public Sector Training Package	Public Sector Training Package	1.0-3.1
DEF - Defence Training Package	Defence Training Package	2.0-5.2
LGA - Local Government	Local Government	1.0

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
TLI50319 - Diploma of Deployment Logistics	Diploma of Deployment Logistics	Deleted	1
PSP30116 - Certificate III in Government	Certificate III in Government	Superseded	1
DEF50717 - Diploma of Range Control and Management	Diploma of Range Control and Management	Superseded	1-2
LGA50120 - Diploma of Local Government	Diploma of Local Government	Current	1
TLI50515 - Diploma of Deployment Logistics	Diploma of Deployment Logistics	Superseded	2
DEF53415 - Diploma of Institutional and Operational Chaplaincy	Diploma of Institutional and Operational Chaplaincy	Current	2-3
DEF40717 - Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services	Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services	Superseded	1
RGR30419 - Certificate III in Racing Services	Certificate III in Racing Services	Current	1-2
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CodeSort Table listing Skill sets that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Skill sets that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
TLISS00098 - Logistics Inventory Controller Skill Set	Logistics Inventory Controller Skill Set	Superseded	2
TLISS00101 - Logistics Sustainment Practitioner Skill Set	Logistics Sustainment Practitioner Skill Set	Superseded	2
TLISS00093 - Integrated Logistics Support Inventory Controller Skill Set	Integrated Logistics Support Inventory Controller Skill Set	Superseded	2
PSPSS00041 - Procurement Basics	Procurement Basics	Superseded	1
RGRSS00058 - Turf Race Track Curator Skill Set	Turf Race Track Curator Skill Set	Current	1
RGRSS00057 - Non-Turf Race Track Curator Skill Set	Non-Turf Race Track Curator Skill Set	Current	1
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Classifications

Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	089901	Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution

Classification history

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Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	089901	Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution	09/Aug/2016

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPROC303A Carry out basic procurement.

Unit code updated
Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to plan and undertake basic procurement of goods or services and receive goods or services.

This unit applies to those working in public sector roles whose duties include simple purchasing of low-value goods or services, and coordinating the end-to-end process.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, and as part of a team, while performing routine tasks, in familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Procurement

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Plan for basic procurement of goods or services	1.1 Confirm procurement requirements and limit of delegated authority. 1.2 Determine the most suitable option for acquiring goods or services considering value for money. 1.3 Identify the approval process. 1.4 Conduct risk planning for the procurement activity.
2. Undertake procurement	2.1 Obtain quotes and approvals for procurement of goods or services with any conflict of interest declared and resolved. 2.2 Assess and select suppliers or service providers in line with the organisation's financial management system and on the basis of best value for money. 2.3 Initiate and conduct procurement in accordance with organisation's probity and governance requirements.
3. Receive goods or services	3.1 Implement quality assurance processes to ensure goods or services meet procurement specifications. 3.2 Resolve non-compliance with specifications within limits of own authority. 3.3 Confirm receipt of goods or services and process accounts for payment. 3.4 Maintain records and meet reporting obligations to provide an audit trail.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPROC303A Carry out basic procurement.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion:

writing and conveying procurement requirements
consulting and negotiating with providers
assessing procurement options and selecting the most suitable option
assessing goods and services against specifications

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Commonwealth, state/territory and local government procurement legislation, policies and procedures, including environmental purchasing guidelines
conflict of interest, gifts and inappropriate relationships with providers relating to procurement of goods and services
procurement options and methods
coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine in 3 or more contexts or occasions

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Unit of competency details

PSPPCM001 - Carry out basic procurement (Release 1)

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