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Unit of competency details

PSPPCM011 - Plan to manage a contract (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPROC506A - Plan to manage a contractUnit 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 Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 06/Mar/2016

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1 1 (this release) 07/Mar/2016

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Training packages that include this unit

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AVI - Aviation Training PackageAviation Training Package 5.0-10.0 
MSF - Furnishing Training PackageFurnishing Training Package 3.0-5.0 
NWP - National Water Training PackageNational Water Training Package 2.0-5.0 
TLI - Transport and Logistics Training PackageTransport and Logistics Training Package 5.0-14.0 
CSC - Correctional Services Training PackageCorrectional Services Training Package 2.0-5.0 
PSP - Public Sector Training PackagePublic Sector Training Package 1.0-4.0 
DEF - Defence Training PackageDefence Training Package 2.0-5.2 
BSB - Business Services Training PackageBusiness Services Training Package 3.0-8.0 

Qualifications that include this unit

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PSP50616 - Diploma of Procurement and ContractingDiploma of Procurement and ContractingCurrent1 
TLI50319 - Diploma of Deployment LogisticsDiploma of Deployment LogisticsDeleted1 
AVI50119 - Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management)Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management)Current1-4 
TLI50420 - Diploma of Materiel LogisticsDiploma of Materiel LogisticsSuperseded1 
BSB40120 - Certificate IV in BusinessCertificate IV in BusinessCurrent1 
TLI60215 - Advanced Diploma of Deployment LogisticsAdvanced Diploma of Deployment LogisticsSuperseded2 
MSF50313 - Diploma of Furniture Design and TechnologyDiploma of Furniture Design and TechnologySuperseded3-6 
NWP50118 - Diploma of Water Industry OperationsDiploma of Water Industry OperationsCurrent1-5 
TLI60122 - Advanced Diploma of Materiel LogisticsAdvanced Diploma of Materiel LogisticsCurrent1 
TLI60115 - Advanced Diploma of Materiel LogisticsAdvanced Diploma of Materiel LogisticsSuperseded2 
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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080315 Project Management  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080315 Project Management  09/Aug/2016 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

1

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 PSPPROC506A Plan to manage a contract.

  • 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 establish arrangements for contract management. It includes confirming contract requirements, preparing a contract management plan, developing stakeholder relationships and implementing contract strategies and contractual arrangements.

This unit applies to those working in roles involving procurement contract management.

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 autonomously while performing complex 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. Confirm contract requirements 

1.1 Identify legislation, public sector standards and organisational requirements relating to probity, financial management, approvals and other considerations for inclusion in the contract management plan.

1.2 Re-confirm contract requirements with all parties.

1.3 Determine obligations to the contractor, limits of authority and delegations according to contractual arrangements.

1.4 Confirm start-up or transition arrangements.

2. Prepare contract management plan 

2.1 Identify contract risks and develop a risk management plan.

2.2 Determine procedures to identify, receive and address contract variations.

2.3 Determine procedures to investigate, resolve or refer disputes or complaints.

2.4 Develop and negotiate key performance indicators and identify and approve administrative processes for the life of the contract.

2.5 Document, obtain approval on and maintain a contract management plan that addresses key elements.

2.6 Apply expected standards of behaviour, probity and privacy principles to all elements of contract management plan.

2.7 Apply environmental, sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles to all elements of contract management plan.

3. Develop stakeholder relationships 

3.1 Identify stakeholder networks and relationships.

3.2 Use networking strategies to establish, develop and maintain working relationships to promote benefits to the contract requirements.

3.3 Develop and maintain confidence of stakeholders through high standards of behaviour and ethical conduct.

3.4 Use negotiation strategies to achieve positive outcomes when difficult situations arise.

3.5 Identify and confirm communication requirements in line with contractual obligations and stakeholder needs.

4. Implement contract strategies 

4.1 Identify requirements of confidentiality and freedom of information for the contract.

4.2 Develop communication and/or information strategy that matches needs of the organisation, the contract and the contractor’s business environment.

4.3 Establish contract review requirements with stakeholders.

4.4 Develop contract review strategy to review management of the contract, contractor performance and user satisfaction.

5. Implement contractual arrangements 

5.1 Establish and manage business relationship with contractor.

5.2 Implement start-up or transition arrangements.

5.3 Establish financial, administrative and information management processes.

5.4 Implement contractual arrangements according to contract management plan.

5.5 Maintain appropriate records for the life of the contract.

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 PSPPROC506A Plan to manage a contract.

Links

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

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

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

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

1

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.

  • networking, consulting and negotiating with contractors and stakeholders
  • developing a written contract management plan and sub-plans
  • reading and applying complex documents, including contracts, legislation and guidelines
  • provide feedback
  • modelling effective team management approaches
  • referring issues to the correct person
  • applying understanding of supplier issues and supply chain management in the context of procurement risk management
  • planning and organising skills to manage and update the contract management plan and sub-plans
  • maintaining currency of best practice examples in procurement practice and relevant procurement legislation, policies and procedures
  • use electronic procurement templates

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 or territory, and local government legislation, policies, practices and guidelines relating to contract management, including environmental purchasing, sustainability and corporate social responsibility guidance relevant to the contract
  • organisational procurement policies, practices and approval processes
  • contract management planning for diverse contractual situations
  • privacy and confidentiality issues
  • codes of conduct, codes of practice and standards of individual behaviour relating to management of contracts and relationships with contractors
  • financial and accounting issues relevant to the contract

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

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

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

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