Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with procurement for a project. It involves identifying procurement requirements, assisting with supplier selection, conducting procurement activities, and assisting with procurement finalisation activities for the project.
It applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. The individual may be operating in a large or small organisation, and applying skills in the context of enterprise projects.
The project practitioner may be part of a project team under the direction of a project manager, or may work as part of a smaller scale, self-directed team.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Unit Sector
Management and Leadership – Project Management
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. Assist with procurement planning |
1.1 Contribute to establishing procurement requirements to achieve project objectives 1.2 Act under delegated authority to contribute to development of procurement-management plan 1.3 Contribute to developing procurement documentation |
2. Contribute to supplier selection process |
2.1 Gather and evaluate information on potential suppliers 2.2 Make recommendations to assist in selection of preferred suppliers 2.3 Contribute to establishing agreed terms and conditions with preferred suppliers 2.4 Identify and act in line with probity and project governance constraints 2.5 Assist in developing contractual documentation |
3. Conduct procurement activities |
3.1 Test and accept supplies to ensure they are fit for purpose in both quality and suitability 3.2 Undertake procurement activities and maintain information in line with reporting, confidentiality and audit requirements 3.3 Receive, reconcile and register supplies according to established procedures 3.4 Monitor and control suppliers according to contractual supply documentation |
4. Assist in finalising procurement activities |
4.1 Assist in finalising procurement agreements 4.2 Assist in review of project outcomes using available records to determine effectiveness of procurement activities 4.3 Contribute to identifying lessons learned and possible improvements to procurement management |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 2.1, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 |
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Numeracy |
1.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.2, 2.4, 3.2-3.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBPMG416 Apply project procurement procedures |
BSBPMG416A Apply project procurement procedures |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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