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Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Understand purchasing and own requirements

1.1 Read, understand and clarify organisation’s purchasing strategies as required

1.2 Determine own role and limits of authority in consultation with relevant personnel

2. Make purchases

2.1 Receive purchase specifications from relevant personnel and clarify as required

2.2 Select purchasing methods most appropriate to particular purchases within limits of own role

2.3 Obtain approvals for purchases as required

2.4 Obtain quotations from suppliers as required

2.5 Select suppliers, place orders and make purchases

3. Receive purchases

3.1 Receive goods or make arrangements to receive services

3.2 Advise relevant personnel of receipt of purchase

3.3 Ensure goods received are checked for compliance with specifications

3.4 Take action to resolve non-compliance with specifications

3.5 Facilitate registration of new assets

3.6 File and store purchase records

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3, 3.4

• Gathers and interprets a range of textual information to identify relevant key information

Writing

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5

• Creates everyday workplace documentation l using terminology and format relevant to audience and purpose

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3-2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4

• Uses suitable language to liaise with suppliers and clarify information within the organisation
• Uses active questioning and listening techniques to confirm requirements

Numeracy

2.1, 2.4, 2.5

• Interprets simple numerical data and makes basic calculations to determine costs of goods and services

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 2.1, 3.3, 3.4

• Adheres to organisational procedures and policies
• Understands how own role connects with others and contributes to broader work goals

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3-2.5, 3.2

• Selects from a small range of communication modes, forms and channels to meet a specific purpose within the immediate work environment
• Seeks to cooperate with others to achieve results in immediate work context

Get the work done

1.2, 2.2, 2.5, 3.4-3.6

• Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks for efficient and effective outcomes
• Responds to predictable routine problems and implements standard or logical solutions
• Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBPUR301 Purchase goods and services

BSBPUR301B Purchase goods and services

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.