Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit addresses the application of technical communication skills and contractual knowledge to the establishment of contracting goods or services to customers. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish customer needs |
1.1. Intended use of goods or services is established in conjunction with the customer 1.2. Implications of customer requests are explained 1.3. Potential options of goods or services are explained describing costs, performance characteristics and implications for use |
2. Evaluate available goods and/or services to meet needs |
2.1. Information on characteristics of available goods or services is investigated 2.2. Performance characteristics and costs of potential options are compared in relation to customer identified needs and provisional recommendations are made 2.3. Availability of recommended goods or services is established 2.4. Recommendations or selection of services or goods are made to customer |
3. Determine and agree parameters for contract |
3.1. Workplace contract format is used, adapting sections as required 3.2. Specification of services or goods to be provided is detailed within contract 3.3. Legal requirements are included within contract details 3.4. Draft contract provision is explained to customers and required amendments agreed 3.5. Formal agreement with terms of the contract by the customer is achieved |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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Resource implications |
Customer request, goods/services, workplace contract documentation. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency |
Context of assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant commercial contracting practices and systems, work instructions and deadlines. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Unit scope |
This unit covers the work involved in contracting the sale of goods or services to customers |
Unit context |
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Workplace environment |
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Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Furnishing Technology |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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