Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPROC414A - Manage contracts	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 Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Mar/2016

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

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
FWP - Forest and Wood Products Training Package	Forest and Wood Products Training Package	7.0-8.1
TLI - Transport and Logistics Training Package	Transport and Logistics Training Package	5.0-14.0
PSP - Public Sector Training Package	Public Sector Training Package	1.0-4.0
DEF - Defence Training Package	Defence Training Package	2.0-5.2
LGA - Local Government	Local Government	1.0
SIS - Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package	Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package	6.0
BSB - Business Services Training Package	Business Services Training Package	3.0-8.0

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
TLI41522 - Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics	Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics	Current	1
SIS40122 - Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation	Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation	Current	1
DEF40917 - Certificate IV in Performance Based Contracting	Certificate IV in Performance Based Contracting	Current	1
FWP50121 - Diploma of Forest Operations	Diploma of Forest Operations	Current	1
SIS50122 - Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management	Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management	Current	1
PSP40616 - Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting	Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting	Current	1
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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
TLISS00236 - Materiel Logistics Management Skill Set	Materiel Logistics Management Skill Set	Current	1
PSPSS00042 - Procurement Fundamentals	Procurement Fundamentals	Current	1
PSPSS00043 - Procurement Delegation	Procurement Delegation	Current	1
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	080315	Project Management

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	080315	Project Management	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 PSPPROC414A Manage contracts.

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 manage contracts. It includes undertaking preparations, establishing and maintaining contract management arrangements, monitoring and maintaining contract performance, and completing and reviewing contracts.

This unit applies to those working as public sector employees with responsibilities relating to 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 with management responsibilities 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. Prepare to manage a contract	1.1 Confirm and clarify contract requirements, approvals and funding arrangements and identify obligations and limits of authority. 1.2 Clarify and assist with contract administration issues by contacting specialists and stakeholders and confirm operational elements of the contract. 1.3 Identify and clarify key contract clauses. 1.4 Identify and confirm process, timings, and key performance indicators with stakeholders. 1.5 Develop or review the risk management plan. 1.6 Develop or obtain contract management strategy and enter key details from the contract. 1.7 Form contract management team and allocate roles and responsibilities.
2. Implement a contract management strategy	2.1 Confirm and implement start-up or transition arrangements. 2.2 Establish information and contractor and stakeholder communication strategies. 2.3 Monitor and update risk management plan. 2.4 Manage relationship with contractors and stakeholders. 2.5 Obtain specialist expertise as necessary for progress meetings and for advice on or resolution of contract issues. 2.6 Maintain contract information and documentation.
3. Monitor and maintain performance of a contract	3.1 Ensure obligations to contractor and stakeholders are met. 3.2 Use monitoring and control measures and performance indicators to manage performance of contract and ensure that all obligations under the agreement are being met. 3.3 Manage contract variations. 3.4 Investigate and resolve or refer disputes and complaints. 3.5 Manage negotiation of contract issues. 3.6 Maintain communication with all stakeholders on the performance of the contract.
4. Complete and review contract	4.1 Confirm client satisfaction with contract deliverables. 4.2 Finalise, amend, cancel or terminate contracts. 4.3 Manage close-out, and renewal of contract or transition to a new contract. 4.4 Review contract management, contractor performance, user satisfaction and audit results. 4.5 Document and explain variances to measures or outcomes that are not met in full. 4.6 Report on contractor performance and review contract management practice and make recommendations for improvement.

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 PSPPROC414A Manage contracts.

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.

consulting and negotiating with contractors and stakeholders, involving complex oral and written exchanges of information
networking, within probity boundaries, with diverse stakeholders and contractors
interpreting complex documents, including contracts, legislation and guidelines
applying simple supply chain and supplier issues management techniques

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 and corporate social responsibility guidance
contract performance management
privacy and confidentiality issues
probity principles and issues
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

Unit of competency details

PSPPCM007 - Manage contracts (Release 1)

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