Unit of competency details
PSPPCM009 - Finalise contracts (Release 1)
Summary
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Content
Unit Of competency
Modification History
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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 PSPPROC504B Finalise contracts.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to finalise processes for contracts. It includes completing contracts and implementing a contract review strategy.
This unit applies to those working as public sector staff with responsibility for finalising contracts.
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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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. |
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1. Complete contracts |
1.1 Review contracts due to expire to determine future requirements, and canvass options meeting requirements. 1.2 Implement strategies to manage closure, renewal of contracts, or transition to a new contract. 1.3 Finalise, amend, cancel or terminate contracts according to arrangements. 1.4 Consult with contractor, and report completion, addressing contractor and contract manager performance. |
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2. Implement contract review strategy |
2.1 Determine timing of contract review to ensure a smooth transition to post contract arrangements. 2.2 Review and monitor contract including contract management, contractor performance, user satisfaction and audit results. 2.3 Document variances where measures or outcomes are not met in full. 2.4 Prepare review report documenting outcomes against plans, final costs, user satisfaction, lessons learnt and any shortcomings in contract planning, management policies and procedures. 2.5 Suggest recommendations for improvement and support them with evidence. |
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 PSPPROC504B Finalise contracts.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.
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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
- writing closure reports
- finalising outstanding issues so the contract can be closed
- identifying improvements to the contract management process
- managing contract closure documentation
- planning and organising contract closure meetings, reports and reviews
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 finalisation and review, including environmental purchasing and corporate social responsibility guidance
- privacy and confidentiality issues, including the requirement to appropriately classify information to ensure transparency as well as to treat bids as commercial-in-confidence
- probity principles and issues
- codes of conduct, codes of practice and standards of individual behaviour relating to finalising contracts
- record keeping for official or historical records
- financial and accounting issues relevant to the contract
- aspects of contract law, trade practices law and commercial law relevant to the finalisation of contracts relating to complex procurement
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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
