ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 

Negotiate contract specifics with contractor 

1.1

Requirements of the contract are clearly documented and agreed to by the relevant parties

1.2

Areas of ambiguity or concern are clarified and resolved

1.3

Negotiations are undertaken with selected contractor for the contracting of required goods/services on a ‘without prejudice’ basis

1.4

Conditions for service and/or supply of goods/services are agreed between the enterprise and the contractor including the determination of key performance indicators

1.5

Alternative contractors are negotiated with if agreement is unable to be reached with preferred contractor

1.6

Contract negotiations are conducted in accordance with established workplace requirements and relevant legislation

2 

Complete contract negotiations 

2.1

Contract documentation is drafted in accordance with relevant legislation, workplace procedures and negotiated conditions of service and supply

2.2

Technical support in drafting contracts is accessed as required

2.3

Contract documentation is signed and exchanged between relevant parties

3 

Complete enterprise contract requirements 

3.1

Documentation systems are established to ensure traceability of orders and financial transactions

3.2

Workplace systems that require interaction with contractors are identified and actioned

3.3

Quality assurance procedures for supplied goods/services are initiated

3.4

Contract and ancillary documentation is completed and stored as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate risks that may exist when negotiating a contract
• applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• communicating and working effectively with others when negotiating a contract
• completing documentation related to negotiating a contract
• modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
• operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
• planning and monitoring work activities in terms of schedule
• prioritising work and coordinating self and others in relation to workplace activities
• providing leadership and working collaboratively with others when negotiating a contract
• reading, interpreting and following instructions, procedures and regulatory requirements relevant to negotiating a contract
• selecting and applying appropriate technology and information systems.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and the range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate risks that may exist when negotiating a contract
• applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• communicating and working effectively with others when negotiating a contract
• completing documentation related to negotiating a contract
• modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
• operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
• planning and monitoring work activities in terms of schedule
• prioritising work and coordinating self and others in relation to workplace activities
• providing leadership and working collaboratively with others when negotiating a contract
• reading, interpreting and following instructions, procedures and regulatory requirements relevant to negotiating a contract
• selecting and applying appropriate technology and information systems.