Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Information sources may include:
Austrade and state/territory government departments or agencies and chambers of commerce
catalogues and directories
existing databases of suppliers
international branches and affiliates of organisation
internet
trade or industry publications
Regulations may include:
Australian Customs Act
legislation, codes of practice and national standards, for example:
other Australian legislation relating to restrictions and prohibitions on imports
quarantine legislation
Assistance and clarification may be sought from:
external parties, for example regulatory authorities such as:
Australian Customs Service (ACS)
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS)
customs brokers
Austrade
manager or other personnel within the organisation
Specifications may include:
designated timelines
indications of price range to be paid
packaging requirements
quantities required
relevant quality parameters for goods
size, capacity and volume of individual items
technical descriptions of goods to be purchased
Criteria for evaluating offers may include:
any preferences for country of origin
availability and ability to meet designated timelines
clarity of offer
cost structure
quality parameters
value adding offered by suppliers including technical support and guarantees
Agents include:
customs brokers
freight forwarders
logistics and transport companies and consultants
Actions may include:
imposition of fines or penalties
interventions by self
referral to more senior personnel within organisation, regulatory bodies and agents involved in arranging importation of goods

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
sourcing of international suppliers for specified goods
preparation and issuing of invitations to offer
evaluation and selection of successful offers
issuing of contracts with preferred suppliers
informing unsuccessful suppliers of outcome of evaluation process.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
organisation's purchasing strategies and relevant purchasing records.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of draft and finalised invitations to offer and contracts for the supply of international goods
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of evaluating offers against selection criteria
observation of contacting successful and unsuccessful suppliers about the awarding of the contract
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge
review testimony from team members, colleagues, supervisors or managers
review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other purchasing units.