Elements and Performance Criteria

stakeholder needs and intentions

end user requirements

government policies

Australian industry involvement requirements

potential provider/supplier base

industry development requirements

disposal of assets


end users

customers/clients

sponsors

potential providers/suppliers

current providers/suppliers

technical or functional experts or advisers

Federal, State/Territory and/or Local Government

the organisation

other public sector organisations

employees

unions or staff associations

industry bodies

local communities and society as a whole

lobby groups

special user groups


fitness for purpose

whole-of-life costs

fair and reasonable market prices

timely delivery

post-delivery support

effective warranties

price basis

disposal options

Units to be assessed together
PSPETHC701A Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector
PSPMNGT701B Provide strategic direction
PSPMNGT703A Lead and influence change
PSPMNGT704A Undertake enterprise risk management
PSPPOL701A Influence strategic policy
PSPPROC702B Establish the procurement context
PSPPROC703B Evaluate and improve procurement performance

Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Key Competencies as they relate to this unit (see final table for examples)
development of strategic procurement goals in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources may include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to strategic procurement
codes of conduct/codes of ethics
workplace scenarios and case studies relating to formulation of strategic procurement goals

Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when defining strategic procurement directions, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
development of strategic procurement goals in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments