Elements and Performance Criteria

low value/low risk procurement

one-off purchases

expenditure approval limits

approval processes

procurement decision making


internal user/s of procured goods/services

supervisor

specialist procurement personnel


purchasing off an existing contract

government credit card transactions

direct purchase from retail or wholesale outlets

petty cash

standard electronic commerce/online transactions

environmental purchasing


Commonwealth or State/Territory legislation

equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination law

Commonwealth/State/Territory Government procurement guidelines; organisational policies and practices


stakeholder consultation

confirmation that a procurement process is necessary

confirmation that funds are available

confirmation that required approvals have been obtained


verbal

internal and/or external

to user/s

to management


purchase requests and orders

invoices and payment requests

statements and petty cash vouchers

records of authorised officers' decisions

corporate credit card transaction statements

records of supplier performance

financial statements

asset registers

records of conversation

procurement reporting

Units to be assessed together
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation
PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems
PSPGOV309A Address client needs
PSPGOV312A Use workplace communication strategies
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

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 Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
basic procurement undertaken in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) using a range of (3 or more) procurement methods

Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources may include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to basic procurement
codes of conduct/codes of ethics
workplace scenarios and case studies relating to a range of basic procurement activities
ethical issues and probity requirements relating to basic procurement

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 undertaking basic procurement, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
basic procurement undertaken in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) using a range of (3 or more) procurement methods
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
demonstration
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