Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Determining procurement direction may be influenced by:
stakeholder needs and intentions
end user requirements
government policies
Australian industry involvement requirements
potential provider/supplier base
industry development requirements
disposal of assets
probity requirements
environmental, sustainability and corporate social responsibility issues
Stakeholders may include:
end users
customers or clients
sponsors
potential providers or suppliers
current providers or suppliers
technical or functional experts or advisers
commonwealth, state or territory, and local government
the organisation
other public sector organisations
employees, unions and staff associations
industry bodies
local communities
lobby groups and special user groups
Developed goals:
are challenging, realistic, achievable and measurable
encourage members of the organisation to be creative and innovative within procurement guidelines
Value for money may include:
fitness for purpose
whole-of-life costs
fair and reasonable market prices
timely delivery
post-delivery support
effective warranties
price basis
disposal options
whole of government perspective
effects of government buying on market structure and sustainability
market competitiveness and sophistication

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
Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to influence and define strategic procurement consistently in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
formulate strategic procurement goals in line with organisation's business direction and government policy imperatives
reflect the organisation's ethos in its strategic procurement goals
encourage wide input into the development of strategic procurement goals and direction
encourage consideration of innovation and new opportunities in procurement direction for the organisation
publicise organisation's strategic procurement goals and direction
work effectively with disagreement between stakeholders
use recognised approaches to gain support for the strategic procurement direction established for the organisation
demonstrate effective implementation of goals even when full support is not gained.
Candidates for this qualification must demonstrate a high level of understanding of underpinning knowledge and the ability to apply this to practical workplace situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.
Access may be required to:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to procuring goods and services and managing contracts at the strategic level
codes of conduct and codes of practice
long-term government policy papers, such as White Papers
strategic procurement plans and direction statements
published performance audits or similar relating to strategic procurement issues
workplace scenarios and case studies relating to a range of strategic procurement activities.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
questions to assess understanding of relevant legislation and procedures
review of strategies and approaches adopted for influencing strategic procurement direction
preparation of formal written papers covering strategic procurement issues
review of strategic plans, strategic procurement plans, long-term budgets, forward procurement plans, industry engagement plans, responses to performance audits covering strategic procurement issues and other documentation prepared or reviewed by the candidate in a range of contexts
review of stakeholder engagement approaches adopted by the candidate.
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Sufficient evidence must be gathered to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBFIM701A Manage financial resources
BSBINN801A Lead innovative thinking and practice
BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
PSPETHC701A Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector
PSPMNGT703A Lead and influence change
PSPMNGT704A Undertake enterprise risk management
PSPPROC705A Establish strategic procurement context
PSPPROC706A Evaluate and improve strategic procurement performance.