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Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products

Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN6004B
State Code
W7348
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to negotiate and manage design production contracts.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish contract requirements
  • 1.1 Contract requirements are identified in collaboration with appropriate personnel in the workplace.
  • 1.2 Key criteria are established to define contract parameters.
  • 1.3 Previous contracts are reviewed to guide preparation of contract and selection of contractors.
  • 1.4 Contract is prepared and advertised.
2 Confirm contract agreement
  • 2.1 Applications for contract provision are reviewed and shortlisted.
  • 2.3 Contract supplier is selected according to ability to provide goods or services to required standards.
  • 2.4 Contract agreement is negotiated and confirmed.
  • 2.5 Quality and performance standards are confirmed.
  • 2.6 Documentation, communication and performance monitoring processes are agreed upon with contract supplier.
  • 2.7 Risk management plan is developed.
  • 2.8 Procurement documentation is completed.
3 Implement and manage contract agreement
  • 3.1 Performance is monitored to ensure standards and targets are being achieved.
  • 3.2 Inconsistencies and missing of targets are identified and addressed to reestablish required performance levels.
  • 3.3 Appropriate personnel are consulted to assist in monitoring performance of contract suppliers.
  • 3.4 Improvement opportunities are identified and implemented as possible.
  • 3.5 Documentation is updated throughout implementation of contract.
  • 3.6 Supplier payments are managed according to contract agreement.
4 Evaluate contract implementation
  • 4.1 Implementation of contract is evaluated and its effectiveness in meeting contract requirements and quality outcomes assessed.
  • 4.2 Improvements to contracting procedures are identified and recorded for later use.
  • 4.3 Feedback is provided to supplier.
5 Maintain records
  • 5.1 Records are maintained and reports prepared.
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Contract requirements may include:
supply of goods or components
production of goods or components
sales and marketing services
transport and distribution services
Appropriate personnel may include:
business development staff
management
specialist personnel such as operations managers, marketing executives, procurement officers
production personnel
designers
quality assurance officers
Key criteria may include:
quantity specifications
quality specifications
stakeholder interests
timing
budget
transportation
other special requirements
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
ensure appropriate personnel are aware of contract implementation
monitor quality performance of suppliers and ensure compliance
negotiate contract requirements
determine quality requirements
implement performance monitoring strategies
evaluate and assess effectiveness of contract
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6602 LMTGN6004A Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV64 MSTGN6004 Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products Unit of competency