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.
Sources of data may include:
supply publications
industry source books
advice provided from organisations specialising in investigative procedures
past performance data
financial management information systems
results of research of financial viability, capability and performance
organisational records and reports about procurements, contractors and performance
internal audits and reviews
results of procurement review processes
external audits and reviews.
Measures and criteria may include:
specified performance measures and outputs in such things as:
financial plans
budgets
procurement plans
human resource development and human resource management plans
risk management plans
marketing plans
specifically determined review objectives or terms of reference
government policy and objectives for strategic procurement.
Stakeholders may include:
end users
customers or clients
sponsors
current or potential providers or suppliers
technical or functional experts or advisers
probity advisers
probity auditors
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.
Feedback may include:
formal feedback, including reports and reviews with a right of reply
informal feedback, including discussions
performance management information in performance improvement feedback
recognition of strong performance.
Identification of strengths and weaknesses takes account of:
evaluation of performance and achievement
overall assessment of achievement of value for money
stakeholder interests and views
vision and values of the organisation
trends in the external environment
internal strengths and weaknesses.

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 evaluate and improve strategic procurement performance 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:
use recognised techniques to establish evaluation criteria for reviewing procurement performance across the whole procurement cycle
undertake evaluation of procurement plans and their implementation to review the performance of the buying organisation
undertake evaluation of strategic procurement goals and direction to ensure compliance with government and organisational expectations
use evaluation findings to make recommendations for improvement to procurement processes, systems, goals and directions
provide feedback to key stakeholders about procurement performance and the need for procurement improvements
implement recommendations for procurement improvement within the organisation.
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 evaluating and improving strategic procurement performance
preparation of formal written papers covering strategic procurement issues
review of strategic plans, strategic procurement plans, long-term budgets, risk assessments, internal issues papers, 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. Candidates for this qualification must demonstrate a high level of understanding and practical workplace application of underpinning knowledge. 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
PSPPROC704A Influence and define strategic procurement direction
PSPPROC705A Establish strategic procurement context
PSPMNGT703A Lead and influence change
PSPMNGT704A Undertake enterprise risk management.