PSPPCM028 — Carry out basic procurement
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What an assessment for PSPPCM028 must cover
26 assessable components: 3 elements (11 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Plan for basic procurement of goods or services.
- 1.1Confirm procurement requirements and limit of delegated authority.
- 1.2Determine the most suitable option for acquiring goods or services.
- 1.3Identify the approval process.
- 1.4Conduct risk planning for the procurement activity.
2 Undertake procurement.
- 2.1Obtain quotes and approvals for procurement of goods or services, declaring and resolving any conflict of interest.
- 2.2Assess and select suppliers or service providers in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.3Initiate and conduct procurement in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
3 Receive goods or services.
- 3.1Implement quality assurance processes to ensure goods or services meet procurement specifications.
- 3.2Resolve non-compliance with specifications within limits of own authority.
- 3.3Confirm receipt of goods or services and process accounts for payment.
- 3.4Maintain records and meet reporting obligations to provide an audit trail.
Performance evidence
- prepare a basic procurement plan for goods or services
- write and convey procurement requirements
- consult and negotiate with providers within own authority level and role parameters
- assess procurement options and select the most suitable option
- assess goods and services against specifications
- create a solution for three procurement problems, with one to be related to failure of supplier to meet procurement contract.
Knowledge evidence
- Commonwealth, state or territory and local government procurement legislation, policies and procedures, including environmental purchasing guidelines
- conflict of interest, gifts and inappropriate relationships with providers relating to procurement of goods and services
- procurement options and methods
- procurement reporting requirements
- procurement records management
- financial management systems requirements.
Foundation skills
- Reading skills: interpret a variety of texts to determine and confirm task requirements.
- Writing skills: prepare routine documents for internal and external audiences.
- Numeracy skills: perform routine calculations in relation to procurement in own job role to confirm actual versus expected expenditure.
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Questions about assessing PSPPCM028
What does an assessment tool for PSPPCM028 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPPCM028 needs to address all 26 unit components: 3 elements with 11 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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Related units
- PSPPCM002 — Dispose of assets
- PSPPCM004 — Plan procurement
- PSPPCM005 — Develop and distribute requests for offers
- PSPPCM006 — Select providers and develop contracts
- PSPPCM007 — Manage contracts
- PSPPCM008 — Manage contract performance
- PSPPCM009 — Finalise contracts
- PSPPCM010 — Manage procurement risk
- PSPPCM011 — Plan to manage a contract
- PSPPCM012 — Plan for procurement outcomes
- PSPPCM013 — Make procurement decisions
- PSPPCM014 — Participate in budget and procurement review processes
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