TLIR0002 — Conduct purchasing

1 Identify purchasing requirements

• 1.1Goods or services to be purchased are identified from orders and instructions in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
• 1.2Stakeholders are consulted to determine whether viable alternatives are acceptable, and database is checked for previous history
• 1.3Quantities, quality, financial limits and delivery requirements are identified for goods
• 1.4Item is reviewed to determine if it is a single or repeat multiple purchase
• 1.5Scope of service requirements, duration, location and limiting factors is confirmed
• 1.6Approval for purchase activity is confirmed

2 Source suppliers

• 2.1Goods to be purchased are identified
• 2.2Potential sources of supply are researched using internal data and other relevant domestic and international information sources
• 2.3Market structures for proposed purchases are examined
• 2.4Regulations governing international in relation to domestic purchasing is determined
• 2.5Communication methods and standards are identified
• 2.6Assistance and clarification are sought to identify suppliers’ ability to meet required quality standards
• 2.7Incoterms and regulations governing international purchasing of specified goods are understood

3 Prepare invitations to offer for goods

• 3.1Final specifications of goods or services are approved from relevant personnel and clarified, as required
• 3.2Purchasing strategy for proposed purchase is selected
• 3.3Invitations to offer are developed and documented for ensuring quality assurance, packing standards, delivery schedule, payment terms and dispute resolution
• 3.4Offer documents are checked for regulatory compliance and with workplace policies and procedures
• 3.5Criteria for evaluation is developed and approval is sought in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
• 3.6Approval is sought for issuance of invitations to offer prior to issuance to prospective suppliers
• 3.7Evaluation panel membership is identified to assess offers, if required

4 Prepare recommendations in response to offers

• 4.1Offer documents are received from suppliers and handled in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
• 4.2Offer documents are assessed against documented criteria and purchasing strategy requirements
• 4.3Further information is sought from suppliers, as required, to clarify offers
• 4.4Offers are evaluated by expert panel against purchasing criteria
• 4.5Preferred offer is selected and recommendation made for approval by relevant personnel
• 4.6Approval is obtained for recommended offers

5 Action successful offers

• 5.1Legal expertise is accessed to ensure legality of contract agreements
• 5.2Contract with successful supplier is finalised
• 5.3Contract is issued in accordance with approval received
• 5.4Unsuccessful offers are informed of outcome of evaluation process

6 Arrange delivery of goods

• 6.1Transport of goods from point of origin to final destination is in accordance with final contract and confirmed
• 6.2Relevant insurance cover is arranged
• 6.3Agents are sourced, if required, to arrange inspection, packing, transport, importation, customs clearance and delivery of goods into store
• 6.4Statutory and regulatory requirements, including fumigation and export/import controls, if required, are satisfied
• 6.5Supply and logistics channels are managed to ensure delivery of goods is achieved satisfactorily and within designated timelines

7 Finalise payment and contract

• 7.1Payments are made in accordance with contract terms and workplace policy
• 7.2Payments are authorised at appropriate times
• 7.3Actions are taken to ensure any non-compliance with contractual conditions and specifications is rectified

What does an assessment tool for TLIR0002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIR0002 needs to address all 56 unit components: 7 elements with 38 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for TLIR0002?

Auditori pulls the current release of TLIR0002 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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