Units of Study – Certificate

1. Apply Contract andProcurement ProceduresUnit GuideCertificate IV in Project Management 17871Qualification Code BSB41507Unit Code BSBPMG408A

2. Units of Study – Certificate Units in the Certificate IV of Project Management

3. Apply Contract and Procurement Procedures On completion of this unit you will – • have the skills and knowledge required to assist with contracting and procurement for a project • be able to identify procurement and contract requirements and assist with contractor selection • be able to conduct contracting and procurement activities • This unit is Ungraded which means that you will be found Competent or Not Yet Competent based on the completion of the assessment activities and the evidence of competency provided.

4. Elements of Competency • Each unit of study is composed of elements of competency • Apply Contract and Procurement Procedures comprises 4 elements of competency – • Assist with contract and procurement planning • Contribute to contractor selection process • Conduct contracting and procurement activities • Conduct finalisation activities • Elements of competency are further broken down into performance criteria, these can be found on the next slides

5. 1. Assist with contract and procurement planning • Contribute to the establishment of procurement requirements • Act under delegated authority to contribute to the development of the procurement management plan • Contribute to the development of project documentation for contract definition and formation

6. 2. Contribute to contractor selection process • Gather and evaluate information on potential suppliers • Make recommendations to assist in selection of preferred contractors • Provide contribution to the definition of agreed terms and conditions with preferred contractor/s • Assist with the development of the final tendering and contractual documentation

7. 3. Conduct contract and procurement activities Undertake procurement activities and maintain information so that reporting, confidentiality and audit requirements are met Receive, reconcile and register supplies in accordance with established procedures to facilitate payment throughout project Monitor and control contractors and suppliers and their activities for compliance with designated responsibilities, deliverables, time/cost and quality conformance and other requirements

8. 4. Conduct finalisation activities Test and accept supplies to ensure quality and suitability for purpose Provide assistance in the ongoing review of project outcomes using available records and information to determine the effectiveness of contracting and procurement activities Report contracting and procurement management issues and responses to others for application in future projects

9. Associated Readings • Mandatory – • PMBOK Chapter 12 – 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4 • Recommended – • Learning Guide 1 – N/A • Learning Guide 2 – Develop Project Plans, pages 16 and 17 • Learning Guide 3 – Administer & Monitor Project, pages 8 to 10 • Learning Guide 4 – Finalise Project, pages 2 and 3, 6 and 7 • Learning Guide 5 – Review Project, pages 2 to 5

10. Learning and Assessment Activities Forums -during weeks 17 and 18 • Procurement Procedures Quiz –due week 18 • Project Procurement

11. Team Assignment Criteria

12. Individual Assignment Criteria

13. Best wishes for your studies Crows Nest TAFE and the Business and Commerce Business Line of the Northern Sydney Institute wish you success in your studies!