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Section A: Performance Activity
Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate the required performance elements for this unit.
A signed observation by either an approved third party or the assessor will need to be included in this activity as proof of completion.
This activity will enable you to demonstrate the following performance evidence also this activity will enable you to demonstrate the following skills, as well:
- Reading
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Navigate the world of work
- Interact with others
- Get the work done.
Answer the activity in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements.
Throughout the duration of this unit, produce a diary documenting your performance of the following tasks within the workplace or in the learning environment:
- analysing and validating information accurately
- analysing task complexities such as limitations, vulnerabilities and time limitations
- applying a broad range of problem-solving strategies
- assessing risk posed to the successful implementation of contract support services
- communicating and negotiating with contractors and other stakeholders
- developing a contract supervision strategy for contract support being augmented with own organisation in a field deployment context
- drafting and releasing complex forms of written communication
- interpreting and applying complex documents such as contracts, legislation and guidelines
- interpreting policies and procedures
- making decisive, informed decisions that align with organisational requirements
- moving forward despite the difficulty of the task
- networking with a diverse range of service providers, contractors and end users
- planning and organising own tasks in accordance with organisational requirements
- providing accurate and balanced reporting on contract performance
- responding to contract variations and demonstrating how these affect the contract supervision strategy
- using appropriate information technology and software.
For each diary entry, you should provide a description of the situation as well as the action you have taken to complete the task.
Where possible, a signed observation will be required as evidence of completion.
Section B: Knowledge Activity (Q & A)
Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to show you have the required knowledge for this unit.
The answers to the following questions will enable you to demonstrate your knowledge of:
- Explain commonwealth/state/territory government legislation, policies, practices and guidelines relating to contract administration, including environmental, purchasing guidance, logistics support concepts, and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)
- Explain the importance of contract performance management
- Provide information on contract negotiation
- Outline the importance of organisational writing conventions
- Explain organisation, function and logistics support capabilities
- Comment on privacy and confidentiality requirements of a contract
- Explain probity principles and issues
- Provide information on risk management.
Answer each of the above questions in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements for each one.