PSPPCM007 — Manage contracts

1 Prepare to manage a contract

• 1.1Confirm and clarify contract requirements, approvals and funding arrangements and identify obligations and limits of authority.
• 1.2Clarify and assist with contract administration issues by contacting specialists and stakeholders and confirm operational elements of the contract.
• 1.3Identify and clarify key contract clauses.
• 1.4Identify and confirm process, timings, and key performance indicators with stakeholders.
• 1.5Develop or review the risk management plan.
• 1.6Develop or obtain contract management strategy and enter key details from the contract.
• 1.7Form contract management team and allocate roles and responsibilities.

2 Implement a contract management strategy

• 2.1Confirm and implement start-up or transition arrangements.
• 2.2Establish information and contractor and stakeholder communication strategies.
• 2.3Monitor and update risk management plan.
• 2.4Manage relationship with contractors and stakeholders.
• 2.5Obtain specialist expertise as necessary for progress meetings and for advice on or resolution of contract issues.
• 2.6Maintain contract information and documentation.

3 Monitor and maintain performance of a contract

• 3.1Ensure obligations to contractor and stakeholders are met.
• 3.2Use monitoring and control measures and performance indicators to manage performance of contract and ensure that all obligations under the agreement are being met.
• 3.3Manage contract variations.
• 3.4Investigate and resolve or refer disputes and complaints.
• 3.5Manage negotiation of contract issues.
• 3.6Maintain communication with all stakeholders on the performance of the contract.

4 Complete and review contract

• 4.1Confirm client satisfaction with contract deliverables.
• 4.2Finalise, amend, cancel or terminate contracts.
• 4.3Manage close-out, and renewal of contract or transition to a new contract.
• 4.4Review contract management, contractor performance, user satisfaction and audit results.
• 4.5Document and explain variances to measures or outcomes that are not met in full.
• 4.6Report on contractor performance and review contract management practice and make recommendations for improvement.

What does an assessment tool for PSPPCM007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPPCM007 needs to address all 34 unit components: 4 elements with 25 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 5 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 PSPPCM007?

Auditori pulls the current release of PSPPCM007 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PSPPCM007 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PSPPCM007 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PSPPCM007, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.