PSPPCM011 — Plan to manage a contract

1 Confirm contract requirements

• 1.1Identify legislation, public sector standards and organisational requirements relating to probity, financial management, approvals and other considerations for inclusion in the contract management plan.
• 1.2Re-confirm contract requirements with all parties.
• 1.3Determine obligations to the contractor, limits of authority and delegations according to contractual arrangements.
• 1.4Confirm start-up or transition arrangements.

2 Prepare contract management plan

• 2.1Identify contract risks and develop a risk management plan.
• 2.2Determine procedures to identify, receive and address contract variations.
• 2.3Determine procedures to investigate, resolve or refer disputes or complaints.
• 2.4Develop and negotiate key performance indicators and identify and approve administrative processes for the life of the contract.
• 2.5Document, obtain approval on and maintain a contract management plan that addresses key elements.
• 2.6Apply expected standards of behaviour, probity and privacy principles to all elements of contract management plan.
• 2.7Apply environmental, sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles to all elements of contract management plan.

3 Develop stakeholder relationships

• 3.1Identify stakeholder networks and relationships.
• 3.2Use networking strategies to establish, develop and maintain working relationships to promote benefits to the contract requirements.
• 3.3Develop and maintain confidence of stakeholders through high standards of behaviour and ethical conduct.
• 3.4Use negotiation strategies to achieve positive outcomes when difficult situations arise.
• 3.5Identify and confirm communication requirements in line with contractual obligations and stakeholder needs.

4 Implement contract strategies

• 4.1Identify requirements of confidentiality and freedom of information for the contract.
• 4.2Develop communication and/or information strategy that matches needs of the organisation, the contract and the contractor’s business environment.
• 4.3Establish contract review requirements with stakeholders.
• 4.4Develop contract review strategy to review management of the contract, contractor performance and user satisfaction.

5 Implement contractual arrangements

• 5.1Establish and manage business relationship with contractor.
• 5.2Implement start-up or transition arrangements.
• 5.3Establish financial, administrative and information management processes.
• 5.4Implement contractual arrangements according to contract management plan.
• 5.5Maintain appropriate records for the life of the contract.

What does an assessment tool for PSPPCM011 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPPCM011 needs to address all 41 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 10 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.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PSPPCM011?

Auditori pulls the current release of PSPPCM011 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 PSPPCM011 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PSPPCM011 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 PSPPCM011, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.