TAP> Advise, Train, and Contract Service Providers
Course Purpose: This unit standard is intended for employees in the Skills Development Practices in the Public Sector. It could be utilised in other related fields as well. What you’ll learn This unit standard is intended for employees in the …
Course Purpose:
This unit standard is intended for employees in the Skills Development Practices in the Public Sector. It could be utilised in other related fields as well.
What you’ll learn
This unit standard is intended for employees in the Skills Development Practices in the Public Sector. It could be utilised in other related fields as well. The qualified learner will be able to: Identify and verify the nature of service provision required. Draft basic terms of reference to outline the nature of the service provision. Utilise the most appropriate tool to source applications from prospective service providers. Contract the service providers.
Duration: 1 Day
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Course Curriculum
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 19 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Unit 1: Identify and verify the need to contract service providers.ASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 0.0The nature of services to be provided, related to specific programmes, projects, etc, is identified with a view to obtaining an outside provider to deliver the service.
- 0.1Relevant stakeholders and role players are informed and their input incorporated regarding the appropriateness of the need for service providers.
- 0.2An outsource analysis is performed and justification document prepared.
- 0.3Budget is obtained for service provision.
- 0.4The relevant supply chain protocols and procedures are consulted to determine levels of authority, methodology for sourcing service providers (eg. tendering), and overall compliance criteria.
- Unit 2: Draft basic terms of reference (ToR) in order to outline the nature of the service provision required.ASSESSMENT CRITERIA4
- 0.0The nature of the service provision is divided into relevant clusters in accordance with the nature of the services.
- 0.1The specifications for the services required are outlined for possible service providers.
- 0.2Specifications are broken down into tasks or a statement of work.
- 0.3Updates are considered during the phases of the the contracting process.
- Unit 3: Source appropriate service providers.ASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 0.0Most appropriate method to source the providers is identified for appropriate use.
- 0.1Most appropriate method to source the providers is implemented when required.
- 0.2Typical solicitation and bidding documents are identified and prepared.
- 0.3Solicitation techniques are understood and applied.
- 0.4The appropriate use of negotiation in sourcing is understood and explained.
- Unit 4: Service providers are contracted.ASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 0.1Applications/tenders assessed for most appropriate provider that meets needs.
- 0.2Recommendation is made as to the most appropriate provider.
- 0.3The service provider agreement is signed by appropriate authority figure.
- 0.4The decision of the appointment team is conveyed to all tenderers in writing.
- 0.5The negotiation process is understood and explained.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- NQF Level 4