Course Title: Plan purchasing

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: OMGT5036C

Course Title: Plan purchasing

School: 650T Vocational Business Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4359 - Certificate IV in International Trade

Course Contact: Tim Wallis

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5423

Course Contact Email: timothy.wallis@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Justin Briggs

justin.briggs@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct international purchasing and includes sourcing potential suppliers, inviting offers, evaluating the offers received, preparing recommendations and contracting the successful supplier. It also covers arranging importation of the goods, including satisfying regulatory requirements, arranging required payments, and ensuring all contractual obligations are met.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TLIR4010 Plan purchasing

Element:

1 Prepare invitations to offer

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Specifications for goods and services to be purchased are obtained from relevant personnel and are clarified as required 1.2 Purchasing methods most appropriate to particular purchases are selected 1.3 Invitations to offer are prepared 1.4 Approval of invitations to offer is obtained

Element:

2 Identify suppliers

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Organisational records are reviewed for potential suppliers 2.2 Sources of supply are identified 2.3 Invitations are made to suppliers 2.4 Sources of supply are evaluated against purchasing strategy requirements

Element:

3 Issue invitations to offer

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Invitations to offer are distributed 3.2 Briefings are conducted as required 3.3 Clarification of issues arising is made with suppliers in accordance with purchasing strategies

Element:

4 Prepare recommendations to purchase

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Offer documents are received from suppliers 4.2 Offer documents are assessed against purchasing strategy requirements 4.3 Further information is sought from suppliers as required 4.4 Specialist expertise is obtained to assist with evaluation as required 4.5 Offers are evaluated against purchasing strategy requirements 4.6 Shortlists of suppliers who have made offers and who meet purchasing criteria are prepared 4.7 Preferred offers are selected 4.8 Recommendations about preferred offers are made for approval by relevant personnel 4.9 Approval is obtained for recommended offers

Learning Outcomes


This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to conduct international purchasing and includes sourcing potential suppliers, inviting offers, evaluating the offers received, preparing recommendations and contracting the successful supplier.


Details of Learning Activities

A range of in class activities, workshops and case studies are included in the learning activities for this course.

 


Teaching Schedule

 

Week Number

Date

Topic

Assessments

1

 4th Jul

Teacher, student introductions Rules Explain cluster and schedule Assessments and Feedback Deadlines and resubmissions. Results: competency and grades.  

Assessment Guide Handout & Discussion

2

11th Jul

Introduction To Purchasing

 

3

18th Jul

Introduction to Supplier Evaluation

 

4

25th Jul

Introduction To Purchasing Methods

 Assessment Task 1 Test

5

1st Aug

Introduction To Purchasing Process

 

6

8th Aug

Introduction to the Purchasing Process

 

7

15th Aug

Introduction to Purchasing Negotiation

 

8

22nd Aug

Introduction to Purchasing Negotiation

 

 

29th Aug

 Mid Semester Break

 

9

5th Sep

Introduction to E- Logistics and Purchasing In the Supply Chain

 

10

12th Sep

Introduction to E- Logistics and Purchasing In the Supply Chain

Assessment Task 2 : Portfolio of Evidence

11

19th Sep

Introduction to Purchasing Performance Measurements

 

12

26th Sep

Introduction to Purchasing Performance Measurements

 

13

3rd Oct

Introduction to International Payment Terms.

 

14

10th Oct

Overview of Inventory & Warehousing

 

15

17th Oct

Overview of Inventory & Warehousing

Assessment Task 3: Class Presentation

16

24th Oct

Resubmission & Review

 

 

 

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with OMGT5032C Plan Purchasing

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:

  • direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
  • review of final printed documents
  • demonstration of techniques
  • observation of presentations
  • oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications

You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the following is required to demonstrate competency in this unit:

  • the underpinning knowledge and skills
  • relevant legislation and workplace procedures
  • other relevant aspects of the range statement

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence of the following must be provided:

  • Legislation, codes of practice and national standards, for example Australian Customs Act, Trade Practices Act, law of contracts, quarantine legislation, relevant other government and international legislation relating to restrictions and prohibitions on imports
  • Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
  • Organisation’s policies and procedures for international purchasing
  • Sources of information and assistance external to organisation, for example regulatory authorities such as Australian Custom Service (ACS) and Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS), customs brokers, Austrade, state/territory government departments or agencies, chambers of commerce
  • Methods of payment applicable to international purchasing
  • Relevant insurance brokers and available types of policies to cover identified risks
  • Agencies involved in importation arrangements such as customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics and transport companies and consultants
  • Requirements for completing relevant documentation
  • Code of practice for working collaboratively with others
  • Steps involved in planning the work activities
  • Procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities
  • Sources of information on differences in equipment and related standard operating and servicing procedures

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: will involve a test based on the information provided in the lecture and tutorials of Week 1 – Week 4.
Date handed out: Week 1
Date and time due: Week 4 26th of July
Group or Individual: This assignment is to be completed individually
Purpose: This assessment allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of Different models of planning and international purchasing. Requirements: The test will be 1 hour in duration, consisting of multiple choice & written explanation questions.


Assessment Task 2 – Assessment Task 2 – Portfolio of Evidence
Date handed out & Class Discussion: Week 4
Date and time due: Week 10 = Friday the 16th of Sep 2016 (5.00pm)
Group or Individual: Group (2 students per group)
Purpose: This assessment allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and ability to Evaluate, Review, and Calculate the most appropriate Purchasing Method used for sourcing and Supply of product via international trade.
Requirements: As such you will prepare a brief for each of the 4 tasks listed below, which should consist of a one page summary outlining what was done and evidence of research carried out to achieve the above mentioned task. (Each task should be no more than 1000 words)


Assessment Task 3 – Class Presentation.
Date handed out: Week 4
Date and time due: Week 15 18th of Oct
Group or Individual: Group (2 students per group)
Purpose: This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your competency for both Plan Purchasing & International Trade and will be presented in class on week 15.
Requirements: Your presentation should last approximately 15 Minutes and you are required to give a verbal evaluation to prove your competency in both subjects.


Assessment Matrix

Marking Guide (competency):
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT). So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.

Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognized against industry standards and employability skills.
You will be provided with an assessment matrix in the assessments area of the unit blackboard shell. Generally, your grading will be assessed against how well you:
• Perform the activities as required by the learning elements of this unit of competency.
• Demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit of competency.
• Execute the required skills for this unit of competency.
• Demonstrate your employability skills through contribution to learning activities related to this assessment, timeliness, use of technology and teamwork.
Final Grades table:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment

 

Other Information

Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.

More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w (unresolved)
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf

Resubmissions (VET Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

Adjustments to Assessment:
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31

 

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