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PSPGEN049 - Undertake negotiations (Release 1)

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Is superseded by and equivalent to PSPGEN099 - Undertake negotiationsEquivalent. Unit Code changed. Application and terminology updated, FS added and AC clarified. 02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV507A - Undertake negotiationsUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 06/Mar/2016

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080313 Public And Health Care Administration  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080313 Public And Health Care Administration  09/Aug/2016 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

1

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations.

  • Unit code updated
  • Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
  • All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to undertake negotiations. It includes planning and finalising negotiation outcomes.

This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan for negotiation 

1.1 Clarify the purpose of the negotiation and the issue/s under consideration with affected personnel and through analysis of all related information.

1.2 Identify primary needs and desired outcomes of all parties.

1.3 Determine the organisation's position in consultation with senior personnel, and devise a negotiation approach based on an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the position.

1.4 Collect, analyse and organise information relating to the negotiation, including any precedents.

1.5 Agree upon timeframe and logistics, develop a negotiation plan and communicate to other staff, if any, involved in the negotiation team.

2. Conduct negotiation 

2.1 Agree upon the issue/s under consideration and the negotiation process to be used with all parties and document.

2.2 Use negotiation techniques to persuade the other party of the strength of the argument in favour of the organisation's position.

2.3 Modify the negotiation plan if necessary to respond to contingencies.

2.4 Select and use techniques for dealing with conflict or deadlocks in accordance with the negotiation plan and the progress of the negotiation.

2.5 Discuss options for resolving the issue and determine the acceptability of these to the parties.

3. Finalise negotiation outcomes 

3.1 Reach an agreed conclusion, document and obtain sign-off by the parties.

3.2 Report negotiation outcomes and debrief stakeholders if required.

3.3 Determine any further action required as a result of agreement and action.

3.4 Review the negotiation process and outcomes, and document lessons learnt for future use.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations.

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

  • Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to negotiating in the public sector
  • communicating with diverse stakeholders including the other party, team members and senior management
  • communicating by listening, questioning, establishing rapport and responding
  • applying decision making and problem-solving
  • adjusting quickly to new information or unexpected questions and attitudes

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

  • legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to negotiations in the public sector
  • sources of organisational information
  • delegations and lines of authority
  • decision making
  • negotiation techniques
  • conflict resolution
  • recordkeeping requirements for negotiations

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

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