This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, and develop units of competency to address work functions and processes, work roles and work-related vocational outcomes. It applies to those who work under limited supervision and use a range of specialised analytical or managerial skills, in researching and developing units of competency. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to employ ethical procurement processes and policies to identify suppliers’ contribution to improve the ethics of that specific supply chain, such as waste, water, emissions, materials, service and innovation. It applies to individuals who manage the ethical procurement of goods and/ or services from a variety of sources. While an individual may work closely with other staff members in the organisation, they have individual responsibility and autonomy to identify ethical procurement risks, develop management programmes and evaluate suppliers against organisation ethical procurement policies and procedures. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.