PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

Student Profile

This program is especially designed for those new to government or with an interest in working in government, in particular:

• Administration officers
• Procurement/ purchasing officers
• Contract administrators

What You’ll Learn

This nationally recognised qualification covers key areas of procurement in the public sector, including:

By the end of the course, you’ll have a practical understanding of the full procurement lifecycle, in line with public sector legislation and accountability frameworks.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will be able to: 

• Establish procurement needs;
• Procure goods and services through developing requests, receiving and selecting offers and administering contracts;
• Understand the values and principles of the public service and value diversity;
• Develop and monitor service to clients through developing, implementing and reviewing client service strategies;
• Gather and effectively analyse information from a range of sources;
• Apply government processes, support the implementation of policy and encourage compliance with legislation;
• Effectively use a range of advanced workplace communication strategies;
• Identify and treat risks; and
• Implement workplace safety procedures and programs.
• Plan and prioritise own work tasks
• Monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance

Course Structure

Complete 15 subjects (9 core and 6 electives)

Core Units

Elective Units

Course Duration

The completion timeframe for this qualification is 18 months.

Support and Delivery

Take advantage of our flexible training and assessment options to easily fit your study around your work and personal life. Transformed offers two flexible learning pathways:

1. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment only, assessing evidence of existing skills and knowledge against the competency standards.
2. Online Learning – The learning environment provides access to study guides, assessment materials & submission links and online support from your assessor

Our Transformed team will support you every step of the way through training literature, videos and assessor contact.

Talk to our team about the right course delivery for you.

Are you looking to upskill your employees?
Talk to us about face-to-face delivery available within organisations for groups of 8 or more.

Entry Requirements & Assessments

Expected level of student skills: It is expected students have a level of digital literacy to access information, communicate and complete training and assessment activities using a computer/tablet and our online learning platform. Students will be required to complete a number of tasks independently, and
to have the skills to manage their own time and study. Students are expected to be able to research and analyse information, and to apply knowledge to real world situations.

Students will be required to independently read and understand a range of different documents including organisation policies, plans, guidelines & procedures, external documentation (may include codes, policies and articles), handbooks, instruction guides (and where applicable drawing and plans). Students are also required to develop written documentation, including risk assessments, action plans, logs, reports.

A key skill for this program is the ability to effectively communicate with others in English.

Technology requirements: Students should be able to access and use computer/tablet device with word processing software, internet browser, email account and webcam/microphone and speakers (or headset). An internet connection is also required.

Assessment

• Lodgement of an up-to-date CV;
• Completion of third party report;
• Various work-based assessment tasks
• Completion of written question and answers.

Assessment for the Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting is against the competency standards within the Public Sector Training Package (PSP). Expect to spend about 60 hours undertaking assessment tasks.

Take the self assessment survey

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you already have workplace experience in procurement and contract administration roles in government, you may be eligible for RPL. This means you can complete your assessment by portfolio and interview.

You will need to provide substantial evidence of procurement administration and coordination experience, as well as evidence showing you understand and can apply skills and knowledge relevant to working in the government environment. You also need to provide a signed reference from a team leader or manager.

Talk to our team to find out if you are eligible for RPL.

Further Study Options

• PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
• PSP60616 Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points

Achievement of this qualification can qualify as suitable for claiming 30 CPD points with associations such as CIPS. More detail here – https://www.cips.org/membership/benefits/cpd 

Course Fees and Funding

$4,595 GST exempt blended (online and work-based assessment) & RPL

Note: Fees are payable by an upfront deposit of up to $1,500 (agreed at time of enrolment), followed by equal monthly instalments covering the remaining course fee balance.

Fees are GST exempt.

• PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting, including:
  • over 30 hours of instructional videos
  • customised learning materials written by leading industry experts
  • instructional videos showing how to use our e-learning system
  • easy to follow, knowledge and performance assessments
  • Exclusive recorded webinars on each core module and elective, providing a summary of all content as well as instructions, tips and tricks for completing assessment questions and tasks
  • support from qualified and experienced assessors (valued at $4000)
• A customised study plan showing the units to be completed and assessment due dates (valued at $150)
• Access to the Transformed library of leading short courses on procurement and contact management for 12 months (valued at $3950)
  • Introduction to Procurement
  • Principles of Contract Management
  • A suite of courses introducing government procurement in different jurisdictions
  • Category Management
  • Intellectual Property Management and Commercialisation
  • Negotiation skills
  • Developing and writing specifications
  • Evaluating tenders and quotes
  • Managing procurement risks
  • Engaging with and influencing stakeholders
  • Managing supplier relationships
  • Business acumen and commercial skills
  • Disposing of assets
  • Introduction to contract law
  • Understanding modern slavery legislation
• Access to our exclusive Procurement Central community, allowing you to interact with other students and industry experts who will answer your questions and share their procurement tips and tricks (valued at $1500)
• Procurement and contract management templates, checklists and tools (valued at $500)
• Access to relevant Australian and International Standards and key government and industry references (valued at $900)
• Digital version of Nationally Recognised Certificate and Transcript (valued at $50)
• Opportunity to work in government procurement and contract management earn substantially more than the average Australian (priceless)

Total value: $17,050

The cost to you: $4,595