Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)

BSB41618
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Description

This qualification is suited to those working as purchasers, contract administrators and procurement officers. In this role, individuals use welldeveloped skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions, to a defined range of unpredictable problems and to analyse information from a variety of sources to drive organisational outcomes. They may provide guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

They may work in any industry or organisational setting and may be responsible for all or a part of a procurement life cycle. Typically those completing this qualification would report to a purchasing manager or contract manager.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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NOTE: This course is more recent than the latest Student Outcomes Survey.

Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Management and Commerce field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

Clerical and Administrative Workers

29.9%

Clerical and Administrative Workers
Managers

17.8%

Managers
Professionals

17.6%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

Financial and insurance services

10.7%

Financial and insurance services
Administrative and support services

9.4%

Administrative and support services
Rental hiring and real estate services

9.2%

Rental hiring and real estate services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

 


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Subsidised Training

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2017-2018 income year is $55,874.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


Business Services Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) is in the Management and Commerce Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Business Services.


Stream

Purchasing

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Stream

Business, Business Administration and Sales
Leadership & Management
Customer Engagement
Legal and Conveyancing
Medical
Small Business and Franchising
Education
International Trade
Advertising
Marketing & Communication
Recordkeeping
Project Management
Human Resources and Work Health & Safety
Governance
Quality Auditing
International Education
Library & Information Services
Environmental Management

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".



Apprenticeships and Traineeships


Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship in the state and territories coloured in blue on the map.

 


Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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First released in: BSB Business Services Training Package

Supersedes: BSB41615 Certificate IV in Purchasing

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