Diploma of Purchasing - BSB51515

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Description

This qualification is suitable for individuals working in a variety of industries or organisational settings who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in purchasing. They may demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that purchasing activities are conducted effectively. Typically, they would have responsibility for the work of other staff. They may have whole of procurement life cycle responsibilities or work in specific functions such as contract management or tendering.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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

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 (Diploma).

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 (Diploma).

Jobs

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

23.5%

Managers

23.2%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

22.6%

Professionals

Industries

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

13.3%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.8%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.6%

Financial and insurance services

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

Financial Assistance

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 8

5 core units plus

3 elective units, of which:

2 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below

the remaining 1 elective unit may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level

if not listed below, 1 unit may be selected from either a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core Units

BSBPUR501 Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies

BSBPUR502 Manage supplier relationships

BSBPUR504 Manage a supply chain

BSBRKG502 Manage and monitor business or records systems

BSBRSK501 Manage risk

Elective Units

BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service

BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system

BSBLED501 Develop a workplace learning environment

BSBMGT502 Manage people performance

BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBPUR503 Manage international purchasing

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace

BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development

BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness

PSPPROC503B Manage contract performance

PSPPROC504B Finalise contracts

PSPPROC506A Plan to manage a contract

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