Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting - PSP40616

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $3755

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Average Course Duration: 10 Months

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Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those responsible for the procurement of goods and services. It covers the broad range of skills required to operate without supervision in a procurement and contracting environment.

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 of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

56.6%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

26.9%

Managers

12.3%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

57.2%

Public Administration and Safety

9.4%

Construction

8.1%

Professional, Scientific and Technical 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

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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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. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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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.

Public Sector Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting is in the Management and Commerce Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Public Sector.

Stream

Government

Certificate II

Auslan Signer

Certificate III

Auslan Communicator

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Courts

Statutory Compliance

Human Resources & Workplace Relations

Service Delivery

Security & Personnel Security

Trade Measurement

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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.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

15 units of competency are required for this qualification:

9 core units

6 elective units

Choose a minimum of 1 elective from Group A Research and analysis.

Choose the remaining electives from Group B General elective units or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the PSP Implementation Guide.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Core units
PSPETH002	Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGEN038	Identify and treat risks
PSPGEN042	Exercise delegations
PSPGEN043	Apply government processes
PSPLEG002	Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPCM004	Plan procurement
PSPPCM005	Develop and distribute requests for offers
PSPPCM006	Select providers and develop contracts
PSPPCM007	Manage contracts
Elective units
Group A: Research and analysis
PSPGEN027	Gather and analyse information
BSBMKG408	Conduct market research
Group B: General elective units
PSPGEN024	Use resources to achieve work unit goals
PSPGEN033	Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPGEN039	Develop internal and external networks
PSPGEN076	Use public sector financial processes
PSPPCM002	Dispose of assets
PSPPCY001	Contribute to policy development
PSPPCY004	Support policy implementation
BSBPMG522	Undertake project work

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