PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

The Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting is ideal for professionals wanting to gain a practical understanding of how government procurement and contract management can be implemented, particularly with the execution of the tendering process from planning the tender through to the evaluation of tender outcomes.  It will teach the essentials skills and knowledge of contract management, particularly when a preferred tenderer has been selected and provide an understanding of how to effectively manage the vendor/supplier to ensure that contract performance is maintained. 

This course is ideal for those wanting to gain a clear understanding of the processes involved in procuring in Government, with extensive information about the relevant Government legislation and policy framework to ensure professionals understand their obligations and responsibilities when procuring for Government.

This qualification is ideal for people working as:

• Procurement Officer
• Procurement Policy Officer
• Contract Manager
• Finance Officer
• Project Manager

This course consists of nine (9) required units and six (6) elective units:

Required 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:

• PSPGEN027 – Gather and analyse information
• PSPGEN033 – Use advanced workplace communication strategies
• PSPPCM002 – Dispose of Assets
• PSPGEN076 – Use public sector financial processes
• PSPPCY004 – Support policy implementation
• PSPGEN039 – Develop internal and external networks

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, course participants will be awarded with the PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting qualification. 

Satisfactory completion includes daily attendance of the course, completion of both classroom and individual assessment, and contribution towards discussions and group work.

Classroom training is delivered over eleven (11) full days, generally over four blocks of training, within a 2-3 month period:

• Compliance Stream C (2 days)
• Plan Procurement (3 days)
• Evaluate Tenders (3 days)
• Contract Stream C (3 days)

Course participants can attend this course in-person, on client site or on a Pro Leaders’ Training Centre, or virtually via live streaming.  Pro Leaders’ Training Centres can provide a blended approach that allows course participants to either attend the same course virtually or in-person.

For those with experience and/or related prior learning, we offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Specific Requirements

Minimum of 6 months of working experience in the Australian Government, with some exposure to government procurement and/or contract management.

General Requirements

Course participants must have a functional level of English and have the capacity for independent learning and group work.