Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)

BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)

The Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities. Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-developmental skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. 

What You'll Learn in the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)

This course will take you through the aspects of leadership and management from start to finish.  Based upon the structure of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) you will learn the key skills required to carry out a variety of business services across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Through the Certificate IV you will develop your skills in applying critical thinking to work practices, use digital technologies to better collaborate with others, build and maintain business relationships, and apply communication strategies in the workplace to meet organisational and/or enterprise requirements. 

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How will this course help me?

Upon successful completion of the 12 units, participants will be awarded the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) (BSB40120). The Certificate IV in Business is regarded as the industry standard in the recognition of those who have demonstrated the ability to work effectively within a business environment.

Participants will undertake learning to sharpen their skills (as per key skills section) as well as the opportunity to apply business concepts to work-based situations.  This will provide participants with the skills they need to work as effective team leaders as well as the confidence to apply them in a practical setting.

Laura
Laura
Procurement Manager, Epiroc Perth
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Nathan was excellent with this presentations and team engagement, really great course. Great perspectives which made me think differently.
Silvana Gaglia
Silvana GagliaLeadership and Organisational Development Consultant, Public Transport Authority WA
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The PTA have been running Introduction to Project Management workshops, facilitated by Nic Thomas at SCOPE Training for over 3 years. The program is in high demand and is always fully subscribed. Nic is engaging with a high level of expertise. Nic is very informative, presenting with a wide variety of examples that support understanding and consolidate the learning for all participants at all levels. Feedback from all who attend the workshops is always very positive.
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How Would You Like to Qualify as a Business Officer?

Online

Our online Certificate in IV Business (Procurement) course is a great choice for learners wanting the flexibility to learn at their own pace in the comfort of their own space.

Prior Experience

If you've been working in projects you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This is a way for experienced people to fast track the qualification.

Looking for customised Corporate Training?

Scope is experienced at designing custom learning experiences and has partnered with businesses of all shapes and sizes across a range industries.

A Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) can be customised and delivered to your organisation.

This will include integrating your values, policies, processes, frameworks as well using examples based on your industry.

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Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) Units

CORE UNITS

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

The unit applies to individuals who evaluate existing or proposed work practices. These individuals are typically responsible for reviewing or developing work processes, products or services that may be proposed or already existing.

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

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.

The unit applies to those who use problem-solving skills and take responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve organisational operations, particularly relating to the use of digital technologies.

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

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers. These workers may be within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.

The unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of networking and negotiation who contribute to creating solutions to unpredictable problems. They may have responsibility for and provide guidance to others.

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

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.

The unit applies to those with supervisory responsibilities in a work area who have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well-developed skills in creating solutions to problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.

The unit applies to individuals who work in a range of business environments and are skilled in the creation of documents that are more complex than basic correspondence, memos and/or forms and that require review and analysis of a range of information sources.

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

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.

This unit has a specific focus on the communication skills required for supervisor level workers with responsibility for other workers.

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

ELECTIVE UNITS

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs).

The unit applies to individuals who operate with a high level of autonomy, have excellent communication skills and apply knowledge of organisational policies and relevant legislation.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources and who deal with unpredictable problems as part of their job role. These individuals may be responsible for leading a team or work area.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify suppliers, determine procurement methods, establish a plan and prepare for procurement activities.

It applies to individuals who are required to plan for complex procurement activities through the identification of materials and services to support organisation strategies.

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

This unit describes the skills required to select preferred providers as a result of a formal request for offer process. It includes evaluating offers, obtaining approvals, developing and formalising contractual arrangements, and debriefing the market and other stakeholders.

This unit applies to those working as public sector staff required to select providers.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing complex tasks in familiar context.

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

This unit describes the skills required to manage contracts. It includes undertaking preparations, establishing and maintaining contract management arrangements, monitoring and maintaining contract performance, and completing and reviewing contracts.

This unit applies to those working as public sector employees with responsibilities relating to contract management.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously with management responsibilities while performing complex tasks in familiar contexts.

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

This unit describes the skills required to establish arrangements for contract management. It includes confirming contract requirements, preparing a contract management plan, developing stakeholder relationships and implementing contract strategies and contractual arrangements.

This unit applies to those working in roles involving procurement contract management.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously while performing complex tasks, in familiar contexts.

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

Looking for different units?  Contact our team and we can discuss what other units may be available as well as if your previous experience can reduce the course requirements.

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How Long Will it Take to Complete?

The great thing with competency based training is that completion of a course is based on your ability to demonstrate your ability to perform to industry standard.  This allows you to complete at your own pace.

There are no exams in the course, it is very practical and based upon things you’re going to face in a project environment.

We provide students with the ability to complete the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) over a one year period; however we find that the average time is between 3 to 6 months. During that time there is a large variance in the amount of time each student spends working on the qualification. 

Give us a call, email, use the chat or whatever is easiest and we can give you an estimate based on your situation as well as how your experience may help you complete faster.

What are the Entry Requirements?

There are no entry requirements into the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement). If you have a computer and an internet connection you’re set.

Having said that we believe that learning is most valuable when applied. So it’s best to have a workplace or previous which you can use to apply your learning.

Our model isn’t geared for those coming straight out of school and find that most of our students come from one of two paths.

Ideally participants should hold a Certificate III in Business. However there are a number of other accepted qualifications from industry areas such as Business, Health and Safety etc.  Many participants of this program are tertiary qualified professionals looking to migrate into a project role.   

Many students enter this qualification without holding an existing qualifications. As the programs are designed based upon the work environment, experience within that environment is an acceptable point of entry.  In regards to the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement), this may include but is not limited to experience within a business environment, or another technical field, this may be either as a team member, supervisor or leading hand.

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What Jobs Can I Get with a Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)?

The Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) conveys to employers that the holder has practically demonstrated the skills and knowledge to work effectively as a Team Leader as well as plan and implement workloads for team members to satisfy the goals of the organisation/enterprise. Furthermore a qualification from Scope Training advocates that the learner has demonstrated the ability to apply these skills in a work context, reassuring employers of job-readiness.

Job Roles include: Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Personal Assistant, Operations Manager, Executive Assistant

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