The Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting is designed for people who are working within the public sector in a procurement and/or contracting role. Completing the Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting will give you the skills and tools required to effectively manage procurement risks, finalise contracts, undertake negotiations, plan to manage a contract and its performance, and make procurement decisions.
This course will equip you with the fundamentals of procurement and contracting to promote compliance with legislation in the public sector and to plan for procurement outcomes.
Upon successful completion of 15 chosen units, participants will be awarded the Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting (PSP40616). The Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting Practice is regarded as the industry standard in the recognition of those who have demonstrated the ability to work effectively within a procurement and contracting role.
Delivery Methods: Corporate Workshop, Online, Recognition of Prior Learning
Career Outcome: Procurement/Contracts Officer, Purchasing Assistant
Contribute to an ethical workplace and participate in ethical decision-making. Applies to those working in public sector roles.
Manage procurement risks.
Finalise contracts and undertake negotiations.
Plan to manage a contract and its performance.
Make procurement decisions.
Online – self-paced, 12 months to complete, average 3–6 months. No exams, practical and work-based.
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) – for those with existing procurement and contracting experience.
Custom corporate delivery – integrating your organisation’s values, policies, processes and frameworks.
There are no entry requirements into the Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting. You need a computer and an internet connection.
- 4 hours on-demand video
- 2 downloadable resources
- Full lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What payment options do you offer?
You can pay for your course enrolment upfront, or in six easy monthly payments.
If you need an invoice for your employer, please email us at info@scopetraining.com.au and we can organise that for you.
Do you offer RPL?
Yes! If you already have significant skills and experience and are looking for formal recognition in a qualification, you may be eligible for the RPL pathway. Click here for more info
How long do I have to complete?
All enrolments last for 12 months. We find the majority of our students can complete in a shorter timeframe, and often see students complete within 4-8 months of enrolment. You can work through as fast as you want, as all our courses are fully self-paced.
Do you offer extensions?
Paid extensions are available if you need more than 12 months to complete – just email us at info@scopetraining.com.au for more information.
When can I enrol?
All our courses are fully flexible, self-paced online courses – so you can enrol any time! Simply click the “enrol now” button on the course you have chosen, and you’ll be taken through the payment and enrolment process.
What’s a USI and why do I need it to enrol?
USI stands for Unique Student Identifier, and must be provided when undertaking any nationally recognised training. You will need to include your USI on your enrolment form when enrolling at Scope Training.
If you’ve done any training since 2015 you may already have one; if not, you can apply for one before enrolling.
Your USI also gives you access to your USI VET Transcript – this is a government authenticated record of any VET training you’ve completed since 2015.
You can find all the information you need on retrieving or applying for your USI and your VET transcript at the following website: https://www.usi.gov.au/