Procurement is at the core of business operations; it dictates the products and services utilised in delivering value to respective customers, shareholders or tax payers. In the complexity of the constantly evolving marketplace, procurement skills are being heavily sought after in delivering value for money, sustainable solutions and collaborative partnerships.

Our Diploma of Business (Procurement)  has been specifically designed to recognise the skills of those working in procurement and contract roles. It covers the broad range of skills required to manage operations within procurement and contracting environments.

There are no formal requirements to gain entry into this qualification. Students are required to have access to a workplace, this may include a previous workplace, as long as the skills can still be applied in a simulated manner. If you would like to discuss your acceptance into our workshops based upon your existing experience, please contact our friendly team.

There are two main pathways into this qualification

The amount of effort and time required for this qualification is based upon your existing skills and experience (find out more on how competency based learning works).  It is suggested that the course take approximately 500 hours of learning.  However we find that due to our learner profile and the methods by which our programs are structured this is rarely the case.   As a guide:

Upon successful completion of 12 chosen units, participants will be awarded the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) BSB41618. This program will provide the skills and knowledge to enable participants to effectively and confidently work in a procurement role.

The key benefits will include an understanding of the public sector environment, practical skills in research, planning and implementing procurement, as well as provide participants with a working knowledge of contracts and contract management.

Broadly the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) program confirms to an employer your application of the following skills within a professional environment: Communication, research, planning, procurement and contract procurement skills.

Further information is contained within each of the units.

The Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting requires the completion of 15 units.  The following are those selected by Scope Training in consultation with industry.  Alternative units may be selected, please contact our friendly team to discuss.

Employment opportunities

The  Diploma of Procurement and Contracting  conveys to employers that the holder has practically demonstrated the skills and knowledge to work in procurement and/or contracting environments.  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: Procurement Manager, Contract Manager

  Education Pathways

After successful completion of the  Diploma of Procurement and Contracting further educational pathways include:

Diploma of Business, Diploma of Leadership and Management as well as opening the door to many other qualifications.

The Diploma of Business (Procurement) is delivered nationally via public workshops, online studies, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL),  as well as corporate workshops.