Certificate IV in
Business (Procurement)
BSB40120
BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)
The business world is changing fast. Technology and AI are challenging the way we work, this course is about equipping you with the foundations for how to succeed in business and the strategies to be an agile business leader.
The Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) is the perfect course for those who are looking to become leaders in any form of business. The concepts you will learn and apply during your study will take your business career to the next level. This course has been tailor made in consultation with real businesses. What you will learn is practical, strategic, and you will immediately apply your new knowledge in the real world.
The Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) will equip you with not only the tools and skills to be an amazing leader, but will gain even more confidence in managing your people and business resources, setting and managing budgets, persuasive communication and creating a culture of high-performance. The coursework is rigorous, the case studies are real, and you will be completing your assignments based on real world scenarios, but by doing so it will prepare you for your future career or business. It’s time to get started, take the next step in your career development today!
What You'll Learn in the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)
By completing the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement), you will learn how people work and what motivates them, as well as how organisations operate. You will study financial management including planning, implementing and managing budgets. Together we will analyse business strategies and you will learn how to effectively manage and allocate resources (human and equipment) as well as how to develop and implement business policies for sustainability. This course will give you practical skills in managing people, setting budgets, persuasive communication and creating a culture of high-performance.
By the end of your Certificate IV, you will have both developed and implemented the tools and strategies for developing and co-ordinating business, financial, and operational plans all while developing your interpersonal skills of emotional intelligence, problem solving, team building, and techniques for motivation to get the most from your teams performance.
With these tools and strategies at your disposal your career in business is set to take off!
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How will this course help me?
Upon successful completion of 9 chosen units, participants will be awarded the Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) (BSB40120). The Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) is highly regarded as the industry standard in the recognition of those who have demonstrated the ability to work effectively within a procurement environment.
Participants will undertake learning to sharpen their skills (as per key skills section) as well as the opportunity to apply procurement concepts to work-based situations. This will provide participants with the skills they need to work as effective project team members as well as the confidence to apply them in a practical setting.
How Would You Like to Qualify as a Business Procurement Officer?
Online
Our online Certificate IV in 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 created and delivered customised to your organisation.
This will include integrating your values, policies, processes, frameworks as well using examples based on your industry.
Companies we’ve worked with include
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 plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to design their own work schedules and work plans and to establish priorities for their work. They will typically hold some responsibilities for the work of others and have some autonomy in relation to their own role.
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 take responsibility for conscious decision -making processes to contribute to own personal development in the workplace.
The unit applies to individuals who require enhanced personal and social awareness skills within the workplace and personal situations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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.
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 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 not limited to experience within a project environment, or another technical field, this may be either as a team member, supervisor or leading hand.
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 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: Administration officer, Procurement/purchasing officer, Contract administrator, Project Officer.
