PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

This qualification is suited to individuals working in operational procurement and contracting roles who want to build practical capability.

You will develop the ability to:

• Apply procurement processes aligned to organisational requirements

• Support sourcing activities, including documentation and supplier selection

• Evaluate offers and assist in establishing supplier contracts

• Support contract administration and monitor performance

• Apply procurement governance, legislation, and ethical frameworks

• Identify and manage procurement risks and communicate with stakeholders

To enrol in this qualification, your current work must regularly involve procurement or contracting activities. This may include purchasing, procurement support, contract administration or procurement related logistics and supply chain activities.

You must also be either:

• Employed by the Australian Government, state or territory government, local government, a statutory authority, public agency or other recognised public sector environment; or

• Engaged as a consultant or contractor providing procurement or contracting services to a government or public sector organisation.

General Requirements

You must also:

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment

• Complete a pre-training review

• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not already have a USI, you can create one at www.usi.gov.au

• For virtual delivery, have access to a computer or laptop with reliable internet, a camera and a microphone.

To achieve this qualification, you must successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 9 core units and 6 elective units.

Core 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:

• BSBMKG408 - Conduct market research

• PSPGEN024 - Use resources to achieve work unit goals

• PSPPCY004 - Support policy implementation

• PSPGEN033 - Use advanced workplace communication strategies

• BSBPMG522 - Undertake project work

• PSPGEN039 - Develop internal and external networks

Assessment is designed to demonstrate your ability to apply procurement and contracting skills in real or simulated contexts.

Assessment may include:

• Practical tasks and projects aligned to routine procurement and contracting activities 

• Scenarios, role plays, and observation of applied skills 
  Short-answer questions and written responses 

• Reflective tasks linked to practice 

• Use of organisational or provided documentation where appropriate

Participants are also required to complete self-directed study outside of scheduled training sessions.

Full assessment requirements and submission timelines are provided upon enrolment.

On successful completion of all required units, participants will be awarded the PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting qualification.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any units completed if the full qualification is not achieved.

This qualification supports progression into operational procurement and contracting roles within Australian Government and public sector environments.

It is suited to individuals working in operational procurement roles who are developing capability in applying procurement processes and supporting procurement and contracting activities.

It also provides a pathway to further study, including:

• PSP50616 – Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

• PSP60616 – Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are available for eligible participants in accordance with ACFEC's policies and procedures.

Participants who believe they have already achieved the outcomes of this unit through previous study or relevant workplace experience are encouraged to contact ACFEC to discuss their eligibility.

• Tuesday 20 October 2026

• Monday 26 October 2026

• Monday 2 November 2026

• Monday 9 November 2026

• Tuesday 10 November 2026

• Monday 16 November 2026

• Monday 30 November 2026

• Tuesday 1 December 2026

Time: 9 am - 4 pm

Course full

For key student information, see the Student Handbook and policies and procedures section on the ACFEC website.