PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

This qualification is suited to individuals responsible for managing or coordinating procurement and contracting activities within their organisation.

You will develop the ability to:

• Plan and manage procurement and contracting activities across the lifecycle

• Manage supplier selection and contribute to contract establishment

• Manage contract performance and support contract finalisation

• Apply procurement governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks

• Conduct negotiations and manage stakeholder and supplier relationships

• Contribute to procurement planning and decision-making

To enrol in this qualification, you must currently work in a role involving procurement, contracting or contract management activities.

You must be either:

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

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

You must also meet one of the following requirements:

• Have completed the PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or another procurement related qualification accepted by ACFEC as comparable; or

• Have at least one year of relevant experience undertaking procurement or contract management activities, including responsibility for planning, managing or making decisions about that work.

If you are using a qualification to meet the entry requirements, you must provide evidence of its completion.

General purchasing, administrative or routine procurement support experience is not sufficient.

‍ General Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Provide a current resume

• Complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) 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.

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To achieve this qualification, you must complete 13 units of competency, including 9 core units and 4 elective units.

Core units:

• PSPETH003 - Promote the values and ethos of public service

• PSPGEN049 - Undertake negotiations

• PSPLEG003 - Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

• PSPPCM008 - Manage contract performance

• PSPPCM009 - Finalise contracts

• PSPPCM010 - Manage procurement risk

• PSPPCM011 - Plan to manage a contract

• PSPPCM012 - Plan for procurement outcomes

• PSPPCM013 - Make procurement decisions

Elective units:

• BSBMKG506 - Plan market research

• BSBPUR504 - Manage a supply chain

• PSPGEN054 - Use complex workplace communication strategies

• PSPPCM015 - Conduct and manage coordinated procurement

Assessment is designed to demonstrate your ability to manage procurement and contracting activities across the procurement lifecycle in real or simulated contexts.

Assessment may include:

• Practical tasks and projects aligned to end-to-end procurement and contracting activities

• Scenarios, role plays, and observation of applied skills involving decision-making

• Short-answer questions and written responses

• Reflective tasks linked to procurement decisions and contract management 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 PSP50616 Diploma of 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 procurement and contracting roles with responsibility for managing and coordinating procurement activities within Australian Government and public sector environments.

It is suited to individuals who are developing capability in managing end-to-end procurement processes, supplier relationships, and contract performance within organisational frameworks.

It also provides a pathway to further study, including:

• 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.

Course Starts: TBA

Time: 9 am - 4 pm

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