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Procurement and Contracting Training

We deliver the following nationally recognised qualifications on Procurement and Contracting. The training is suitable for persons responsible for the procurement of goods and services in public sector agencies and departments.

Senior Facilitator

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Tarian Dixon is a skilled and experienced contracting and procurement specialist with legal and procurement qualifications. She has in depth knowledge and experience in procurement, grants and contract design and management within public sector organisations across Commonwealth, State and Territory governments. 

Tarian has a deep understanding of government and the legislative environment in which the public sector operates. She has over 15 years experience in designing and delivering contract and procurement training to government.

Jane Diedricks has over 20 years experience in legal and procurement in both the private and public sectors.  She is legally qualified and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Canberra Law School.  

Jane also delivers the Probity course available through ACFEC.  Jane works with course participants to enhance their knowledge and confidence in relation to operating with various government procurement frameworks - from government and provider/supplier perspectivse.  Feedback from course participants is that they enjoy Jane's collaborative approach to learning, together with her focus on what is required in practice.

Date/Sessions

Probity Training

  • Unit of competency awarded:

    PSPETH009 Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

  • Cost: $1200 (GST-free)

    Further information about fees is available at Price Policy

  • Delivery mode: Live online learning on MS Teams (loan laptops available free of charge)

Course 1

  • Dates: 5 -6 June 2024, 9am-3pm

  • Trainer: Jane Diedricks

  • Registrations close: 30 May 2024


cERTIFICATE iv in procurement and contracting (PSP40616)

Course 1

  • 8 days over 8 weeks

  • Delivery mode: Live online learning on MS Teams (loan laptops available free of charge)

  • Trainer: Carolyn Drury

  • Cost: $4500 (GST-free)

    Further information about fees is available at Price Policy

  • Commencing: Tuesday, 23 April 2024

  • Timetable AEST

  • Registrations close: 15 April 2024


DIPLOMA OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING (psp50616)

  • 13 days over 13 weeks

  • Delivery mode: Live online learning (loan laptops available free of charge)

  • Trainer: Jane Diedricks

  • Cost: $5475 (GST-free)

    Further information about fees is available at Price Policy

  • Recommended that you have previously completed Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting OR have 3 years of experience in Procurement and Contracting.

  • Commencing: 5 August 2024

  • Timetable AEST

  • Registrations close: 30 July 2024


Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (PSP60616)

  • 12 days over 12 weeks

  • Delivery mode: Live online learning (loan laptops available free of charge)

  • Trainer: Tarian Dixon

  • Cost: $5900 (GST-free)

    Further information about fees is available at Price Policy

  • Recommended that you have previously completed the Diploma in Procurement and Contracting OR have 5 years of experience in Procurement and Contracting.

  • Commencing: 1Mar 2024

  • Timetable AEST

  • Registrations close: 23 Feb 2024


RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting (PSP40616)

  • Cost: $250 per unit (GST-free)

    Further information about fees is available at Price Policy

  • Please note the full qualification is 15 units.


Contextualisation

We also offer these courses on a closed and tailored basis for your Department if there is sufficient demand. 

 



  • PROBITY TRAINING

The Probity Training course is suitable for all officers in procurement and contract management in Commonwealth, State and Territory government agencies. The course is designed to develop the skills, competencies and independence of officers.

The course covers the key principles of probity management, public and private sector procurement, roles and responsibilities of the probity advisor and auditor, ethics and integrity issues, consequences of insufficient probity management, procurement processes, probity planning, risk management and contract management and practical issues.


 
  • cERTIFICATE iv in procurement and contracting (PSP40616)

With the Certificate IV, you will gain competencies in understanding and complying with relevant legislation and policies when planning procurement.  You will learn how to identify and manage risks in procurement and contracting.  You will also learn how to target your market research and develop internal and external networks.

Units of Competency
   
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

 
 
 
  • DIPLOMA OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING (psp50616)

The Diploma is particularly suited to people with management responsibility (or those wishing to progress into management) for procurement and contracting including coordinated procurement across the whole-of-government.  You will also learn how to plan, finalise and manage the process and how to use complex workplace communication strategies and manage the whole supply chain.

Units of Competency
    Core units
    PSPETH003         Promote the values and ethos of public sector
    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


  • Advanced Diploma OF Procurement and Contracting (PSP60616)

The Advanced Diploma is designed for Managers and Senior Managers in the Public Service who are working in (or working towards) a management role in strategic procurement and contracting.

 Units of Competency
    Core units
    PSPETH004         Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
    PSPGEN067         Establish and maintain strategic networks
    PSPLEG004          Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
    PSPMGT006         Develop a business case
    PSPMGT007       Manage risk
    PSPPCM020         Plan for strategic procurement
    PSPPCM021         Coordinate strategic procurement
    PSPPCM022         Negotiate strategic procurement
    PSPPCM023         Manage strategic contracts

    Elective units  
    BSBWHS603        Implement WHS risk management
    PSPGEN066         Apply government systems
    PSPMGT008         Formulate business strategies
    PSPPCM024         Manage fundamental aspects of supply chain
    PSPPCY010          Manage policy implementation



The course materials and workplace simulations embed project management principles underpinned by domestic and international standards including ISO 21500:2016.