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
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
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
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.