Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting)

Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting)

Qualification
National Code:
PSP42410
State Code:
D369
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2012
Approved Date
15/03/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
570
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required of personnel responsible for the procurement of goods or services. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
This qualification requires 15 units of competency including:
- 9 core units
- 6 elective units

Choose 6 elective units from the list outlined in the PSP42410 qualification outline including:
- at least one (1) unit from Group A
- the remaining elective units:
- from Group A and Group B
- from Certificate IV or Diploma level OR from elsewhere within this Training Package OR from another endorsed Training Package OR from an Accredited Course

Note: PSPPROC406B Procure Goods and Services is excluded from this qualification and may not be selected

** For this qualification, a maximum of one (1) unit from a Certificate III level may be used

For individuals working in local government consideration should be given to selecting elective units from the Local Government Training Package
1. Core Units

All 9 core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8032 PSPGOV422A Apply government processes 30 Unit of competency
D3732 PSPPROC412A Develop and distribute requests for offers 50 Unit of competency
C8061 PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector 30 Unit of competency
C8031 PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations 30 Unit of competency
C8027 PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks 60 Unit of competency
D3734 PSPPROC414A Manage contracts 40 Unit of competency
D3731 PSPPROC411A Plan procurement 30 Unit of competency
D3733 PSPPROC413A Select providers and develop contracts 30 Unit of competency
C7986 PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Two (2) units to be completed

The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0857 BSBMKG408B Conduct market research 50 Unit of competency
C8016 PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Four (4) units to be completed

The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8232 PSPPM405A Administer simple projects 40 Unit of competency
C8028 PSPGOV418A Develop internal and external networks 30 Unit of competency
C8022 PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies 50 Unit of competency
C8013 PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C806 PSP41304 Certificate IV in Government (Procurement) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J300 PSP42412 Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code PSP42410 taken from the Public Sector Training Package PSP04 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification can be obtained from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Australia Limited, PO Box 12211, A’Beckett Street Post Office, Melbourne Victoria 8006, Ph: +61 3 9832 8100, Fax: + 61 3 9832 8198 or Email: sales@tvetaustralia.com.au

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS on 5/01/2011.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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