Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)

Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)

Qualification
National Code:
PSP52510
State Code:
D375
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
22/03/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
590
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 for independent and self-directed work as a procurement and contract manager in the public sector. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
13 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
- 9 core units
- 4 elective units

Choose 4 elective units from the list in the PSP52510 qualification outline:
- at least 1 unit from Group A
- the remaining units:
- from Groups A and B from elsewhere within this Training Package OR from another endorsed Training Package OR Accredited Course

Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification

All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated

** For this qualification, a maximum of one (1) unit from a Certificate IV level may be used
1. Core Units

All 9 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3738 PSPPROC504B Finalise contracts 30 Unit of competency
D3740 PSPPROC508A Make procurement decisions 35 Unit of competency
D3737 PSPPROC503B Manage contract performance 50 Unit of competency
D3735 PSPPROC505A Manage procurement risk 40 Unit of competency
D3739 PSPPROC507A Plan for procurement outcomes 30 Unit of competency
D3736 PSPPROC506A Plan to manage a contract 50 Unit of competency
C8062 PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector 50 Unit of competency
C7987 PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service 40 Unit of competency
C8037 PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units - Research and Analysis

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
D0868 BSBMKG506B Plan market research 50 Unit of competency
C7984 PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units - Procurement Management

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
C8242 PSPPOL501A Develop organisation policy 60 Unit of competency
D0938 BSBPMG510A Manage projects 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXT1 PSP51504 Diploma of Government (Contract Management) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J321 PSP52512 Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code PSP52510 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 TVET Australia Product Services Level 21 390 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3000 Telephone: (03) 9832 8188 Facsimile: (03) 9832 8199 Email: enquiries@tvetaustralia.com.au Web: www.tvetaustralia.com.au

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

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information