Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Purchasing
Certificate IV in Purchasing
BSB41607
D159
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 18/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for individuals with responsibilities for conducting purchasing activities in an organisation. They may work in any industry or organisational setting. They may have whole of procurement life cycle responsibilities or work in specific functions such as contract management or tendering. Typically those completing this qualification would report to a purchasing manager or contract manager.
Job roles
Procurement Officer
Purchasing and Inventory Administrator
Purchasing Assistant
Purchasing Clerk
Purchasing Officer
Stock Control Officer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 103 core unitsplus
7 elective units
5 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 elective unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions
BSBPUR401B Plan purchasing
BSBPUR402B Negotiate contracts
Elective units
Customer Service
BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBCUS402B Address customer needs
BSBCUS403B Implement customer service standards
Financial Administration
BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity
General Administration
BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources
IT Use
BSBITU401A Design and develop complex text documents
Work Health and Safety
BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
Purchasing and Contracting
BSBPUR403B Conduct international purchasing
Relationship Management
BSBREL401A Establish networks
Research
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
Risk Management
BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes
Sustainability
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Workplace Effectiveness
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
Writing
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents
Imported Units
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPPROC406B Procure goods and services
PSPPROC411A Plan procurement
PSPPROC412A Develop and distribute requests for offers
PSPPROC413A Select providers and develop contracts
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0788 | BSBITU305A | Conduct online transactions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0959 | BSBPUR402B | Negotiate contracts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0958 | BSBPUR401B | Plan purchasing | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Five (5) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C658 | BSB41404 | Certificate IV in Business (Purchasing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVV7 | BSB41615 | Certificate IV in Purchasing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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