Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)

Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)

Qualification
National Code:
PSP52512
State Code:
J321
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
01/11/2012
Approved Date
26/06/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
590
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 01/11/2012 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
Thirteen (13) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- nine (9) core units
- four (4) elective units:
- at least one (1) unit from Group A
- the remaining units from Groups A and B, or from within this Training Package or 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 CertificateIV level may be used.

For individuals working in local government, consideration should be given to selecting elective units from the Local Government Training Package or other units that reflect their role in local government.
1. Core Units

All nine (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 Research and Analysis Elective Units

At least one (1) unit must be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules 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 Procurement Management Elective Units

The remainder of units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8117 PSPFIN501A Apply public sector financial policies and processes 40 Unit of competency
D3742 PSPPROC510A Conduct and manage coordinated procurement 30 Unit of competency
WE668 PSPPROC513 Conduct demand and procurement spend analysis 40 Unit of competency
C8242 PSPPOL501A Develop organisation policy 60 Unit of competency
D0964 BSBPUR504B Manage a supply chain 40 Unit of competency
D0938 BSBPMG510A Manage projects 45 Unit of competency
D3741 PSPPROC509A Participate in budget and procurement review processes 35 Unit of competency
WE667 PSPPROC512 Plan and implement procurement category management 50 Unit of competency
WE666 PSPPROC511 Plan and implement strategic sourcing 45 Unit of competency
C8042 PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D375 PSP52510 Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZY6 PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information