Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Purchasing
Diploma of Purchasing
BSB51507
D177
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 reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in purchasing and demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that purchasing activities are effectively conducted in an organisation or business area. Typically they would have responsibility for the work of other staff. 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.
Job roles
Contract Manager
Inventory and Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Consultant
Purchasing Coordinator
Purchasing Manager
Site and Purchasing Coordinator.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 85 core unitsplus
3 elective units
2 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
The remaining 1 elective unit 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 unit may be selected from either a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification.
Core units
BSBPUR501C Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies
BSBPUR502B Manage supplier relationships
BSBPUR504B Manage a supply chain
BSBRKG502B Manage and monitor business or records systems
BSBRSK501B Manage risk
Elective units
Customer Service
BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service
Financial Management
BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
Information Management
BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system
Learning and Development
BSBLED501A Develop a workplace learning environment
Management
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement
Work Health and Safety
BSBWHS501A Ensure a safe workplace
Purchasing and Contracting
BSBPUR503C Manage international purchasing
Sustainability
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
Workplace Effectiveness
BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness
Imported units
PSPPROC503B Manage contract performance
PSPPROC504B Finalise contracts
PSPPROC506A Plan to manage a contract
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8078 | BSBPUR501C | Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0964 | BSBPUR504B | Manage a supply chain | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0985 | BSBRKG502B | Manage and monitor business or records systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S8081 | BSBRSK501B | Manage risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0962 | BSBPUR502B | Manage supplier relationships | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8256 | PSPPROC502A | Establish contract management arrangements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3738 | PSPPROC504B | Finalise contracts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3737 | PSPPROC503B | Manage contract performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C664 | BSB51404 | Diploma of Business (Purchasing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVW1 | BSB51515 | Diploma of Purchasing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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