Our Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting) will give you the knowledge for a future in government procurement.

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required for independent and self-directed work as a procurement and contract manager. Employment opportunities range from transactional operations to strategic procurement.

You will learn to:

• undertake negotiations
• establish and manage contracts
• plan and manage procurement functions

A diploma may be your pathway to a professional career in procurement or a valuable skill set that is required in a broad range of roles.

The combination of both classroom and work based tasks promote student success.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, Industry and Werribee
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Workplace
• Course code:
  PSP52510
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Purchasing Officer
• Supply Analyst
• Buyer
• Inventory Manager
• Contract Manager
• Purchasing Manager

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required for independent and self-directed work as a procurement and contract manager in the public sector.

13 units of competency are required for the award of this qualification.

• 9 core units
• 4 elective units

• Undertake Negotiations

  Unit code

  PSPGOV507A

• Promote the Values and Ethos of Public Services

  Unit code

  PSPETHC501B

• Promote the Compliance With Legislation in the Public Sector

  Unit code

  PSPLEGN501B

• Manage Contract Performance

  Unit code

  PSPPROC503B

• Finalise Contracts

  Unit code

  PSPPROC504B

• Manage Procurement Risk

  Unit code

  PSPPROC505A

• Plan to Manage a Contract

  Unit code

  PSPPROC506A

• Plan for Procurement Outcomes

  Unit code

  PSPPROC507A

• Make Procurement Decisions

  Unit code

  PSPPROC508A

• Undertake Research and Analysis

  Unit code

  PSPGOV504B

• Manage a Supply Chain

  Unit code

  BSBPUR504B

• Participate in Budget and Procurement Review Processes

  Unit code

  PSPPROC509A

• Conduct and Manage Coordinated Procurement

  Unit code

  PSPPROC510A

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  BSBPMG510A

• TAFE: Successful completion of VCE
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE
• International: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Mature: Minimum age of 18 and one year out of school