If you are a public sector employee working in procurement, this program will give you an understanding of the public sector environment, practical skills in procurement planning, formation and contract management for goods and services, community services and works procurement. It is hosted by Scope Training and, if completed in conjunction with the optional assessments, you will be awarded a Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (PSP50616).
This program will deliver high quality procurement training customised for the public sector, provide career development opportunities for public sector procurement practitioners and promote the Government's strategic procurement objective of delivering value for money procurement outcomes to government through well trained practitioners.
You will learn:
- procurement planning
- the tender process
- contract management
- contract negotiation
Qualification and accreditation
This course has five modules that can be undertaken either independently or together. If you successfully complete modules in conjunction with the optional assessments, you will gain Statements of Attainment and build credit towards a Diploma of Procurement and Contracting. If you want to achieve formal accreditation, you will be required to undertake a range of theoretical and practical assessments comprised of small group work, individual and group presentations, the completion of assessments and some distance learning. The modules are all competency-based training accredited against units of competency under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
If you are not wishing to obtain a formal qualification, you can still attend class based modules to gain the relevant knowledge. Refer to the Course Information Guide for a full list of competencies covered in the program and details on how to enrol.
Upcoming sessions
2 days per module
$4000 full program fee
QBE Building, Perth CityDates
Coming soon
If you are a Finance employee, please email the Training and Development team.
All other public sector employees should complete the Scope Training Student Enrolment Form and return it to Scope Training.Module 1: Procurement in the Public Sector
Aimed at equipping procurement and contracting officers with the skills and knowledge to work effectively within the WA Public Sector procurement environment.
Module 2: Planning for Procurement
Aimed at equipping procurement and contracting officers with the skills and knowledge required in planning for procurement within the WA Public Sector Procurement environment.
Module 3: Undertaking Procurement
Provides WA government agency staff with the skills and knowledge required for the implementation of the procurement process within the WA Public Sector procurement environment.
Module 4: Contract Formation
Aimed at equipping procurement and contracting officers with the skills and knowledge to negotiate and to plan for contract management within the WA Public Sector.
Module 5: Contract Management and Finalisation
Aimed at equipping procurement and contracting officers with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage and finalise contracts within the WA Public Sector.
