Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

Outcomes Future Jobs Recognition Modules Units

Graduate Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to:

understand and work within relevant procurement governance arrangements and frameworks including probity and legal framework
contribute to Forward Procurement Planning and undertake project and specific Procurement Planning (Procurement Plan)
interpret procurement requirements, analyse procurement options and methods, and assess procurement risk
develop request documents and specifications
manage the procurement process and plan and conduct an evaluation process
undertake negotiations
plan to manage a contract, manage contract performance and finalise contracts
demonstrate problem-solving skills through a range of applications, including research and analysis in order to define relevant data and make recommendations, implementation of workplace diversity strategies to encourage inclusiveness and effectiveness, and management of risk and conflict
use a range of complex written and workplace communication techniques and strategies at the appropriate levels to demonstrate effective research and analysis, information synthesis and refinement, and negotiation
plan and organise through identification of needs, coordination of resources, evaluation of processes and benchmarking of performance.

Future Job Outcomes

Procurement and Contracting Manager
Procurement Coordinator
Procurement Officer
Project Manager
Senior Contracting Officer
Strategic Sourcing Officer
Senior Procurement Officer

Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)

PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting is a NRT qualification recognised across Australia.
On successful completion of the 13 units of competency in this course, you will be issued with an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF5) Qualification and Record of Results.
Successful attainment of the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting will allow for credit in AQF qualifications in accordance with relevant training package rules and recognition requirements.

University of New England (UNE)

Successful attainment of the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting will allow for admission into higher awards including a range of undergraduate and postgraduate awards offered by the UNE Business School.*
*Applications must address UNE Program entry criteria. Enrolment fees are set annually by the UNE.

Modules

Procurement framework and procurement planning

PSPPCM12 Plan for procurement outcomes (Core)
This unit describes the skills required to apply advanced planning to complex procurement within established guidelines, policies and procedures
PSPPCM010 Manage procurement risk (Core)
This unit describes the skills required to manage risks associated with all stages of procurement. It includes assessing risk, and preparing, implementing and reviewing a risk management plan.

Values and ethos of public service

PSPETH003 Promote the values and ethos of public service (Core)
This unit describes the skills required to promote ethical standards to assist staff in avoiding conflicts of interest and to model and foster integrity.

Compliance in public sector

PSPLEG003 Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector (Core)
This unit describes the skills required to promote compliance with legislation in the public sector. It includes modelling compliance with legislation.

Research and Analysis

PSPGEN046 Undertake research and analysis (Elective)
This unit describes the skills required to undertake research and analysis. It includes identifying and analysing information, applying the results and maintaining and compiling reports from information systems.

Procurement Decisions

PSPPCM013 Make procurement decisions (Core)
This unit describes the skills required to perform advanced decision making for complex procurement within established guidelines, policies and procedures.

Negotiations

PSPGEN049 Undertake negotiations (Core)
This unit describes the skills required to undertake negotiations. It includes planning and finalising negotiation outcomes.

Contract and Relationship Management

PSPPCM011 Plan and manage a contract (Core)
This unit describes the skills required to establish arrangements for contract management. It includes confirming contract requirements, preparing a contract management plan, developing stakeholder relationships and implementing contract strategies and contractual arrangements.
PSPPCM008 Manage contract performance (Core)
This unit describes the skills required to implement strategies that ensure effective contract performance. It includes managing the business relationship, performance of the contract, and contract issues; and implementing a communication strategy.
PSPPCM Finalise contracts (Core)
This unit describes the skills required to finalise processes for contracts. It includes completing contracts and implementing a contract review strategy.

Supply Chain

BSBPUR504 Manage a supply chain (Elective)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a supply chain, including the relationships between an organisation and its supply and demand partners along the chain.

Strategic Sourcing

PSPPCM016 Plan and implement strategic sourcing (Elective)
This unit describes the skills required to plan and implement strategic sourcing for goods or services essential or critical to an organisation’s ability to conduct its core business. It includes developing a procurement profile of the buying organisation, conducting strategic assessment of the supply market, developing strategies to source goods or services from the market and securing, monitoring and reviewing strategic market sources.

Budget and Procurement Review

PSPPCM014 Participate in budget and procurement review processes (Elective)
This unit describes the skills required to participate in government budget and review processes to ensure that procurement and contract management activities occur within established procedures and financial obligations are fulfilled.

Units of Competency

13 units of competency must be successfully completed to attain this qualification.

PSPPCM012 Plan for procurement outcomes

This unit describes the skills required to apply advanced planning to complex procurement within established guidelines, policies and procedures.

PSPPCM010 Manage procurement risk

This unit describes the skills required to manage risks associated with all stages of procurement. It includes assessing risk, and preparing, implementing and reviewing a risk management plan.

PSPETH003 Promote the values and ethos of public service

This unit describes the skills required to promote ethical standards to assist staff in avoiding conflicts of interest and to model and foster integrity.

PSPLEG003 Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

This unit describes the skills required to promote compliance with legislation in the public sector. It includes modelling compliance with legislation.

PSPGEN046 Undertake research and analysis

This unit describes the skills required to undertake research and analysis. It includes identifying and analysing information, applying the results and maintaining and compiling reports from information systems.

PSPPCM013 Make procurement decisions

This unit describes the skills required to perform advanced decision making for complex procurement within established guidelines, policies and procedures.

PSPGEN049 Undertake negotiations

This unit describes the skills required to undertake negotiations. It includes planning and finalising negotiation outcomes.

PSPPCM011 Plan to manage a contract

This unit describes the skills required to establish arrangements for contract management. It includes confirming contract requirements, preparing a contract management plan, developing stakeholder relationships and implementing contract strategies and contractual arrangements.

PSPPCM008 Manage contract performance

This unit describes the skills required to implement strategies that ensure effective contract performance. It includes managing the business relationship, performance of the contract, and contract issues; and implementing a communication strategy.

PSPPCM009 Finalise contracts

This unit describes the skills required to finalise processes for contracts. It includes completing contracts and implementing a contract review strategy.

BSBPUR504 Manage a supply chain

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a supply chain, including the relationships between an organisation and its supply and demand partners along the chain.

PSPPCM016 Plan and implement strategic sourcing

This unit describes the skills required to plan and implement strategic sourcing for goods or services essential or critical to an organisation’s ability to conduct its core business. It includes developing a procurement profile of the buying organisation, conducting strategic assessment of the supply market, developing strategies to source goods or services from the market and securing, monitoring and reviewing strategic market sources.

PSPPCM014 Participate in budget and procurement review processes

This unit describes the skills required to participate in government budget and review processes to ensure that procurement and contract management activities occur within established procedures and financial obligations are fulfilled.

FAQs

What is the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting?

The Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (PSP50616) is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by UNE Partnerships that is intended for people currently working in roles responsible for managing complex procurement and contracting.

Who is the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting suited for?

This qualification suits people already working in, or looking to move into, the government and procurement field, particularly those who match the course focus: it is intended for people currently working in roles responsible for managing complex procurement and contracting.

How long does the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting take to complete?

The Diploma of Procurement and Contracting typically takes Up to 2 years to complete through UNE Partnerships, depending on your study pace, prior experience, and whether you qualify for credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

How much does the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting cost?

Course fees for the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting are $6,490 AUD. Payment plans and, where eligible, government subsidies or employer/traineeship funding may reduce this cost. Contact UNE Partnerships’ course advisors to check what applies to you.

How is the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting delivered?

The Diploma of Procurement and Contracting is delivered as Individual students (online), allowing students to study flexibly alongside work and other commitments.

Are there entry requirements for the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting?

UNE Partnerships assesses entry on a case-by-case basis. Most students don’t need formal prior qualifications, but some units may require language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) checks, a police/working with children check, or mandatory work placement depending on the course. Contact UNE Partnerships to confirm requirements for your situation.

What can I do after completing the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting?

Graduates are typically prepared for roles such as Procurement and Contracting Manager, Procurement Coordinator, Procurement Officer, Senior Contracting Officer and Strategic Sourcing Officer. Many also use the qualification as a stepping stone to further study, including higher-level UNE Partnerships qualifications or pathways into University of New England degrees.

How many units does the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting require?

13 units of competency covering procurement planning, risk, decision-making, negotiation, contract management, supply chain management and strategic sourcing.

Can the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting lead to university study?

Yes, it allows admission into undergraduate and postgraduate awards at the UNE Business School, subject to UNE’s own entry criteria and fees.

Is this course subsidised by the NSW Government or Queensland Government?

Eligible students may be able to access government-subsidised training depending on where they live, the qualification and their individual eligibility. Check the NSW Smart and Skilled and Queensland funding pages on the UNE Partnerships website or contact us to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.