PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

Upcoming Course

Delivery: 8 scheduled days

Delivery Mode: Virtual classroom

Dates:

  • 10, 11, 24, 31 Aug

  • 14, 21, 22, 28 Sep

Time: 9 am - 4 pm

Course Fee: $4,600 (GST free)

Registrations Close: 10 July 2026

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Contextualisation: Tailored delivery for your organisation and operating environment

 

Overview

The Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting is designed for people working in procurement and contracting roles within Australian Government and public sector agencies.

It is suited to professionals in procurement, contracting, purchasing, logistics, or supply chain roles who want to strengthen their practical skills and build confidence in day-to-day procurement work.

This qualification focuses on how procurement operates in real workplace environments, including planning, sourcing, selecting suppliers, and managing contracts. It also builds your understanding of governance, ethical decision-making, compliance, and risk in public sector settings.

Training is workplace-based, allowing you to immediately apply what you learn using real procurement activities in your current role.

  • This qualification is suited to individuals working in operational procurement and contracting roles who want to build practical capability.

    You will develop the ability to:

    • Apply procurement processes aligned to organisational requirements

    • Support sourcing activities, including documentation and supplier selection

    • Evaluate offers and assist in establishing supplier contracts

    • Support contract administration and monitor performance

    • Apply procurement governance, legislation, and ethical frameworks

    • Identify and manage procurement risks and communicate with stakeholders

  • To enrol in this qualification, applicants must:

    • Be currently employed in a procurement, contracting, purchasing, logistics, or supply chain role within their organisation or

    • Be a consultant or contractor actively providing procurement or contracting services to a public sector organisation

    • Be 18 years of age or older

    • Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment prior to enrolment

    • Hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to commencement.

    • Provide evidence of current role or experience in procurement-related work, such as a resume demonstrating involvement in procurement and contracting activities

    • As part of the enrolment process, applicants will complete a short pre-training review to confirm suitability for this qualification.

  • To achieve this qualification, you must successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 9 core units and 6 elective units.

    Core units:

    • PSPETH002 - Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

    • PSPGEN038 - Identify and treat risks

    • PSPGEN042 - Exercise delegations

    • PSPGEN043 - Apply government processes

    • PSPLEG002 - Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

    • PSPPCM004 - Plan procurement

    • PSPPCM005 - Develop and distribute requests for offers

    • PSPPCM006 - Select providers and develop contracts

    • PSPPCM007 - Manage contracts

    Elective units:

    • BSBMKG408 - Conduct market research

    • PSPGEN024 - Use resources to achieve work unit goals

    • PSPPCY004 - Support policy implementation

    • PSPGEN033 - Use advanced workplace communication strategies

    • BSBPMG522 - Undertake project work

    • PSPGEN039 - Develop internal and external networks

  • Assessment is designed to demonstrate your ability to apply procurement and contracting skills in real or simulated contexts.

    Assessment may include:

    • Practical tasks and projects aligned to routine procurement and contracting activities 

    • Scenarios, role plays, and observation of applied skills 
      Short-answer questions and written responses 

    • Reflective tasks linked to practice 

    • Use of organisational or provided documentation where appropriate

    Assessment tasks are to be completed within 3 weeks following the final scheduled training session. Participants are also required to complete self-directed study outside of scheduled training sessions.

    Full assessment requirements and submission timelines are provided upon enrolment.

  • On successful completion of all required units, participants will be awarded the PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting qualification.

    A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any units completed if the full qualification is not achieved.

  • This qualification supports progression into operational procurement and contracting roles within Australian Government and public sector environments.

    It is suited to individuals working in operational procurement roles who are developing capability in applying procurement processes and supporting procurement and contracting activities.

    It also provides a pathway to further study, including:

    • PSP50616 – Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

    • PSP60616 – Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

  • You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer for individual units based on your existing skills, experience, or previous study.

    If you believe you meet the requirements for any units, please get in touch to discuss your eligibility.

  • Course Starts: 10 August 2026

    • 10, 11, 24, 31 Aug

    • 14, 21, 22. 28 Sep

    Time: 9 am - 4 pm

    Registrations close: 10 July 2026

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