PSP60616 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Contracting

Entry requirementS

  • Successful completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) test.

  • To undertake this course it is recommended that you have previously completed the Diploma in Procurement and Contracting, OR have 5 years of experience in procurement and contracting.

Delivery Mode

  • Online learning

Course Fee

  • AU $5,900 (GST-free)

  • Further information about fees is available via our Price Policy

  • 🎉Special Offer: Enrol a group of 3 or more participants by 6 January 2025, and each participant gets 5% off all courses!

Contextualisation

We also offer the Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate IV on a closed and tailored basis for your Department only, if there is sufficient demand for such delivery. 

The Advanced Diploma is tailored for Managers and Senior Managers in the Public Service currently in or aspiring to a management role in strategic procurement and contracting.

This programme is ideal for experienced procurement professionals looking to enhance their strategic management expertise. Designed for seasoned individuals in public sector procurement, this advanced 12-week course includes one session per week and will propel your career into strategic leadership roles, providing in-depth insights and skills that extend beyond the diploma level.

The course focuses on developing high-level strategic thinking and leadership capabilities, equipping you to manage and lead procurement and contracting functions in complex public sector environments.

Achieving this qualification significantly boosts your career trajectory, opening doors to senior roles and specialised areas within the public sector, positioning you as a valuable asset to any organisation and empowering you to lead with confidence.

  • Core units:

    • PSPETH004 - Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

    • PSPGEN067 - Establish and maintain strategic networks

    • PSPLEG004 - Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector   

    • PSPMGT006 - Develop a business case

    • PSPMGT007 - Manage risk

    • PSPPCM020 - Plan for strategic procurement

    • PSPPCM021 - Coordinate strategic procurement

    • PSPPCM022 - Negotiate strategic procurement

    • PSPPCM023 - Manage strategic contracts

    Elective units:

    • BSBWHS603 - Implement WHS risk management

    • PSPGEN066 - Apply government systems

    • PSPGEN070 - Persuade and influence opinion

    • PSPMGT008 - Formulate business strategies

    • PSPPCM024 - Manage fundamental aspects of supply chain

    • PSPPCY010 - Manage policy implementation

  • ACFEC applies a risk-based approach to determine the risks of an assessment tool. Assessment tools include:

    • practical exercises

    • participation in a workplace simulated assessment activity

    • testing of underpinning knowledge through short answer questions, and

    • requests for learners to provide evidence of prior application of skills and pre-courses assignment (where required and requested by the client) 

  • MAY COURSE 2025 (VIRTUAL CLASS)

    Duration: 12 days

    Dates: 5, 12, 19, 26 May + 16, 23, 30 June + 7, 14, 21, 28 July + 4 August 2025

    Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm

    Registrations close: 28 April 2025

    Enrolment: Enrol HERE

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    SEPTEMBER COURSE 2025 (VIRTUAL CLASS)

    Duration: 12 days

    Dates: 8, 15, 22, 29 September + 13, 20, 27 October + 3, 10, 17, 24 November + 1 December 2025

    Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm

    Registrations close: 25 August 2025

    Enrolment: Enrol HERE