PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

Entry Requirements

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

• There are no formal entry requirements for this program. However, it’s recommended that you gain substantial work experience in a contract management or leadership role during the course to provide workplace evidence of your competency.

• If you don’t have work-based experience, we recommend you first complete the Certificate IV Procurement and Contracting or gain a minimum of three years’ experience working in a contract management environment.

Delivery Mode

• Online learning

Course fee

• AU $5,475 (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 Certificate IV and the Diploma on a closed and tailored basis for your Department only, if there is sufficient demand for such delivery. 

The Diploma in Procurement and Contracting is well-suited for individuals in, or aspiring to, management roles in procurement and contracting, including those responsible for coordinating procurement across government. This qualification equips learners with the skills to effectively plan, manage, and finalise procurement processes, and to oversee the entire supply chain while employing advanced communication strategies in complex workplace environments.

Designed for independent and self-directed work in the public sector, this diploma integrates technical and theoretical knowledge, building a strong foundation for advanced capabilities in procurement and contract management across varied contexts. Key competencies include core units on public service values, contract performance, procurement risk management, negotiation, and legal compliance, alongside elective units that cover specialised skills such as market research, supply chain management, and coordinated procurement management.