Procurement Certification Training Program

The importance of procurement capability for NSW government employees is underscored by the NSW Government’s focus on savings from procurement.

The NSW Department of Finance & Services, NSW Procurement, provides the Procurement Certification Training Program for all NSW government employees. It is designed to meet both the vocational purchasing and procurement capability requirements for day-to-day work and provide a learning path for procurement practitioners to national qualifications in procurement and contracting.

A graduated program

The Procurement Certification Training Program is graduated from foundation public sector procurement knowledge (Level 1) to strategic procurement (Level 4). All participants commence at Level 1 and then may progress through levels to meet their own needs and the requirements of their agency.

Level 1 (1 day course): This course is suitable for all employees, ranging from the occasional purchaser, to employees new to the public sector, and procurement practitioners. This level provides the procurement framework, policy, principles and practices specific to NSW Government. It also provides an understanding of ad-hoc and low value purchasing.

Level 2 (3 day course): This course is suitable for anyone who needs to undertake or manage a procurement action. Building on Level 1, participants gain detailed understanding of the processes and practices in conducting procurement and contracting.

Level 3 (3 x 3 day modules): This course is for those who have procurement as their main work activity. Successful participants will be able to manage established procurement and contracting processes in the public sector.

Level 4 (3 x 3 day modules): This course is for procurement practitioners/professionals. At the conclusion of this level, participants will be able to manage strategic procurement and contracting processes in the public sector.

Learning Path

Successful completion of the Procurement Certification Training Program requires course assessment at all levels and additional workplace assessment assignments for Levels 3 and 4.

Qualifications:

Level 1: Certificate of Completion.

Level 2: Statement of Attainment: AQF Unit of Competency PSPPROC406B – Procure Goods and Services.

Level 3: AQF Qualification: PSP52510 Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting).

Level 4: AQF Qualification: PSP61210 Advanced Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting).

To apply for qualifications such as Statement of Attainment, Diploma and/or Advanced Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting) please contact NSW Procurement, Learning and Development Unit on 1800 679 289.  A small additional administrative fee is required for issuance of qualifications.

To discuss accelerated entry into Levels 2, 3, or 4 contact NSW Procurement, Learning and Development on 1800 679 289

Professional Links:
Both the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply – Australasia (CIPSA) and the Australian Association of Procurement & Contract Management (AAPCM) provide recognition to participants who successfully complete the Procurement Certification Training Program.

Facilitator Expertise

The program is facilitated by a team of procurement specialists, assessed and pre-qualified by NSW Procurement.