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PCP (Lvl 4 – Strategic) Adv Dip of Procurement & Contracting

When: Commencing 22nd February 2022

Workshop dates: 22 - 24 February, 30 March to 1 April & 10 - 12 May (9 days - 3 x 3-day workshops)

Venue: Christie Spaces
320 Adelaide Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Standard Fee (incl. GST) - $5,800
Group Fee (incl. GST) - $5,600 per person* (Minimum 3 people)

*For group bookings, call 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected]

Pre-training Requirements

  • Completion of the PCP (Lvl 3 Advanced) Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
  • To discuss accelerated entry into the Advanced Diploma, please contact IPAA NSW on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected]
  • QLD PCP Procurement policy 2021 click here

Overview

This advanced procurement and contracting program focuses on the skills and knowledge required to manage the procurement and contracting functions within an agency or to develop agency policy, processes and procedures.

The 9-day program (3 x 3-day workshops) is strategically focused on the development of organisational procurement capability. It is suitable for experienced procurement professionals wanting to enhance their strategic management knowledge and skill base. The program is action learning-focused and uses case studies and simulations to ensure the tools, techniques and concepts presented are analysed and practised in the learning environment.


Learning Outcomes

  • Develop organisational procurement plans
  • Strategically analyse agency procurement spends by category
  • Direct and manage continuous improvement and change in the procurement function
  • Develop opportunities for coordinated procurement within and across agencies
  • Manage strategic procurement negotiations
  • Manage strategic procurement risk
  • Strategically direct the management of contracts across an agency.

Benefits to your organisation

  • Agency procurement linked to achieving agency goals
  • Improved procurement outcomes
  • Optimise procurement spend across the agency

Benefits to you

  • Ability to plan strategically and link procurement to the agency's Strategic Plan
  • Ability to structure the procurement function
  • Ability to manage the performance of the procurement teams and the agency's contracts

Advanced Diploma Learning Approach

This course is delivered through a mixture of presentation, group work, case studies and individual research in a partnering arrangement with accessUTS (RTO ID No 90811).

Assessment

Assessment encompasses group work conducted in class including presentations on researched topics and work based tasks completed outside of the face to face sessions.
Formal assessment includes in-class group work (including presentations) and work-based tasks completed outside of the class sessions.


Units in the Program

There are 15 units in this program:

  • PSPPROC604B Plan for strategic procurement
  • PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
  • PSPPROC605B Coordinate strategic procurement
  • PSPPROC606B Negotiate strategic procurement
  • PSPPROC607A Manage strategic contracts
  • PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks
  • PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
  • PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
  • PSPMNGT607B Develop a business case
  • PSPFIN601A Apply complex public sector financial requirements
  • PSPGEN069 Foster leadership and innovation
  • PSPGOV605A Persuade and influence opinion
  • PSPMNGT609B Formulate business strategies
  • PSPGEN066 Apply government systems
  • PSPPROC608 Manage fundamental aspects of supply chain

Class Size

Course delivery is subject to meeting minimum panel size (12). Where a minimum panel is not achieved, registered attendees will be advised no later than one week prior to the course start date.

In-House Course Delivery

In-house training can also be provided directly to your organisation. Maximum class size of 18 applies. Contact [email protected] for more information including the fee schedule.

Privacy Policy

The information being collected when registering for this course is for the purpose of managing your learning and development. This organisation may disclose this information to a Queensland government agency or contracted service provider as is necessary for the management, delivery and student outcome reporting of this learning and development course. Your personal details will not be disclosed to any other third party without your consent, unless required to do so by law.
When
22/02/2022 9:00 AM - 12/05/2022 5:00 PM
AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Christie Spaces 320 Adelaide Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA
 
Terms and Conditions
Payments

Payment is required prior to attending the event or course. Please contact an IPAA NSW staff member if an exception is required.

Payments - Online Events

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Online Events

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Cancellation policy - Events
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the event – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the event – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the event – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the event are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Scheduled Courses
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the start date – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the start date – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the start date – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the start date are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Self-paced Courses
  • Cancellations are not permitted.

Note: If you do not cancel and do not attend and event or course, 100% of the fee must be paid.

Transfer policy - Events
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Substitute nominees may attend in your place where deemed appropriate; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.
Transfer policy - Scheduled Courses
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Your course registration can be transferred to another course without penalty if requested more than 10 business days prior to the course start date. Otherwise, the above cancellation policy applies. Transfers can only be requested when the course fee has been paid in full.
  • Transferring your registration to another person can be done at any time without penalty if nominee details are provided within a minimum of 2 business days prior to the course start date. Transferring from a member to a non-member will result in a fee increase in line with the non-member course fee.
Transfer policy - Self-paced Courses 
  • Transfers to another course are not allowed for self-paced courses.
We may in our discretion waive cancellation charges in exceptional circumstances, but we will not waive cancellation charges on account of work commitments.

Program Changes

IPAA NSW reserves the right to change programs/speakers/venue, or to cancel programs if the enrolment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. All registrants will be notified in the event of cancellation and their registration fee will be refunded.

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