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When: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May 2024

Time: 9.00AM - 5.00PM

Standard Fee (incl. GST) $1,145.00
Group Fee (incl. GST) $1,050.00 per person * (Minimum 3 people)

* Contact IPAA NSW at [email protected] for group bookings

Pre-training Requirements

• Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of Procurement Certification Program (PCP) Level 1.
• To discuss direct entry into PCP Level 2, please email [email protected] or call (07) 3215 3604.
• Pre-Reading: QLD PCP Procurement policy 2023 click here
  

Overview

PCP Level 2, Intermediate Procurement builds on the procurement skills introduced in PCP Level 1 Procurement Fundamentals. This course is aimed at those staff purchasing low-medium value/low risk items from standing offer arrangements (SOA). This course develops the skill set of the intermediate procurement officer and involves:

• Delivery mode: Two days face-to-face or online facilitated.
• Workbook completion: Your in-class attendance and participation will require workbook sign off from your facilitator.
• Assessment: This course requires the submission of an assessment project within eight weeks of completing the course.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Identify the essential phases in the strategic sourcing cycle
• Plan a low risk, low value procurement process procurement activity.
• Understand value for money arising from low risk/low value purchases
• Implement a procurement plan that reflects the Queensland Government legislative and policy environment
• Draft specifications, go to market, and select suppliers for small-medium size procurements
• Undertake basic contract administration, contract management planning and performance management of contractors
• Understand how to conduct risk assessments and an introduction to the concept of total-cost-of-ownership.
• Understand ethics and fair dealing, and how to incorporate sustainability in procurement.
• Act within own delegations and refer issues to higher authority when necessary.

Topics Covered

• Ethics and fair dealing
• Sustainable procurement overview
• Analysis to achieve value for money
• Introduction to contract law
• Co-ordinating procurement
• Procurement planning
• Conducting the procurement
• Manage the contract
• Complete contractual arrangements

Virtual Classroom Requirements

Students have the option to attend this course face-to-face or online facilitated. If you have multiple participants attending from the same location, it may be useful to set up a shared virtual classroom. To set up a virtual classroom from a shared locating, each physical location requires:

• Internet connection: Any network connection 4G or better.
• Hardware: PC with a web-camera, microphone, and capacity to run Zoom
• Monitor: Appropriately sized monitor or screen to support attendee numbers.

Additional Information

• Class size: Min: 12 participants; Max: 18 participants.
• Individual and group bookings: Individual bookings are a per person cost. Group bookings are a per person cost for a group of three or more participants from the same agency.
• Course cancellations: If a scheduled course does not reach the minimum registration of 12 participants, registered participants will be advised no later than one week prior to course start date. 

In-House Course Delivery

 In-house training can also be provided directly to your organisation at a MINIMUM cost of $13,306.36 (ex. GST), plus $60.00 per person for assessment fees. Maximum class size of 18 applies. Prices exclude facilitator travel to your venue of choice, and any venue and catering costs. Contact [email protected] or on (02) 8066 1900 for more information.

 Please note: Successful completion of Level 1 online training is a pre-requisite requirement to attend PCP Level 2 in-house training.

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 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. 

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