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Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting
This qualification prepares you to run procurement and contracting work in the public sector, from working out what an agency needs to buy through to managing the contract once it is signed.
- Course code: PSP40616
Where you can study this course
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- 40 campuses
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What students say
Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.
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North Metropolitan TAFE
- Campuses
- 16 campuses
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What students say
Opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, with some students finding the organisation and admin frustrating and a number unhappy with the course content.
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Canberra Institute of Technology
- Campuses
- 6 campuses
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What students say
Most students praise the trainers and teaching highly, and most also rate the cost and value well. Many like the course content, though a number of students had mixed views on the teaching.
- Campuses
- 5 campuses
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What students say
Most students praise the facilities and campus highly, while some found the organisation and admin frustrating.
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UNE Partnerships Pty Ltd
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- UNE Partnerships
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Department of Defence
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- 8 campuses
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Last reviewed 17 September 2026.
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the ones you are considering.
- Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- an interest in how public sector procurement works
- a careful approach to following processes and rules
- confidence in making decisions within your authority
- good communication skills for dealing with suppliers and agencies
What will you learn?
You learn how to plan a purchase, write and release a request for offers, assess who should get the work, and then keep the contract on track. Alongside that sits the public sector side of the job: following government processes, working within your delegation, checking compliance with legislation, and managing risk. It suits someone already handling purchasing who wants to do it without close supervision, or someone moving into a procurement team.
- Public sector values and conduct
- Identifying and treating risks
- Working within delegations
- Government buying processes
- Planning procurement
- Selecting providers and managing contracts
Units of competency (9 core, 6 elective)
The qualification is made up of 15 units. Everyone completes the 9 core units below, and the remaining 6 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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