First Nations
Sydney First Nations Procurement Forum
Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm (AEST)
Duration: 105 min
Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)
PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement & Contracting
Course Overview
Who It's For
Targeted at early-career procurement professionals with 1+ years experience in procurement, contracting, or public sector compliance roles. Ideal for council staff building foundational skills to operate independently in procurement environments.
Key Benefits
Master procurement planning, provider selection, and contract management
Build public sector compliance, risk management, and delegation skills
Gain entry-level credential for procurement and contracting careers
Pathway to Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
Apply skills immediately to council tender processes and contract administration
Course Structure
| Entry Requirements | Delivery Format |
|---|---|
18+ years old | Blended learning over 52 weeks |
| 1+ years recent professional experience | 12 face-to-face training days (9AM-5PM, Sydney LGP office or Zoom) |
| Basic computing skills (Word, Excel, email, internet) | 2x online academic support sessions per unit (2 hours each, mandatory) |
| Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) test | Self-paced assessments (6-8 hours/week average) |
| Pre-enrolment interview with Head of Training | Christmas/New Year holidays excluded from timeline |
Course Units
This course consists of 15 units (9 core + 6 electives) over 52 weeks.
Credit Transfer / Recognition of Prior Learning:
For more information on credit transfer, or RPL, please read our Student Handbook, or speak with directly with our training team.
Course details
- Duration: 52 Weeks
- Fees: $5,500 (GST exempt)
- Study Mode: Face-to-face / Online
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