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

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Course Structure

Entry RequirementsDelivery 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 TrainingChristmas/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. 

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Course details

  • Duration: 52 Weeks
  • Fees: $5,500 (GST exempt)
  • Study Mode: Face-to-face / Online
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Upcoming events

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Networking Event

Orange Procurement & Engineering Networking Meeting

Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Time: 8:30 am - 3:15 am (AEST)

Duration: -315 min

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Networking Event

Disaster Response & Recovery Hybrid Networking Meeting

Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (AEST)

Duration: 2 hr

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Training Session

The Essentials of Project Management

Date: Monday, 22nd June 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (AEST)

Duration: 7 hr

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