Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)

PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

Course Overview

Who It's For

Targeted at procurement professionals with Cert IV and 2+ years experience in procurement, contracting, or public sector compliance roles. Ideal for council staff advancing to independent procurement and contract management positions.

 

Key Benefits

  • Master public sector procurement strategy, risk management, and contract performance

  • Lead negotiations, compliance, and strategic sourcing initiatives

  • Gain specialised public sector credential for senior procurement roles

  • Pathway to Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

  • Apply skills directly to council tendering, contracts, and governance challenges

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Course Structure

Entry RequirementsDelivery Format

18+ years old

Blended learning over 52 weeks
Cert IV Procurement/Contracting and 2+ years 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 13 units (9 core + 4 electives) over 52 weeks.

Credit Transfer / Recognition of Prior Learning:

For more information on credit transfer, or RPL, please speak 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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First Nations

Canberra First Nations Procurement Forum

Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026

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Training Session

Procurement and Contracting in Local Government - The Essentials

Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (AEST)

Duration: 7 hr 30 min

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Webinar

VendorPanel & Contract Usage Training

Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (AEST)

Duration: 60 min

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