Procurement Qualifications: Applications Open for 2023-24
LGP will continue its partnership with Major Training Services Pty. Ltd. (code 90748) to deliver the following procurement qualifications in 2023-24. A brief snapshot is given below for your reference. For more details, please click here.
| Qualifications / Details | PSP60616 Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting- Next Intake Starts on 12 Dec 2023 |
PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting- Next Intake Starts on 01 Aug 2023 |
PSP40616 Certificate-IV in Procurement and Contracting- Next Intake TBC EOI Invited |
| Overview | This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies required by personnel responsible for the management of strategic procurement in public sector organisations. | This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies required for independent and self-directed work as a procurement and contract manager in the public sector. It is suitable for individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled duties in a procurement and contracting environment. | This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those responsible for the procurement of goods and services. It covers the broad range of skills required to operate without supervision in a procurement and contracting environment. |
| Prerequisite | Hold a min. Cert IV or higher qualification to meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements or complete an LLN assessment prior to the course.
Five years’ recent work experience in conducting government or private sector procurement activities. Are currently working in teams within business units with established business plans, policies and business processes and have met the minimum standards for performance in their current roles. Have completed training provided by the employer on Work, Health and Safety arrangements, fraud awareness, sustainability programs, financial management arrangement. |
Hold a min. Cert IV or higher qualification to meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements (or sit the LLN Level 4 assessment prior to course).
Three years’ work experience in a procurement or business role and are looking to broaden the procurement/contracting skills and knowledge. Are working in Teams within business units with established business plans, policies, and business processes. Have met the minimum standards for performance in current roles. |
Hold a min. Cert IV or higher qualification to meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements (or sit the LLN Level 4 assessment prior to course).
One years’ recent work experience in a procurement or business role. Are currently working in teams within business units with established business plans, policies, and business processes. |
| Delivery period | This 1.5-2 years course will be delivered at an accelerated pace over 12 full days (9.00 AM to 4.30 PM) during the following three blocks. Additional time needed to work through the assessments. Module 1: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 – Fri, 15 Dec 2023 Module 2: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 – Fri, 09 Feb 2024 Module 3: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 – Fri, 29 Mar 2024 |
This 1-2 years course will be delivered at an accelerated pace over 12 full days (8.30 AM to 4.30 PM) during the following three blocks. Additional time needed to work through the assessments.
Module 1: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 – Fri, 04 Aug 2023 |
Dates TBC |
| CIPS Career Pathway | LGP has entered into an agreement with Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), global professional body for the procurement and supply profession, to extend the professional benefits to people doing accredited procurement qualifications through us. | ||
| Course Fee/ person | $5,500 (GST Free) | $5,100 (GST Free) | $5,100 (GST Free) |
| Venue | LGP Office (Level 11, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000). The participants have the option to attend the course (partial/full) remotely via Zoom.
PS: Should the government restrictions due to COVID be imposed and or border closed at any point in time, we will shift to online delivery without any change in the schedule. |
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| Enrolment | Click here to register online. | Click here to register online | Click here to register EOI |
Non-accredited public courses- Sydney/Online (Upcoming courses)
LGP offers a range of short non-accredited courses in procurement, contracting and project management. The contents have been designed specifically for local government
sector and are delivered in a workshop format by extremely qualified and experienced facilitators.
Procurement and Contracting in Local Government- The Essentials (Thursday 25 May 2023): This full -day course focusses on the key aspects of procurement and contracting, specifically relevant in the local government sector. It aims at building foundation knowledge and skills around the essentials of procurement and administration of the contracts through the two modules covered
Course fee (per person): $650.00 (plus GST).
Duration: Full-day (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Venue: LGP Office, Sydney CBD with the option to attend online via Zoom
Registration: Click here
Bidding for Government Contracts (Thursday 22 June 2023): This course targeted at the potential suppliers covers the basic principles, processes and best practices in bidding for government contracts. The objective of this course is to provide insights about public sector procurement from the buyer’s perspective as to what is required, how the proposals are considered, the tender evaluation process, preparing and submitting bids. The experienced trainers assist the participants to develop skills and confidence in bid writing.
Course fee (per person): $650.00 (plus GST).
Duration: Full-day (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Venue: LGP Office, Sydney CBD with the option to attend online via Zoom
Registration: Click here
Access the full LGP Training Calendar here.
Customised onsite training
For convenience of the clients and to make training more economically viable, LGTA has been delivering the following modules onsite as well. As required, client specific contents, case studies, policies and procedures can also be incorporated to contextualise the delivery.
| Procurement in Local Government: The Essentials Contracting in Local Government: The Essentials Procurement Planning and Specification Development Tender Evaluation and Contract Awarding Procurement and Contracting in Local Government- The Essentials Procurement Life Cycle in Local Government- The Essentials |
Procurement Planning & Specification Development and ender Evaluation and Contract Awarding Advanced Contracting in Local Government The Essentials of Project Management Bidding for Government Contracts Probity in Procurement ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Training |
Please click here to register for the course/s you are interested in getting delivered onsite at your location.
eLearning program
This flexible training option helps in building and refreshing the underpinning knowledge of procurement and contracting function in NSW Local Government sector. Apart from the standard program available on subscription basis, we have the option to tailor the contents to include council specific processes, policies, procedures, guidelines etc. Over the last two years, we have rolled out the custom versions of this program for some of the councils and have received outstanding feedback.
Get a first-hand feel of this program! Click here to request for a trial access. When ready, please click here for subscription.
For more information or assistance, please contact Niv Roy, Head of Training on 0406 621 023, or Training Team on 02 8270 8749.