This specialist qualification covers the competencies required of personnel responsible for the procurement of goods or services. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance.
15 units of competency are required for this qualification: 9 core units 6 elective units Choose 6 electives from the list below: at least 1 unit from Group A the remaining elective units: from Groups A and Group B from Certificate IV or Diploma level, or from elsewhere within this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course ** **For this qualification, a maximum of 1 unit from a CertificateIII level may be used. For individuals working in local government, consideration should be given to selecting elective units from the Local Government Training Package. | |
Core units | |
Uphold and support the values and principles of public service | |
Identify and treat risks | |
Exercise delegations | |
Apply government processes | |
Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector | |
Plan procurement | |
Develop and distribute requests for offers | |
Select providers and develop contracts | |
Manage contracts | |
Elective units | |
Group A Elective Units (Research and analysis) | |
Gather and analyse information | |
Conduct market research | |
Group B Elective Units (General) | |
Use public sector financial processes | |
Use resources to achieve work unit goals | |
Use advanced workplace communication strategies | |
Develop internal and external networks | |
Administer simple projects | |
Support policy implementation | |
Contribute to policy development | |
Dispose of assets | |
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