Certificate IV in Government (Procurement & Contracting) PSP42412

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1 Certificate IV in Government (Procurement & Contracting) PSP42412 Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) for Local Government NSW has been developed to specifically meet the needs of purchasing related staff in NSW councils. It is a customised qualification covering information on the Local Government Act, Local Government (General) Regulation, Policies and Procedures relevant to Local Government Sector. Certificate IV in Government (Procurement & Contracting) is a nationally recognised qualification from the Public Sector Training Package. This new specialist qualification covers the competencies required of personnel responsible for the procurement of goods or services in the Local Government Sector. Cert IV Training Dates: Training Costs & Venue Block 1 / June 2015 Cost: $4200 plus GST Block 2 / June 2015 Training Venue: Block 3 / July 2015 Local Government House Block 3 / August 2015 Level 8/28 Margaret Street, Sydney Units of Competency Required: PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations PSPGOV422A Apply government processes PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector PSPPROC411A Plan Procurement PSPPROC412A Prepare and develop request for offer PSPPROC413A Select providers PSPPROC414A Manage contracts Electives: PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information PSPFIN401A Use public sector financial processes PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication skills PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation PSPPROC405C Dispose of assets PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients Registrations and Information: Local Government Procurement, Shalan Rao, Business Manager Training Phone: Mob: , info@lgp.org.au Bayley & Associates Pty Ltd, Registered Training Organisation, Ph. (02) Further details about the Cert IV Qualification are on the following pages.

2 Information Sheet PSP42412 Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) Who Should Do This Qualification? Bayley s Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) has been extensively customised to suit local government and is ideal if you are currently employed as a: Local government procurement officer or contract manager Local government financial or project manager Local government employee seeking a good understanding of procurement and contract management processes This Certificate IV qualification will develop skills to enable you to: plan, conduct and manage procurement processes develop and manage contracts for the delivery of goods and services identify, plan for and manage risks in the procurement process exercise delegations You will gain a clear understanding of the legislative and policy framework which regulates local government procurement and contracting processes and will be able to conduct your procurement and contracting activities within the rules. Your Career Our qualification provides an excellent practical foundation for your procurement and contracting career in local government. Many other government sectors also place value on this qualification. Why Choose Bayley? Our trainers are all experienced, qualified, practical and enthusiastic about their profession. Our participants are routinely impressed at how potentially dull subjects can be brought to life by our trainers. Bayley specialises in procurement, contacting and financial management and has been preeminent in these fields for more than 15 years. Employers recognise the quality of Bayley qualifications. We are chosen by people serious about their speciality.

3 Course Structure This course contains the following 9 required units and 6 elective units. Required Units PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations PSPGOV422A Apply government processes PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector PSPPROC411A Plan procurement PSPPROC412A Develop and distribute requests for offers PSPPROC413A Select providers and develop contracts PSPPROC414A Manage contracts Elective Units PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients PSPPROC405C Dispose of assets PSPFIN401A Use public sector financial processes PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation We may be able to offer different electives for in house groups and RPL candidates. Please contact us to discuss options. Materials were very good. The people who put this course together have spent a lot of time thinking about ALL aspects. Entry Requirements To successfully complete this qualification, you must have at least a functional level of English suited to the workplace (reading, writing, understanding and speaking). Our experience also shows that the best results from this program come when you: are at least 20 years of age have some relevant work experience on which to draw have the capacity for independent learning have the capacity for group work (for face to face delivery)

4 Connected to Industry We work closely with employer representatives to ensure that the skills you learn on our courses are applicable in the workplace. With their assistance, we develop training scenarios and activities that are closely relevant to actual situations you might encounter in the real work world. Because of this, you do not need to be currently employed in a government role to be able to complete this qualification, although it is usually advantageous to your progress if you are able to draw on work experience as you study. When you attain a Bayley qualification, both you and your employer can be confident that you will have the practical skills needed to effectively perform your work role and not just a piece of paper. Procurement and Contract Management Association We strongly support professionalism and believe that this starts with being appropriately qualified. The Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) meets the minimum entry standard for Qualified Membership of the Australian Association of Procurement and Contract Management (AAPCM). Further details are available at The course and assessment were excellent and will provide me with an edge in the workplace.

5 Course Delivery Methods We will offer face to face training for you to obtain your Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting): Face to face classroom training at Local Government House, Sydney Face to Face The course duration is 11 days, delivered in 2 and 3 day blocks) over a period of approximately 3 months. You will learn by a combination of instructor led presentation, reading key materials, group discussion, individual assessment tasks, group assessment tasks and other learning activities. Most people complete the work in the time allocated in class, minimising the need for homework. The last 3 days of the course are an assessment workshop. You will be required to undertake some preparatory research within your organisation, in addition to preparing a presentation you will make in the workshop. This may require up to 5 hours of your time outside class. All other assessment requirements are self-contained and can be completed during the assessment workshop. We offer this course in conjunction with Local Government Procurement. Dates for upcoming courses can be found on our web site and the LGP website. Minimum class size for a course to run is 8 participants. Maximum class size is 15 participants. To Enrol Face to Face Simply contact LGP by or on for a registration form, then complete and return it. Face to Face programs are held at Local Government House Level 8 28 Margaret Street Sydney. This

6 Presenter DEFINITELY made the training enjoyable. Procurement would be a topic susceptible to being boring with the wrong presenter. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) You may have acquired some or all of the competencies that make up this qualification through work experience, life experience or other training that you have completed. If this is the case, you may be eligible for RPL. This means you may not need to attend training in those units where you are able to demonstrate that you are already competent. At Bayley, we have a well-developed, flexible RPL process that saves experienced people time, frustration and costs. Each RPL candidate brings a unique experience, and we will work with you on that basis. To Enrol - RPL Please contact us so we can discuss the RPL arrangements that are best for you. Course Costs: Face to Face: $4200 plus GST Discounts and Payment Arrangements We offer discounts for group enrolments and to AAPCM members and repeat clients. We also offer personal payment plans. Please contact us to discuss how we can assist. LGP Contact: Shalan Rao Business Manager Training and Consulting Local Government Procurement Phone: Mob: srao@lgp.org.au Web: