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Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)

Study Method Online
Provider Swinburne Open Education
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
Swinburne Open Education

Course overview

Procurement is a dynamic profession that's vital to the success of many businesses. With the growth of outsourcing for local and international product manufacturing, digital technologies, and other key services, skilled procurement professionals are in high demand across Australia and worldwide.

The Certificate IV in Business (Procurement) will equip you with skills, knowledge and a nationally recognised qualification to launch your career in strategically outsourcing technologies and services. You'll develop valuable skills such as procurement planning, building and maintaining relationships, managing procurement procedures, and developing and overseeing contracts.

Enjoy the flexibility of studying online at your own pace while maintaining your work-life balance.

This course is not available to international students.

Job outcomes

  • Purchasing officer
  • Distribution centre supervisor
  • Supply management officer
  • Warehouse team leader
  • Procurement officer
  • Import/export coordinator

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What you'll learn

  • Build and maintain business relationships
  • Apply project procurement procedures
  • Select providers and develop contracts
  • Write complex documents and manage contracts

Recognitions

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

12 to 18 months, self-paced.

Delivery

This course is delivered fully online. You can study on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile — anywhere, anytime. The online learning platform provides natively accessible content including written text, diagrams, instructional videos, and formative activities. Learning is supported by regular trainer-led online sessions, a monthly Course Spotlight video, and access to student forums.

Entry requirements

There are no formal requirements for this Certificate IV in Procurement qualification. However, participants must be 18 years old or over.

This course is not available to international students.

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Course features

  • Study on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile
  • Connect one-to-one with your trainer for personalised guidance
  • View monthly Course Spotlight videos recorded by your trainer
  • Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages
  • Balance work, family, social life and study
  • Extensions of up to 6 months (3 months per extension) available if needed

Professional Recognition

NRT — Nationally Recognised Training. This qualification is nationally recognised and awarded by Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059).

Assessment

  • Short answer questions
  • Projects
  • Written reports
  • Case studies
  • Video and audio role plays

Materials

Students must meet the following IT requirements:

  • Desktop or laptop: Latest version of Chrome or Safari; Microsoft Office (2010 or higher); Adobe PDF Reader
  • Mobile or tablet: Latest version of Chrome or Safari; latest version of Android or iOS. Note: students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop, or have a Dropbox account.

Subjects

This procurement course contains 12 online modules, which have been designed to cover 12 units of competency — 6 core units and 6 elective units. Once enrolled, you can access the online platform and start with the first module. Each module must be completed before the next becomes available.

Core Units
BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBTEC404Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWRT411Write complex documents
BSBXCM401Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBPEF401Manage personal health and wellbeing
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBPMG427Apply project procurement procedures
BSBPRC401Plan procurement
PSPPCM006Select providers and develop contracts
PSPPCM007Manage contracts

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Payment options

If you are less than halfway through your enrolment period and the course is not working out, you can opt out of the second half and reduce your course fee liability to 50% of the total course fee. Refer to the Student Agreement for full terms and conditions.

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About Swinburne Open Education

We are focused on helping more and more Australians achieve their career aspirations and ensuring they’re prepared for future workforce needs. We support you to achieve your career goals, from work-integrated learning, to work placement. We’ve partnered with industry experts that need people like you, now.

Swinburne Open Education courses are delivered and assessed by UP Education, one of the largest private education groups in the Asia-Pacific. All qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia and are awarded by Swinburne University of Technology.

Together, UP Education and Swinburne University of Technology have established Swinburne Open Education – a world-class, online native learning platform, to help you reach your career goals, anytime, anywhere.

Swinburne University of Technology is a registered training organisation (RTO 3059)

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