The Diploma of Procurement and Contracting builds, consolidates and enhances participants’ knowledge and expertise in public sector procurement and contracting.
What is the course?
The PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting is designed to consolidate and enhance participants’ knowledge and understanding of the key competencies required in public sector procurement and contract management. This course will provide you with the essential skills to effectively and successfully conduct independent and self-directed work as a procurement and contract management professional.
Monash College engages AcademyGlobal as a non-RTO, third party to deliver training. AcademyGlobal is a leading provider of procurement and contract management, finance, project management and risk capability training.
This qualification is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). AcademyGlobal is Australia’s first and only Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) approved study centre. By completing the PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting with Monash College, learners are eligible to apply for exemption from six modules of the CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Course Content
promote the values and ethos of public service and establish a governance framework for complex procurement
undertake procurement and the management of contracts with integrity and in accordance with probity principles
develop a complex procurement plan
manage risk in a procurement
manage a complex procurement activity
manage and evaluate a complex procurement
negotiate successful procurement outcomes
establish, manage and finalise a complex contract
manage contractor performance.
Units of Competency
Core Units
PSPETH003: Promote the value and ethos of public service
PSPGEN049: Undertake negotiations
PSPLEG003: Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPCM008: Manage contract performance
PSPPCM009: Finalise contracts
PSPPCM010: Manage procurement risk
PSPPCM011: Plan to manage a contract
PSPPCM012: Plan for procurement outcomes
PSPPCM013: Make procurement decisions
Elective Units
BSBPUR504: Manage a supply chain
PSPGEN046: Undertake research and analysis
PSPPCM014: Participate in budget and procurement review processes
PSPPCM016: Plan and implement strategic sourcing
PSPPCM017: Plan and implement procurement category management
PSPPCM018: Conduct demand and procurement spend analysis
Course information
Program Overview
This course consists of three modules with each module being conducted over a 24-hour period. Participants receive intensive supervised instruction during the workshop which is delivered over three eight-hour training days. This course has a total of 72 hours of intensive instruction.
Mode of delivery
Virtual Classroom via Zoom or face-to-face.
Duration
Nine face to face days delivered over three blocks, with 4-8 week gap between each workshop block and 8 weeks to submit assessments after the final workshop. Expected completion timeframe of 12 months from commencement.
Volume of learning
Delivered across 3 x 3 day facilitated workshops and a self-study and assessment period post workshop.
There is a 4-8 week gap between modules to ensure sufficient time for self-study and preparation for formative and summative assessment activities. Self-study consists of 900 to 1100+ hours of unsupervised activities for the modules where learner cohorts have access to the trainers, learning resources and support.
Workshop dates
Workshop 1: 13 - 15 April
Workshop 2: 11 - 13 May
Workshop 3: 15 - 17 June
Course fees
$6,365 incl. GST.
Assessment
This qualification is delivered using a combination of presentation, group work, case studies and individual research.
There is a written assessment for each of the modules above. Assessments will take place during the course through the use of role plays, group activities, case studies and individual research. Learners also complete workplace-based projects to demonstrate competency against nationally endorsed standards. In class activities will also be used throughout the workshops to build your understanding and you will have access to facilitators during this period to assist you in completing your course.
Rob is an experienced Chief Procurement Officer, facilitator and university lecturer. He has extensive international experience across leading automotive, chemical, telecommunications, tertiary and financial services organisations. Rob has experience in executive and board director level roles, including leadership roles driving business strategy and transformation, organisational design and operating models, program management and delivery and end-to-end procurement.
In recent years, Rob has developed a particular interest in developing high performing leaders and teams as both an executive within the corporate environment and as an independent consultant, mentor and coach. In 2018, Rob was awarded the CIPS Australasia Procurement Professional of the Year Award and Ernst & Young New Zealand Procurement Professional of the Year. In 2019, Rob was the 2019 CIPS Australasia Winner for both People Development and Risk Mitigation Categories.
Paul Vorbach MCom, LLM, MBA, FAICD, FGIA FCG
Paul is a Director of AcademyGlobal, with a background in executive management in multinational commercial firms, including Deloitte (Senior Manager) and Citi (VP and Director). Paul has 25 years’ experience across consulting, financial services and management education industries.
Having conducted assignments in 20 countries on 5 continents, Paul has partnered with leaders in commerce, academia, government and the not-for-profit sector to provide programs that address their key organisational challenges and opportunities. He works with clients in the area of capability strategy, training needs analysis, program design and course delivery. His areas of expertise include finance, procurement, risk management, turnaround and restructuring.
Monash College will work with you and your trainer to provide any support you may require whilst undergoing the program.
In determining the level of support required, the following will be discussed with you:
current and former work duties
any potential issues with Language, Literacy, Numeracy or any other area
strategies for meeting the need of the individuals concerned.
If there is any doubt as to your suitability for achieving success in a study program, Monash College will utilise the ACER Core Skills Profile Testing Tool to determine precise needs. This tool has been written and validated against the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and will assess learners’ performance against the full range of the ACSF to identify key areas for focus and support. See www.acer.edu.au/cspa for details.
A USI is required by all Australians undertaking nationally recognised training. It allows students to link to a secure online record of all qualifications gained regardless of the provider. This system was implemented by the Australian Government in 2015 and shows student achievements from 1 January 2015 onwards.
As an RTO, Monash College cannot issue Certificates or Statements of Attainment without a USI. Therefore, it is mandatory that all students supply their USI upon enrolment.
Monash College is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environment. As assessments are submitted electronically via Moodle, participants are required to have their own laptop or tablet.
Competency Based Training (CBT) is an approach to teaching that focuses on allowing a student to demonstrate their ability to do something. Used in the VET sector, CBT is used to develop concrete skills and is typically based on a standard of performance expected in the workplace and industry.
CBT programs deliver qualifications that are made up of Units of Competency. Each unit defines the skills and knowledge required to effectively perform in the workplace. Assessment is based upon the learning outcomes expected from each Unit of Competency.
Unlike the traditional school system of grading assessments on a scale ranging from A to Fail, assessment of CBT determines if you have the required skills and knowledge or not yet.
Assessment is specifically conducted to determine if a student can deliver essential outcomes related to the performance criteria within each Unit of Competency. Basically, this means assessment is conducted to see whether or not a student has the required skills and knowledge to perform effectively in the workplace. If a student’s performance in the assessment does not demonstrate the requirements, rather than a fail, competency based assessment means the student is marked as ‘Not Yet Competent’, and more training is required to get to the point of being ‘Competent’. Assessors will look for evidence against which to base their judgements of competency.
The ways to demonstrate to our qualified assessors that you can perform to the required standard and be classed as ‘Competent’ or ‘Meeting Requirements’, include:
being observed as you work/perform the tasks and activities
responses to verbal questioning
written responses to theory questions
responding to a role play or case study
conducting a project
submitting a written report
compiling a portfolio of work samples
a combination of the above.
Monash College has a Training and Assessment Strategy for each of the qualifications we deliver and we outline our approaches for conducting assessment in those strategies.
Monash College trainers are appropriately qualified and all have recent and relevant industry experience.
Your trainer will play a crucial role in generating effective learning outcomes and enjoyable learning experiences.
Monash College trainers will have:
a positive and enthusiastic attitude to workplace learning and a willingness to adapt to the needs of learners and their workplace.
the ability to engage with workplace supervisors/mentors and learners throughout the program.
strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction and build relationships with supervisors/mentors and learners in order to negotiate the best outcomes for all.
Our strategies for your learning and assessment are developed in conjunction with industry taking into account industry feedback on assessment methods, trainer competencies, case studies, skills needs and current trends in industry.
We ensure our processes meet national assessment principles including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and that all courses are assessed under the competency based training and assessment criteria established under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Our practices promote flexibility in learning and assessment. This means we will work with you to provide options that are responsive to your individual needs that maximise learning outcomes and access to learning activities.
Monash College offers assessment processes that enable recognition of competencies currently held, regardless of how, when, or where the learning occurred. These are detailed below:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that involves making a judgment on the skills and knowledge an individual has as a result of past study and/or experience. The aim of RPL is to recognise your existing competencies without having to go through the complete processes of training and assessment. You will still need to provide evidence though, upon which your assessor can base their judgement. Evidence must be:
Authentic – it must be your own work.
Sufficient – it must demonstrate competence over a period of time and that the competencies can be repeated. The evidence must be enough so that the assessor can make an accurate judgement regarding competency.
Current – it must demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and skills i.e. from the present or the very-recent past.
Valid – it must be relevant to what is being assessed.
You may be eligible to apply for RPL on one or more Units of Competency in your course. Please contact rto.admin@monashcollege.edu.au to discuss your options.
Monash College recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment that have been issued by other RTOs. Credit transfer may be applied to Units of Competency and related qualifications that have been studied in the past. To apply for a direct credit transfer you will need to supply a certified copy your documentation (certificates and/or statements). For full details on the requirements for credit transfer applications, please contact: rto.admin@monashcollege.edu.au
Robert Halsall MSc, BSc (Hons), MCIPS, FCIPS
Paul Vorbach MCom, LLM, MBA, FAICD, FGIA FCG