Certificate IV in Business Procurement
Develop essential business procurement skills and launch your dynamic career with BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Procurement). Study online at Swinburne Open Education.
Course code: BSB40120
Delivery mode: Online
Course duration: 18 months
Qualification: Certificate IV
Eligibility: This course is not available to international students
Nationally recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology
Assessments
Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions
Portfolio of evidence
Written reports
Case studies
Video and audio role plays and demonstrations.
Learn sought-after business procurement skills and launch your dynamic career with a nationally recognised Certificate IV.
This online business course with a specialisation in procurement will equip you with skills, knowledge and a nationally recognised qualification to launch your career in strategically outsourcing technologies and services. Enjoy the flexibility of studying online at your own pace, and gain a nationally recognised qualification - the (BSB40120) Cert. IV in Business (Procurement).
Procurement is a dynamic profession that’s vital to the success of many businesses. With growth in outsourcing local and international product manufacturing, digital technologies and other key services, skilled procurement staff are highly sought after across Australia and worldwide. Develop skills from building and maintaining relationships, procurement planning and procedures, right through to developing and managing contracts. Study online and continue your current work and life balance. Enrol for this online business procurement course. Earn your Certificate IV with Swinburne Open Education.
This course is not available to International students.
Skills you'll learn
Build and maintain business relationships
Apply project procurement procedures
Select providers and develop contracts
Write complex documents and manage contracts.
Your career opportunities
Purchasing officer
Distribution centre supervisor
Supply management officer
Warehouse team leader
Procurement officer
Import/export coordinator.
Start your business procurement career
Source: Career outcome information from Your Career (Oct 2023).
Why study Certificate IV in Business Procurement online
This online business procurement course equips you with skills, knowledge and a nationally recognised qualification to launch your career in strategically outsourcing technologies and services.
Develop skills from building and maintaining relationships, procurement planning and procedures, right through to developing and managing contracts.
Our flexible online study allows you to continue with your current role while you study.
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Online course modules
Once you have enrolled in this online course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.
This business procurement course contains 12 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 6 core units and 6 elective units.
Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers. These workers may be within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs).
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with procurement for a project. It involves identifying procurement requirements, assisting with supplier selection, conducting procurement activities, and assisting with procurement finalisation activities for the project.
BSBPRC401 Plan procurement
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify suppliers, determine procurement methods, establish a plan and prepare for procurement activities.
PSPPCM006 Select providers and develop contracts
This unit describes the skills required to select preferred providers as a result of a formal request for offer process. It includes evaluating offers, obtaining approvals, developing and formalising contractual arrangements, and debriefing the market and other stakeholders.
PSPPCM007 Manage contracts
This unit describes the skills required to manage contracts. It includes undertaking preparations, establishing and maintaining contract management arrangements, monitoring and maintaining contract performance, and completing and reviewing contracts.
Course requirements
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