Qualification Description

This qualification is suitable for individuals working in a range of roles including purchasing officers, stock control officers, purchasing assistants and inventory administrators.

They may work in any industry or organisational setting and may be responsible for all or a part of a procurement life cycle. Typically those completing this qualification would report to a purchasing manager or contract manager.

 

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

 

Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSB41607 - Certificate IV in Purchasing	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.	24/Mar/2015
Is superseded by BSB41618 - Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)		26/Sep/2018

Package Rules

Total number of units = 10 

3 core units  plus

7 elective units, of which: 

 

• 5 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
• 2 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level
• if not listed below, 1 elective unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

 

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.