Superseded by BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

Qualification Description

This qualification is suited to those working as purchasers, contract administrators and procurement officers. In this role, individuals use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions, to a defined range of unpredictable problems and to analyse information from a variety of sources to drive organisational outcomes. They may provide guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

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.

Package Rules

Total number of units = 12 

5 core unit  plus

7 elective units, of which: 

• 6 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
• 1 elective unit 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 unit may be selected from either any Certificate IV or Diploma qualification.
• 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.