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Diploma of Procurement & Contracting

When: Commencing 25th May 2022

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Workshop dates: 25-27 May, 22-24 June and 18-20 July 2022 (9 days total) 

Delivered via Zoom interactive workshop

Professional & Associate Members $6,690.00 (incl. GST)
Affiliate Members $6,890.00 (incl. GST)
Non Members $7,090.00 (incl. GST)


If you are a NSW public sector employee, then you are eligible for Affiliate membership free of charge. Click here to join.

Group pricing is available for 3 registrants minimum: $6,690.00 (incl. GST) per registrant.
Please contact IPAA NSW for group bookings 
on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected]

This course is also available for in-house delivery. For more information please contact the Learning team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected] for a quote.

Course Overview

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies required for independent and self-directed work as a procurement and contract manager in the public sector. It is suitable for individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled duties in a procurement and contracting environment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Establish a governance framework for a complex procurement
  • Develop a complex procurement plan
  • Manage risk in a procurement
  • Manage a complex procurement activity
  • Evaluate a complex procurement
  • Negotiate successful procurement outcomes
  • Manage a complex contract
  • Manage contractor performance.

This training is delivered through a mixture of presentation, group work, case studies and individual research in a partnering arrangement with accessUTS (RTO ID No 90811).


 
 


This training forms part of the NSW Public Sector Procurement Training


"Great learning experience, enjoyed the 3 days, it was valuable."
Recent learner feedback

"I gained a much deeper understanding of the procurement process and the considerations that are 'required'."
Recent learner feedback

"Gaining a Diploma opens career pathways that will allow me to move from training into more procurement focused roles"
Recent learner feedback


Course Facilitator

Paul Vorbach MCom, LLM, MBA, FAICD, FGIA, FCG
Paul is a director, Academy Global and honorary professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He has delivered training in procurement and contract management throughout Australia across all levels of government. Paul has developed the official procurement and contract management curriculum for NSW and QLD Governments and created the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting for the University of Technology Sydney, which he delivers and assesses. In addition to his strong training credentials, Paul brings deep practical, technical and governance experience across public and private sector procurement, contract management, finance and risk management systems and processes. Paul has previously held senior management roles at Deloitte and Citigroup.

Guest Speakers (past and present)


We have also been fortunate to be able to draw on the expertise of the following guest speakers:

  • Eric Blackburn, Procurement Specialist World Bank
  • Andrea Patrick, CPO NSW Department of Education
  • Lewis Rangott, Executive Director (Corruption Prevention) NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption
  • Michelle Robinson, Director, Supplier Development, NSW Communities & Justice
  • Siju Johny, CPO Transgrid
  • Jo Bailey, Director, Progressive Systems (previous CPO NSW Department of Education)
  • Robert Halsall, previous CPO Westpac New Zealand

Target Audience

This nine day (three x three days) program is aimed at professional procurement and contract management officers who are experienced in NSW public sector procurement and/or have completed the Introduction to NSW Public Sector Procurement eLearning course.

Assessment

Assessment encompasses group work conducted in class including presentations on researched topics and work based tasks completed outside of the face to face sessions.

Program accreditation

This qualification is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). After completing the UTS PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting, students only need to complete two modules of the CIPS Level 4 Diploma, to receive both qualifications, CIPS Diploma membership status and progression to higher qualifications.


 

Units in the Program

  • PSPETH003    Promote the values 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
  • PSPGEN046    Undertake research and analysis
  • PSPPCM014    Participate in budget and procurement review process
  • PSPPCM016    Plan and implement strategic sourcing
  • PSPPCM017    Plan and implement procurement category management
  • PSPPCM018    Conduct demand and procurement spend analysis
  • BSBPUR504    Manage a supply chain

Enquiries: For more information on our learning programs, please contact the IPAA NSW Learning Team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected].
When
25/05/2022 9:00 AM - 22/07/2022 5:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Via Zoom NSW AUSTRALIA
Online registration not available.
Terms and Conditions
Payments

Payment is required prior to attending the event or course. Please contact an IPAA NSW staff member if an exception is required.

Payments - Online Events

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Online Events

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Cancellation policy - Events
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the event – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the event – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the event – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the event are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Scheduled Courses
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the start date – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the start date – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the start date – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the start date are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Self-paced Courses
  • Cancellations are not permitted.

Note: If you do not cancel and do not attend and event or course, 100% of the fee must be paid.

Transfer policy - Events
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Substitute nominees may attend in your place where deemed appropriate; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.
Transfer policy - Scheduled Courses
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Your course registration can be transferred to another course without penalty if requested more than 10 business days prior to the course start date. Otherwise, the above cancellation policy applies. Transfers can only be requested when the course fee has been paid in full.
  • Transferring your registration to another person can be done at any time without penalty if nominee details are provided within a minimum of 2 business days prior to the course start date. Transferring from a member to a non-member will result in a fee increase in line with the non-member course fee.
Transfer policy - Self-paced Courses 
  • Transfers to another course are not allowed for self-paced courses.
We may in our discretion waive cancellation charges in exceptional circumstances, but we will not waive cancellation charges on account of work commitments.

Program Changes

IPAA NSW reserves the right to change programs/speakers/venue, or to cancel programs if the enrolment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. All registrants will be notified in the event of cancellation and their registration fee will be refunded.

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