Modification History
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New release of this Qualification released with version 6 of BSB07 Business Services Training Package. Outdated advice removed Unit codes updated:
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Description
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This qualification is designed for individuals with responsibilities for conducting purchasing activities in an organisation. They may work in any industry or organisational setting. They may have whole of procurement life cycle responsibilities or work in specific functions such as contract management or tendering. Typically those completing this qualification would report to a purchasing manager or contract manager.
Job Roles
- Procurement Officer
- Purchasing and Inventory Administrator
- Purchasing Assistant
- Purchasing Clerk
- Purchasing Officer
- Stock Control Officer.
Pathways Information
Qualification Pathways
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- BSB30107 Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualification/s
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- with vocational experience in assisting purchasing managers or coordinators to conduct purchasing activities but without formal purchasing qualifications.
Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:
- Accounts Clerk
- Administrative Officer
- Customer Service Advisor
- Personal Assistant
- Small Business Assistant
- Student Services Officer.
This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
- BSB51507 Diploma of Purchasing.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , Legislative , Regulatory or Certification Considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Qualification Code and Title The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
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Total number of units = 10 3 core units plus 7 elective units 5 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below. The remaining 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. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Core units IT Use BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions Purchasing and Contracting BSBPUR401B Plan purchasing BSBPUR402B Negotiate contracts Elective units Customer Service BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies BSBCUS402B Address customer needs BSBCUS403B Implement customer service standards Financial Administration BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity General Administration BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources IT Use BSBITU401A Design and develop complex text documents Occupational Health and Safety BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace Purchasing and Contracting BSBPUR403B Conduct international purchasing Relationship Management BSBREL401A Establish networks Research BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information Risk Management BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes Sustainability BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Workplace Effectiveness BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness Writing BSBWRT401A Write complex documents Imported Units PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information PSPPROC406B Procure goods and services PSPPROC407A Establish procurement need PSPPROC408A Develop requests for offers PSPPROC409A Receive and select offers PSPPROC410A Administer contracts |
