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BSB41615 Certificate IV in Purchasing

Why choose Orion Training?

Trusted and respectedOrion Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and has been providing specialised training Australia wide since 2002. Since Orion started operating, we have helped thousands of people become qualified! With over 50 qualifications on scope, Orion Training has courses and/or skill sets that cater for a wide range of industries and job outcomes.

Nationally recognised qualificationsYou can be assured that your course meets the standards required to be nationally recognised! All courses at Orion Training have been developed in consultation with industry and are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Expert training in your industryYour training will be delivered by a qualified Trainer and Assessor with real-world experience in your chosen industry. Your Trainer and Assessor will have the vocational competencies to at least the level of your chosen qualification. A trainer’s vocational competency means that they have the particular skills and knowledge relevant to the industry area in which they are delivering training.

Customised training to suit your needsWe value every student as an individual learner. This means we get to know you and will design your training to suit your specific learning needs. Even if you haven’t studied since high school, we’ll take the time to help you learn how to study again.

Helpful Support ServicesThe team at Orion are there to guide you through your course and provide you with help and support whenever you need it. You won’t be alone on this journey towards getting qualified!

Flexible study While we encourage you to keep a consistent study routine, we understand that sometimes life can get in the way of your commitments. At Orion Training you can complete your study where you want, when you want and at your own pace.

Inspiring and engaging course workWe have developed our courses to provide you with holistic training, including theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of your industry. This means you will learn about your industry and gain skills to get you ready for your dream job!

Fantastic communicationThe team at Orion Training strives to respond to student enquiries as quickly as possible, meaning you won’t be left wondering how to progress! We also ensure all students are kept informed about their course information and progression. This makes gaining your qualification as stress-free as possible!

Training & Assessment ServicesWorkplace Training and Assessment visitsWorkplace or on-the-job training simply means participants are applying theory to their daily tasks and up-skilling using work based activities. Orion offers three (3) service levels catering for the needs of learners from those with minimal experience to existing workers with extensive experience.

Distance LearningDistance delivery via correspondence allows participants to use a comprehensive set of paper-based learning resources that will guide learners through assessment tasks and supporting content. Learners can access support from trainers via email or phone if it is required.

eLearning (online)eLearning allows participants to access and interact with learning materials through an online learning system to achieve the assessment outcomes. Students are issued with a username and password via email so they can access the Orion eLearning system from any computer with internet access. Students’ progress is monitored by trainers through the system and they will provide feedback and assistance as required. Students may also seek support from trainers via email and phone.

Recognition of Prior LearningRPL is the process of gathering evidence of existing skill sets gained through any formal or informal training that can be aligned to the units of competency which make up the qualification. If assessed as competent through RPL students do not have to undertake formal training and assessment activities in order to obtain competency in the unit.

Mixed Delivery Blended or mixed-mode learning is a combination of some or all of the available methodologies so students, in conjunction with trainers, can select the best possible mix of delivery styles which meets their needs. This will be negotiated with participants as part of the Training Needs Analysis process to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.

Short courses Courses are structured training sessions covering specific topics and skill sets. Usually delivered over a single day (7 hours) the courses are designed to provide practical skills and develop knowledge across defined content areas. Short courses are held regularly at Orion.

Classroom based learningClassroom based learning is structured to have maximum of 20 students per class. This enables face to face training, with trainer and resources readily available at our head office branch based in Yeerongpilly.

There are a number of funded programs and incentives focused on investing in skills that align with real job opportunities and boosting the skills of the existing workforce. Orion Training is a Pre-qualified Supplier of several government funded programs for jobseekers and existing workers.If you’re unsure about your eligibility for funding, it is highly recommended that you contact Orion for a full eligibility check to ensure that you don’t miss out on any opportunity for assistance with course fees.

Certificate 3 GuaranteeThe Certificate 3 Guarantee program gives eligible Queenslanders access to a government subsidised training place, up to and including their first post-school certificate III level qualification. The Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidy is paid to the training provider to reduce the cost of training for the student. The amount of subsidy provided by the Certificate 3 Guarantee Program will vary depending on the qualification and demand for skilled workers in a particular industry.

Higher Level Skills ProgramThe Higher Level Skills Program provides a government subsidy to support eligible Queenslanders to access one subsidised training place in a selected certificate IV level or above qualification, or a priority skill set. The aim is to assist individuals to gain the higher level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in priority industries or to transition to university. Employers may also be able to access training to address workforce development needs. Subsidies are provided for a select number of certificate IV, diploma and advanced diploma level qualifications, and priority skill sets critical to productivity within the workplace. Students are required to contribute to the cost of their training via a small Co-contribution fee, concessional students are eligible for a reduction in the Co-contribution fee.

Funding for Training delivered in the Workplace

Employee funding – User ChoiceThe User Choice program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training for eligible Apprentices and Trainees. Eligible new employees or existing workers enter a legally binding Training Contract with their employer and receive structured training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

New employee funding – Commonwealth IncentivesThe User Choice program works in conjunction with the Commonwealth Australian Apprenticeship System. Commonwealth Incentives are claimed by employers at set points of a structured training program – three (3) months from the commencement date and on completion of a nationally recognised qualification. Incentives support the cost of training and minimise out of pocket training expenses for employers.

Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills ProgramThe Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills funding can be accessed for new and existing employees for workplace training. Available to eligible Queenslanders, these programs offer participants with a broad range of qualification options, and the opportunity to complete a higher level qualification to support career progression.

Government Funded Training

Course Fees & Payment Options

Orion Training offers flexible payment options for students to pay for their course fees. Our main priority is for all students to have the ability to commence training and begin to progress through their course regardless of financial limitations.

If you have any concerns in regards to the cost of study, we encourage you contact our office for assistance. Our accounts department will work with you to arrange an interest free payment plan to suit your specific needs.

Payment methodsOrion Training can accept payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Credit Card. Please be advised that credit card payments are facilitated through StrataPay and incur a 1.8% surcharge.

VET Tuition AssuranceAll Orion Training qualifications have VET Tuition Assurance with ACPET (Australian Council for Private Education and Training). This is to protect VET students in the event that Orion Training ceases to provide a VET course of study in which a VET student is enrolled. To view Orion Training’s Statement of VET Tuition Assurance, click here.Please read the Student Handbook for Orion refund and cancellation policies and procedures.

Registered Training Organisation (RTO) number

30915

Our obligations to you Orion Training is responsible for the quality of training and assessment provided and for the issuing of all qualifications and statements of attainment. Any changes to the arrangements will be communicated to you.

Your rights as a learner

If you wish to lodge a complaint please refer to Orion Training’s Grievance Policy which can be located on our website www.oriontraining.edu.au

Orion Training complies with all consumer rights legislation provided by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). For further information please visit the ACCC website https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees

Course OutlineBSB41615 Certificate IV in Purchasing

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.

Entry Requirements

Nil

Qualification Pathways

Upon successful completion of the BSB41615 – Certificate IV in Purchasing Students may choose to further develop their skills and knowledge through completion of the BSB51515 – Diploma of Purchasing.

Qualification Structure

This qualification requires 10 units of competency:

• 3 core units as listed • 7 elective units of which: • 5 elective units must be selected form the list below. • 2 elective units may be selected from the electives listed below or Orion’s scope of registration - 1 unit may be selected at a Certificate III or Diploma level

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. They must not include the choice of the unit BSBPMG522 Undertake project work.

Orion Training has a recommended course outline as stated below. The qualification packaging rules list other units of competency and these may be selected to suit industry and student needs if required.

CORE UNITS

BSBITU305 Conduct online transactions

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a range of online transactions, including banking, and buying and selling products and services.

It applies to individuals who are skilled operators and apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of conducting online transactions to provide technical advice and support to a team.

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

BSBPUR401 Plan purchasing

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare invitations to offer, identify suppliers, issue invitations to offer, and prepare purchase recommendations.

It applies to individuals who are required to prepare for complex purchasing agreements up to and including the point at which the organisation selects, without prejudice, a supplier.

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

BSBPUR402 Negotiate contracts

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to negotiate terms of contracts with suppliers, and prepare and finalise contracts.

It applies to individuals who negotiate contracts as part of a broad purchasing role but are not specialist legal practitioners. They are required to negotiate and formalise complex purchasing arrangements involving significant risk and/or significant expenditure and detailed legal and documentation arrangements and are typically guided by organisational contract negotiation guidelines. They work under minimal supervision of a senior purchasing manager or in consultation with senior management.


ELECTIVE UNITS

BSBCUS401 Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to advise, carry out and evaluate customer service strategies.

It applies to individuals who have well developed skills and a broad knowledge of customer service strategies for addressing customer needs and problems, and who may provide guidance or delegate work related tasks to others.


BSBCUS402 Address customer needs

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage an ongoing relationship with a customer over a period of time. This includes helping customers articulate their needs and managing networks to ensure customer needs are addressed.

It applies to individuals who are expected to have detailed product knowledge in order to recommend customised solutions. In this role, individuals would be expected to apply organisational procedures and be aware of, and apply as appropriate, broader factors involving ethics, industry practice and relevant government policies and regulations.


BSBCUS403 Implement customer service standards

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to quality customer service standards within an organisation.

It applies to individuals who may be frontline managers, team leaders or supervisors who have responsibility for ensuring that customer service systems and customer service standards are implemented.


BSBFIA402 Report on financial activity

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to report financial activity for business both in response to client requests and to meet statutory requirements such as the completion of financial reports.

This unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of financial activities who contribute financial skills and knowledge to address reporting requirements of clients and legal authorities. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others.


BSBITU401 Design and develop complex text documents

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and develop business documents using complex technical features of word processing software.

It applies to individuals who work in a range of business environments and have skills which may be applied in the provision of administrative support within an enterprise, or by technical/knowledge experts responsible for producing their own word processed documents.


BSBREL401 Establish networks

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.

It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of networking and negotiation who contribute well developed skills in creating solutions to unpredictable problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of tasks to others.


BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise, analyse and present workplace information using available systems. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, applying information to a set of facts, evaluating the quality of the information, and preparing and producing reports.

It applies to individuals who are required to apply their broad knowledge of the work environment to analysis and research tasks, evaluate information from a variety of sources and apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify risks and to apply established risk management processes to a defined area of operations that are within the responsibilities and obligations of the role.

It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of risk analysis or project management who contribute well developed skills in creating solutions to unpredictable problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others.

In this unit, risks applicable within own work responsibilities and area of operation, may include projects being undertaken individually or by a team, or operations within a section of the organisation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

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.

It applies to individuals with supervisory responsibilities for implementing and monitoring the organisation’s WHS policies, procedures and programs in a work area. These individuals have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well developed skills in creating solutions to unpredictable problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.

NOTE: The terms ‘occupational health and safety’ (OHS) and ‘work health and safety’ (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.


BSBWRT401 Write complex documents

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan documents, draft text, prepare final text and produce documents of some complexity.

It applies to individuals who work in a range of business environments and are skilled in the creation of reports, information and general promotion documents that are more complex than basic correspondence, memos or forms and that require review and analysis of a range of information sources.


What Happens Next

It’s important that you choose the most appropriate course to suit your career goals and current skill level. With over 50 qualifications on scope, an Orion consultant will help you select the right qualification to meet your needs, and secure a valuable learning experience with positive outcomes.

We understand that it can be difficult to determine your eligibility for government funded programs. We are the experts in this area, and will ask the right questions to make sure that you don’t miss any possible opportunity. For obligation free advice please call 1300 674 661

If you’re not accessing funding, Orion offers alternative finance options or individual payment plans to help you with your course fees. We strive to make training affordable and stress free for all of our students.

By completing the obligation free Enrolment Application you’ll provide us with the necessary information to determine your funding eligibility and final qualification fee position.

Step 1 Complete and submit the obligation free Enrolment Application

Step 2 An Orion consultant will contact you to discuss • course details, • funding eligibility, and • preferred delivery method.

Step 3 Once you’re happy to move forward simply notify your Orion consultant in writing. (please refer to the Student Handbook for cancellation and refund policies and procedures after enrolment)

Course Fees

Enrolment Application

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