Procurement and Contract Essentials

Overview

This course introduces Officers to procurement principles and practices in a Local Government environment across the procurement life cycle.

Learners will be introduced to obligations under the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulations and the processes and structures through which a procurement process must pass.

A number of critical Local Government governance and process requirements will be introduced, including procurement delegations and authorisations, and the Purchasing Policy.

This is a highly practical introductory course to procurement that will have relevant and useful information for all Local Government operational areas.

Target Audience

Local Government Officers who are required to be involved in procurement activities.

Learning Outcomes

Identify the legislative, governance and policy framework related to procurement;
Be familiar with the Local Government procurement thresholds and relevant procurement methods;
Understand the role of Elected Members and Officers in procurement and where the relevant authorisations, delegations and approval apply;
Describe different types of procurement processes, their applications and likely outcomes;
Understand what comprises ethical procurement practice and the probity for strong governance;
Understand the elements that comprise a contract;
Understand record keeping requirements; and
Where to get help and assistance.

Duration

9:00am - 4:30pm

Fees

$580.00 (plus GST)

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy
All transfer or cancellation requests must be made by emailing training@walga.asn.au

Training at WALGA - If you wish to change or cancel your confirmed course the following applies:

More than 10 business days prior to course commencement - no charge for either a cancellation or change request.
Cancellation request between 10-6 business days - 50% refund on pre-payment.
Less than 5 business days, no refund for cancellation and no transfer to another date allowed.
Non-Attendance - there is no refund or transfer for non-attendance.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations.

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