NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE ININFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES

DEVELOP AND PLAN STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT FOR ALL INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRIESThe only NZQA qualification that recognises practical application of best practice procurement in New Zealand.

PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES

LEVEL 6

80 credits

The New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Procurement Procedures is suitable for people working within procurement departments in all infrastructure sectors including:

• Procurement managers and planners • Tender evaluators • Procurement specialists, advisors and practitioners

This qualification is mandatory for at least one of the evaluation team for NZ Transport Agency projects valued over $200,000.

The New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Procurement Procedures may lead to other qualifications such as the New Zealand Diploma in Infrastructure Asset Management, and the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Practice (with strands in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering).

Graduates of this qualification will have the skills to be employed in infrastructure procurement roles focusing on: • Engineering consultancy • Procurement of goods, services and projects involving infrastructure • Planning and advice • Public transport services and fare subsidy • Maintenance or asset management • Consulting • Contracting

WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR?

WHERE CAN IT TAKE YOU?

HOW IS THE QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED?

The qualification will take around 12-18 months. As the qualification is designed for self-paced learning, time may vary between individuals. It is achieved through both a theoretical and practical focus, with assessments taking place on-job through a portfolio of evidence and a professional discussion.

LEVEL 6PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES

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WHICH SKILLS DOES IT COVER?Specifically designed for procurement professionals working in a broad range of infrastructure sectors, this qualification recognises skills in:

• Procurement planning • Preparing RFx documents • Conducting procurement processes • Evaluating tenders • Applying legal and ethical standards to tendering processes

All candidates need to demonstrate that they apply Value for Money Principles to their procurement tasks and complete them in accordance with Government Rules and Principles of Procurement.

Formerly known as the CPP or Qualified Evaluator Certificate needed for NZ Transport Agency projects, this qualification now applies across all infrastructure – including:

• Energy (power, oil, gas generation, transmission and distribution • Public works (construction and maintenance of housing, hospitals, schools, prisons and recreational facilities) • Parks and reserves • Civil engineering and design • Water, stormwater and wastewater • Telecommunications • Asset management and maintenance • Recycling and waste management • Transportation (road, railways, air transport, harbours and public transport • And many more…

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Connexis ITOLevel 13, Simpl House

40 Mercer StreetWellington

askus@connexis.org.nz0800 486 626

UNIT STANDARD

LEVEL 6 ( VERSION 1) LEVEL CREDIT

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED:

18926 Plan a procurement activity in accordance with the organisational procurement strategy 6 20

18927 Prepare RFx documents and conduct procurement processes 6 25

18928 Evaluate tenders in accordance with government procurement requirements 6 20

18930 Apply legal requirements, conditions of tendering, and ethical standards to tendering procedures 6 15

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

There are no formal prerequisites, however to undertake this qualification, you should:

• Have experience in tendering processes • Be self-motivated and disciplined to undertake self-directed personal development activities for assessment • Have strong oral, written, interpersonal communications and mathematical skills