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The PEP Register(Procurement Education Providers – Register) *

A central reference point to locate providers of procurement education services.

Providers currently listed (May 2006).

APMM Clifton Coney Group (WA) Pty Ltd

CPLI Pty LimitedDeakin AustraliaEdith Cowan University (CSESS Faculty Business Centre)Global Procurement ServicesProcurement ConsultanciesWestern Pacific Consulting Group

*Note: o Inclusion in The PEP Register is open to any provider who registers their interest with the

Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) to offer procurement education services to the WA public sector.

o Inclusion is not subject to an evaluation or selection process and does not constitute endorsement by DTF of any provider, course or service.

o Provider’s are responsible for the accuracy and currency of information in their listing.

o There is no contractual arrangement with providers listed in the register and Agencies are advised to apply relevant State Supply Commission Policies when procuring goods and services from providers listed in the register.

o The register is updated at regular intervals.

If you would like to know more about the register, please contact:

Leanne Page 9222 5633 [email protected]


Provider Information:

Organisation: APMM Group

APMM Group (formerly Robleigh Services) has been in operation as management and training consultants since 1992. During that time we have been involved mainly in the areas of Project Management, Maintenance Management, Contract & Purchasing Management, Frontline Management and Workplace Training and Assessment providing training and consultancy support.

APMM Group are also the Western Australian based assessors for The Australian Institute of Project Management.

Trainers/teaching staff: MICHAEL MULLIN – M.Ed. Cert IV Workplace Train. - Teacher in VET for over 25 years. Advanced knowledge and skills in managing, developing and delivering courses in VET; Advanced skills in Physical and Human Resource management for both the private and public sectors.

GEOFF RABJONES - BA Training & Development; Adv Dip Project Management; Dip Maintenance Management; Dip Frontline Management; Cert IV assessment & Workplace Training; Cert III Automotive Mechanics; Cert III Transport & Distribution; Registered Metals & Engineering Inspector; Workplace Assessor -

Over 24 years of practical, hands-on experience as a Supervisor, Manager, Trainer and Assessor in the automotive, mining, manufacturing, transport, civil engineering, forest & forest products and metals & engineering industries.

Areas of expertise - maintenance, transport and project management.

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Course Information:

As a Registered Training Organisation we provide nationally accredited training in the following areas:

Certificate IV Diploma

Business (Purchasing) Business (Purchasing)

Project Management Project Management (also Adv. Diploma)

Maintenance Management Maintenance Management

Frontline Management (also Cert. III) Frontline Management

Training & Assessment Training & Assessment

Transport & Distribution (Road Transport)

(Cert. III also available)

Enquiry, Booking & Enrolment Contact Details:

Name: Geoff Rabjones

Phone: (+618) 9791 5213

Fax: (+618) 9792 5992

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.apmmgroup.com.au




Organisation: Clifton Coney Group (WA) Pty Ltd

Trainers/teaching staff: Henry Stawarz, B.Arch (Hons); MPD, FAIPM

Peter YeomansB.Sc.; M.Sc.; FIYMA; Reg VM Facil; MAIPM

Course Information:

As a point of difference from specialist training consultancies, CCG offers customised project management, contract management and procurement training and procedures/systems development to suit specific Client demands.

This is based on real project management experience and established procedures and QA systems used by CCG and prepared for multiple government clients in the past including East Perth Redevelopment Authority, WA Land Authority/Landcorp, Subiaco Redevelopment Authority, Department of Training and Employment and the ERG Group in the private sector. Both Henry and Peter are experienced lecturers, having previously lectured on the Project Management Professional Certificate program and at Curtin University respectively for number of years.


Name: Henry Stawarz

Phone: (08) 9381 6288 / 0412 068 265

Fax: (08) 9381 6277


Website: www.cliftonconey.com

Additional Information:

THE CLIFTON CONEY GROUP (WA) PTY LTD

The Clifton Coney Group is a national specialist project manager. It is one of Western Australia’s largest independent project management consultancies employing over 30 people in its WA office and over 100 nationally.

CCG has offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and has also recently established an office in Dubai UAE.


http://www.cspm.com.au/

Because CCG practices only in the discipline of project management, it delivers a completely independent service: Consequently it’s client’s interests are it’s principal concern. CCG provides wide ranging and comprehensive services from early feasibility through to project commissioning. It’s portfolio of experience is broad and includes building projects, land development, urban renewal, civil infrastructure and site decontamination projects.

Clifton Coney Group (WA) Pty Ltd has unmatched experience in successfully managing projects in Western Australia, such as:-

- Major and complex projects within both the public and commercial sector, e.g. Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre ($350m), East Perth Redevelopment ($110m), Midland Redevelopment ($30m), Garden City Shopping Centre Expansion ($112m), Morley Galleria Shopping Centre ($107m), Midland Gate Shopping Centre Redevelopment ($110m).

- Large and complex, highly serviced institutional buildings, such as the Oral Health Centre of WA ($35m), WA Police Service Operations Support Facility in Midland (Stage 1 - $42m), Albany Regional Prison Development ($19.5m), Casuarina Prison ($80m).

- Major Projects involving multiple client stakeholders. E.g. Oral Health Centre of WA ($35m) (UWA, Department of Health WA, TAFE and Curtin University), Peel Regional Education Campus ($25m) (Department of Education, TAFE, Murdoch University), Margaret River Centre for Wine Excellence ($8m) (TAFE, Curtin University, ECU, Department of Education).

- Large teams of consultants and client stakeholders with diverse skills, and the co-ordination of their outputs towards meeting project objectives.

- Projects utilising various methods of procurement for the design, evaluation and application of new and innovative procurement methods to meet specific project needs.

In recent years, Clifton Coney Group (WA) Pty Ltd has completed a significant number of major projects in Western Australia, and currently (2004) has more than $2.4 billion of projects in process. This growth is testament to the philosophy and systems we use for successfully delivering facilities that meet clients’ needs and protect their budgets and schedules.

CCG services include:

Project Management Procedures and Training

Contract Claims Analysis and Evaluation

Project Management Contract Procurement and TenderingProject Delivery Strategies Construction ManagementFeasibility Analysis Cost Control and AdministrationDesign Management Progress Certification and AuditsPlanning & Programming Tenancy Fit-out Co-ordination

CCG is an industry leader with a track record of success on complex projects of all values and a demonstrated expertise in key development and project management systems and techniques.




Organisation: CPLI Pty Limited

We are a specialised provider of corporate education courses and management consulting services in professional contract management to public and private sector organisations.

We have been providing courses and consulting services throughout Australia since 1988.

Our courses and consulting services comprehensively cover the various disciplines and skills that underpin professional contract management, including: Negotiation, Relationship Management, Contract Law and Management and Performance Monitoring/Measuring.

Programs are not only offered to the public but alsoare tailored to the specific needs of individualclients in the public and private sectors. Inparticular, many of these programs have been designedfor contract management requirements for theCommonwealth public sector.

Our services encompass both training and coaching. We work with key staff in organisations to develop corporate capability in these areas through specifically tailored infrastructure.

Trainers/Coaching Staff: Terence Burke is a lawyer and Managing Director of Public Private Partnerships Pty Limited, an advisory firm specialising in the creation of effective contractual relationships between the public and private sectors. Mr Burke is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading commercial contract negotiators and has advised government at all levels on contracts and the contracting process.

Assisted by other specialist consultants and lecturersappropriate to the specific assignment.


Course Information : Programs offered include: Contract Law Relationship Management in Contracts Variations & Renegotiations in Contracts: Law,

Management & Case Study Contract Negotiation: A Strategic Approach How to Prepare for a Contract Negotiation

(Workshop) Delay Claims in Contracts

Please visit our Website www.cpli.com.aufor details of other programs available


Name: Annette Morgan, General Manager

Phone: 02 9365 2999

Fax: 02 9365 5077


Website: http://www.cpli.com.au


http://www.cpli.com.au/

mailto:[email protected]



Organisation: DeakinPrimeDeakinPrime is the commercial arm of Deakin University. Deakin University is a body politic and corporate established by the Deakin University Act 1974.ACN/ARBN NONC 518 70181 Deakin University.

Trainers/teaching staff: No information provided

Course Information:

DeakinPrime is currently working with a number of government agencies in Australia and overseas offering both accredited and non-accredited courses in procurement and contract management.

To meet the needs of government agencies DeakinPrime has developed a range of procurement and contracting workshops that meet the Public Services Training Package competency standards and address the specific skill and knowledge requirements of public sector procurement professionals.

Procurement Course StructureThe courses include both simple and complex procurement: Undertake Basic Procurement (Simple Procurement) PSPPROC302A Establish Procurement Need (Complex Procurement) PSPPROC407A Develop Request for Offers (Complex Procurement) PSPPROC408A Receive and Select Offers (Complex Procurement) PSPPROC409A Administer Contracts (Complex Procurement) PSPPROC410A Disposal of Assets (Complex Procurement) PSPPROC405B

These units form part of the Certificate IV in Government (Procurement).

Contract Management Course StructureA typical one and two day course can comprise the following topics:

Overview of contract management and the procurement cycle Planning for contract management Managing risks Managing contractor/consultant performance Administering contracts Finalising contracts

Delivery OptionsThe content is delivered face-to-face by a facilitator. Printed learning materials provide an outline of the learning outcomes, content and assessment criteria.

Target AudienceGovernment agencies at a local, state and federal level in AustraliaGovernment agencies overseas embarking on outsourcing activitiesCorporations embarking on outsourcing activities



Name: Richard DoyleRegional Manager SydneyLevel 235 Saunders StPyrmont, NSW 2009

Phone: (02) 8586 8051

Fax: (02) 8586 8001


Website: http://www.deakinprime.com




Organisation: Edith Cowan University (CSESS Faculty Business Centre)The Business Centre (formerly Arts Enterprise) is a Registered Training Organisation and operates as the commercial arm of the Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences within Edith Cowan University. It has been operating for over 10 years, formerly as the Institute of Applied Language Studies. In line with University policy, it was given its present name in 1994 and its functions were generalised from language studies to disciplines across the Faculty.

The Business Centre is responsible for the design, coordination and delivery of education and training in education, social science, languages, business and generic skills. It also assists the Faculty in the pursuit of new business opportunities and this takes several forms including specialised courses, consultancies and tenders for various government agencies and private organisations.

The primary focus of the Centre is to provide quality service in education and training for clients. The secondary focus is to create a higher profile for the Faculty within the University, the community and both nationally and internationally.

The operations of the Business Centre are divided into two sections:

International and Commercial ProgramsThe International English Centre (IEC)

Current activities focus on, but are not exclusive to, intensive English language programmes for overseas students, short courses, consultancies, training programmes, industry-related and labour market projects, and special English courses for non-English speaking background migrants. The Centre also supports initiatives from within the Schools of the Faculty and fosters a wide range of publications.

Trainers/teaching staff: Dr Toby Metcalfe; Ailsa West; Patrick O’Keefe; Deidre Conway; Paul Galea; Cathy Samananda; Tiana Purba; Jenny Marshall; Bev Voce; Swee Lin Tan; Ray Jones; Christine Proctor; Alet Doornbusch; Geoff Tite; Jo Hart; Moira Moss.

* Plus a range of specialist consultants and lecturers employed for specific purposes.


Course Information:

Certificate IV in Purchasing & Contracts Management TAC; 1 semester; PT/FT/distance.

Other courses can be tailored to meet the needs of individual clients and following are some examples:Management courses/consultancies

Maintenance ManagementModern ManagementTendering Skills Development Workshops

Tendering and Submission Writing - Non Profit Making OrganisationsAdvanced Tendering WorkshopsCross Cultural AwarenessProject ManagementMS ProjectTeam BuildingEffective LeadershipConflict ResolutionInterpersonal Skills


Name: Geoff Tite

Phone: (08) 9442 1356

Fax: (08) 9442 1413


Website: http://www.cowan.edu.au/




Organisation: Global Procurement ServicesGlobal Procurement Services (GPS) is a wholly owned by ILS Integrated Logistics Support (Australia) Pty. Limited (ABN 21 009 256 982).

GPS provides consultancy services and training in procurement, contracting and project management to both the private and public sectors in Australia and overseas in accordance with the current Australian National competency standards. GPS has status as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), operating under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and its Code of Conduct. We utilise nationally qualified trainers and assessors.

GPS is a procurement training provider for the Government of Western Australia, and a preferred sub-contract provider for Commonwealth Government, for procurement, contracting and project management training and assessment.

GPS prepares candidates to sit the international Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) examinations. The qualification, gained by over 48,000 procurement officers globally, is sponsored and developed by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) in the United States.

GPS also recommends, for very experienced and senior officers, the Curtin University courses in the supply chain, logistics and procurement. http://www.business.curtin.edu.au/index.cfm?objectid=566F7CDD-926F-DB48-ABAC8C916AE59741 .

Course information: Our courses comply with Australian national competency standards and can be tailored to suit an organisation’s particular requirements, as required. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for experienced personnel can also be considered – as us for details.

Accreditation relates to each course and the competencies obtained. We follow a strict accreditation process which fully accords with the PSP04 and AQTF. It is recommended that participants attend the separate invigilation workshops and undertake the group assessments rather than undertake the assessments in their own time. Both methods of completing the invigilation are


http://www.business.curtin.edu.au/index.cfm?objectid=566F7CDD-926F-DB48-ABAC8C916AE59741

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acceptable; however; it is up to your organisation’s preference.

Certification is issued for the course after successful completion of the assessments. For part completed units a Certificate of Attainment would be issued upon successful completion of the module.

Procurement and Contracting PSP41304 Certificate IV in Government (Procurement) PSP51504 Diploma of Government (Contract

Management) PSP60104 Advanced Diploma of Government

(Procurement & Contract Management)

International Procurement Recognition Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and Accredited

Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.)

Project Management PSP41204 Certificate IV in Government (Project

Management) PSP51304 Diploma of Government (Project Management) Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2) training

Please contact us for details of courses being run in Western Australia.

Details of the unit topics follow:

PSP41304 CERTIFICATE IV IN GOVERNMENT (PROCUREMENT) – 15 Units

PSPPROC406A Procure goods and servicesPSPPROC407A Establish procurement needPSPPROC408A Develop requests for offers, including simple contract lawPSPPROC409A Receive and select offers, including negotiationPSPPROC410A Administer contractsPSPPROC405B Dispose of assets

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public servicePSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clientsPSPGOV406B Gather and analyse informationPSPGOV408A Value diversityPSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategiesPSPGOV422A Apply government processesPSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sectorPSPPOL404A Support policy implementationPSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety

PSP51504 DIPLOMA OF GOVERNMENT (CONTRACT MANAGEMENT) – 11 Units

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiationsPSPPROC501A Manage contract riskPSPPROC502A Establish contract management arrangements


PSPPROC503A Manage contract performancePSPPROC504A Finalise contractsPSPPROC604A Plan for strategic procurement

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public servicePSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysisPSPGOV505A Promote diversityPSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategiesPSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSP60104 ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF GOVERNMENT (PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT) – 15 units

PSPPROC604A Plan for strategic procurementPSPPROC605A Coordinate strategic procurementPSPPROC606A Negotiate strategic procurementPSPPROC602A Direct the management of contractsPSPPROC603B Direct strategic assetsPSPPROC701B Establish strategic procurement directionsPSPPROC702B Establish the procurement contextPSPPROC703B Evaluate and improve procurement performance

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public servicePSPGOV601B Apply government systemsPSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networksPSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sectorPSPMNGT605B Manage diversityPSPOHS602A Manage workplace safetyPSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation

PSP41204 CERTIFICATE IV IN GOVERNMENT (PROJECT MANAGEMENT) – 15 units

PSPPM401B Design simple projectsPSPPM402B Manage simple projectsPSPPM403B Close simple projectsPSPPM404A Carry out simple projects objectivesFNBACC03B Manage budgets and forecastsPSPGOV507A Undertake negotiationsPSPPROC405A Dispose of assets

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public servicePSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clientsPSPGOV408A Value diversityPSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategiesPSPGOV417A Identify and treat risksPSPGOV422A Apply government processesPSPPOL404A Support policy implementationPSPOHS401B Implement workplace safety procedures and programs (supervisory staff)

PSP51304 DIPLOMA OF GOVERNMENT (PROJECT MANAGEMENT) – 11 units

PSPPM501B Design complex projectsPSPPM502B Manage complex projectsPSPPM503B Close complex projectsPSPPM601A Direct complex project activitiesThe Department of Treasury and Finance Page 13 of 23The PEP Register

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public servicePSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysisPSPGOV505A Promote diversityPSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategiesPSPGOV517A Coordinate risk managementPSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sectorPSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety


Website: www.globalprocurement.com.au


http://www.globalprocurement.com.au/

The PEP Register(Procurement Education Providers – Register)

PLEASE NOTE: PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCIES IS NOT AN RTO


Organisation: Procurement ConsultanciesProcurement Consultancies specialises in procurement, contracting, project management and the provision of probity and internal assurance services. Our staff are nationally accredited Certificate IV Trainers and Workplace Assessors with an extensive experience in these fields within the Military, Commonwealth, State, Local Government, mining and private sector both within Australia and overseas.

Course information: Procurement Consultancies offer the latest procurement courses and is currently seeking accreditation for the provision of Certificate IV in Public Sector Procurement/ Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) with the Australian National Training Authority.

These proposed courses and units are structured on the Public Services (Commonwealth and State) Training Package for Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting).

All units undertaken are compliant with the current State Supply Commission (SSC) Policies and Guidelines; the State Supply Commission and the Finance Administration and Audit Acts and associated Regulations.

These training modules may be further tailored to incorporate your specific agency legislation, policies and procedures.

Course Content SSC policies (1 day)1 Purchasing Environment (1 day) Operational Purchasing (2 days) Introduction to Contracts and Law (2 days) Risk Management (2 days) Procurement Planning (3 days) Specification and Tender Development (2 days) Tender Evaluation (2 days) Contract Negotiation ((2 days) Contract Management (2 days) Disposal of Goods (2 days)

Unit Details

1 As may be relevant to the Client.


STATE SUPPLY COMMISSION POLICIES/DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND FINANCE TEMPLATESDescription: This unit can be conducted in 1 day and covers all current SSC policies and DTF templates that are relevant to the particular agency Procurement cycle as the basis of this course.

PURCHASING ENVIRONMENTDescription: This unit can be conducted in 1 day and covers an overview of all units, Procurement concepts and terminologies, the strategic functions of Procurement and relevant legislation.

OPERATIONAL PURCHASINGDescription: This unit can be conducted over 2 days and incorporates an overview of all components such as basic Procurement concepts, Procurement decisions and procedures, the identification and selection of sources of supply, specification development, Procurement methodologies, purchasing of goods and services, receival and inspection, maintenance of documentation and quality assurance.

INTRODUCTION TO CONTRACTS AND LAW Description: This unit can be conducted over 2 days and incorporates components such as the use of standard form Contracts for goods/services/ Consultancies, Conditions of Contract and appropriate legislation.

RISK MANAGEMENT Description: This unit can be conducted over 2 days and provides training in the identification, assessment and management of risk sources at each phase of the Procurement Cycle and associated tools/forms.

PROCUREMENT PLANNING Description: This unit can be conducted over 2 days and incorporates the development of the Procurement Plan, Risk Management Plan and Contract Management Plan through review of such considerations as administrative, resource and financial aspects of Procurement from a strategic perspective. This module also includes the presentation and development of appropriate templates for agency utilisation.

SPECIFICATION AND TENDER DEVELOPMENT Description: This unit can be conducted over 2 days and incorporates the development and dissemination of a request for offers to fulfil procurement requirements. It includes interpretation of procurement requirements, planning of procurement activities, appropriate methodology for specifying the requirement, further refinement of the Contract Management/Risk Management/Procurement Plans, development of appropriate assessment tools and the formal request for offers. This module also includes the presentation of numerous templates for assistance in the development of the specification and standardised DTF approved documentation.

TENDER EVALUATION Description: This unit can be conducted over 2 days and covers the receiving and selecting offers as a result of a formal request for offer process and includes but is not limited to the receipt and evaluation of offers, availability and selection of financial investigation reports/tools/referees, review of “whole of life” costs, selection of preferred Providers, formalising of contractual arrangements and debriefing the successful Contractor, unsuccessful Respondents and other stakeholders. This module also includes the presentation of templates for assessment and reporting.CONTRACT NEGOTIATION Description: This unit can be conducted over 2 days and provides training in the use of principles of negotiation. It also discusses the negotiation styles, the role in Procurement, the principles, of negotiation, tactics and techniques, useful communication skills, conflict resolution and records management requirements. The Department of Treasury and Finance Page 16 of 23The PEP Register

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Description: This unit can be conducted over 2 days and incorporates training in developing strategies to achieve Procurement objectives through reviewing issues surrounding the management of Contracts. The unit incorporates a review of the Contract process, strategies for Contract Management, understanding the documentation, document control procedures, Contract transition, Contract operation, amendments, conflict resolution, funding, partnering (strategic alliances), Contract completion/extension/renewal and project evaluation.

DISPOSAL OF GOODS Description: This unit can be conducted over 2 days and reviews the effective disposal of strategic and non-strategic assets. It further focuses on gaining a return through transparency of all sales and includes identifying assets for disposal, developing and implementing an asset disposal strategy, evaluating asset disposal methodologies and appropriate audit and legislation requirements.

Note: The Purchasing Environment and Operational Purchasing units listed above are able to be run as a short course to assist in staff development where funds and availability are limited.


Please include your name, telephone, organisation and email address when registering your interest or seeking further information in these units.

For further information on the individual or course units please contact:

Name: Graeme Reany


Phone :

0410 379 850


mailto:[email protected]


PLEASE NOTE: WESTERN PACIFIC CONSULTING GROUP IS NO LONGER A REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION


Organisation: Western Pacific Consulting GroupUnit 2 88 Walters Drive

Herdsman Business Park

WA 6016

A.C.N. 009 277 221 A.B.N. 34009 277 221

Western Pacific Consulting Group Pty Ltd is a Perth-based training and consultancy organisation that is the largest provider of training courses in contract management, purchasing and supply management in Australia, conducting in excess of two hundred and eighty courses and workshops throughout Australia each year. The company is experienced in conducting courses at locations away from Perth and has an impeccable record for the delivery of training in often remote and inaccessible locations in Australia and overseas. Western Pacific has operated in Western Australia and South East Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong since 1990. Consultancy and training tasks for public and private sector clients have seen the business expand throughout Australia and the region, with representative offices and joint venture arrangements in Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Darwin. Adelaide is currently served from the Perth office.

Each member of the Western Pacific consulting team has achieved a high level of personal success in their fields of excellence, sharing a common vision and commitment to the application of quality management processes to these areas of specialisation.

Western Pacific has an established office support structure located in the Herdsman Office Park near Perth and operates to strict standards of document control and project management. It is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for the conduct of training in the areas detailed above, including Contract Negotiation Skills.

The company is currently working towards certification to the high standard of AS/ISO 9001. Standards Australia QEC No 5253 refers.


Western Pacific Consulting Group activities are conducted within the following interlocking areas of specialisation:

Supply & Logistics Management, including Purchasing, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Transport and Distribution, Disposal and Cataloguing.

Contract and Project Management, with emphasis on the processes of contract formation, contract management and project management of outsourced service contracts, consultancy and information technology projects.

Applied Systems Development, with an emphasis on project management, documentation control and software quality control.

Performance Improvement and Quality Management, with an emphasis on organisational change and development and performance improvement through the adoption of the total quality management/continuous improvement approach.

Corporate and Strategic Planning, with the emphasis on the development of corporate and strategic planning techniques applicable to large multi-function organisations.

These areas of activity reflect the commercial training and experience of the founders and associates of the company. Key divisions in the structure are managed by highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to the concept of providing the highest standards of service and technical support for the clients of the Group.

Trainers/teaching staff:

Leading Contract and Procurement Specialists, Western Pacific adopts a policy of only utilising presenters who have achieved substantial career experience in the subject areas being presented and who also have completed appropriate recognised training, as adult educators.

The Western Pacific Training Team comprises:

Mr Kevin Donnelly, normally specialising in E’ Commerce, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management and Contract Risk Management.

Mr Peter Bifield, specialising in Contract Management, Project Management and Purchasing Fundamentals.

Mr Greg Elliott, specialising in Partnering and Strategic Alliances, Continuous Improvement and Purchasing Systems.

Mr Mike Bell, specialising in Purchasing and Warehousing Management.


Mr Mike Boag, also specialising in Purchasing and Warehousing Management.

Other specialist presenters are utilised for courses and workshops that require career expertise in particular subject areas.

Course Information:

Western Pacific Consulting Group has been involved in the delivery of training services to Public and Private Sector for 10 years. Our Training and Development Division provides clients in Australia and South East Asia with a range of training and development courses and seminars designed to develop skills in the fields of:

o Contract and project management, with particular emphasis on the processes of contracting out of non-core activities.

o Logistics, software development, control, and performance improvement through a total quality approach.

o Strategic planning, financial management and leadership skills for employees of government and industry.

o Project management, contract management and project financial planning and control.

All WPCG courses, workshops and seminars apply Adult learning principles and a structured learning approach, which results in a measurable performance outcome. Most courses have been developed to satisfy the requirements of competency based training and all new courses are developed to satisfy these requirements where competencies have been identified.

Western Pacific Consulting Group has achieved National Accreditation in training courses leading to:

o Advanced Certificate ( Level 4 ) in Applied Purchasing & Materials Management o Advanced Certificate ( Level 4) in Applied Warehousing and Distribution Management o Advanced Diploma (Level 6) in Logistics Management.

Short courses include:

o Electronic Contract Managemento Utilising our newly developed Contract Management Systems Software –

Contrax.o E-Commerce in the New Millenniumo Advanced Risk Managemento Advanced Contract Management for Senior Managerso Advanced Negotiation Skills ( Nationally Accredited)o Contracting and Managing Consultancieso Effective Supply Chain Managemento Partnering and Strategic Allianceso Vendor Performance Management


Having delivered extensively the Government endorsed Simple and Complex Procurement Courses, Western Pacific Consulting Group have newly developed Nationally accredited courses, focusing on the competency requirements of the National Public Service Training Package. All courses align fully with Government competency standards as released by ANTA in November 1999. Our courses are Industry relevant and include case studies, activities and assessment processes, appropriate to WA’s market.

Our courses lead to:

o Certificate 11 in Government (Procurement and Contracting)o Certificate 111 in Government (Procurement and Contracting)o Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) including Project

Managemento Diploma in Government (Contract and Supply Management) this includes

Project Management.

o You can choose to complete one or all associated modules and be assured of training delivery by experts, relevance of information, case studies, activities, assessment processes, and national recognition.

Western Pacific Consulting Group is seeking accreditation for an Advanced Diploma in Contract and Project Management.

Training courses offered by Western Pacific as in-house or public courses have been attended by representatives from over two hundred leading Australian and South East Asian companies, institutions, government departments and authorities.

Training courses and workshops are conducted in our areas of specialisation according to client needs as in-house courses or as scheduled public courses. Full details of these courses are published in annual training programs issued by the company.


Name: Training Enquiries Yvonne Donnelly

Course Bookings Barbara Giudici

Postal Address: Level 1, 1 Havelock StreetWest Perth, WA 6005

Phone: Phone: (61) 8 9481 3188

Fax:


Website: www.wpcg.com.au

All WPCG courses, workshops and seminars are conducted by members of a small group of presenters who have highly developed effective training skills and extensive Industry experience, which is relevant to our areas of expertise. They have been selected for inclusion in the Western Pacific Consulting Group team because of their commitment to the philosophy of the Group that students who are practical people learn best from other practical people.


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