DAO Level 4 Award in Managing Procurement
Updated 12 November 2024
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Overall Objective for the Qualification
The main purpose of this qualification is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to perform as a procurement manager, including surveying local resources for suppliers and commodities and how to manage quality control.
Pre-entry requirements
There is a pre-course learning for the food safety element of the underpinning course. The learner has to complete a Level 2 refresher and declare that they have read and understood the EPC card holder training (Electronic Purchasing Card) and also declare it to their mentors. Both pre-entry requirements need to be sent to the courses clerk.
Units
This qualification is made up of 3 mandatory units.
Size
Total Credits 6
Guided Learning Hours 46
Total Qualification Time 60
Age Restriction
This qualification is available to learners aged 18 years and over.
Further information
Full qualification specification is available on request [email protected].