DAO Level 4 Award in Managing Procurement
Updated 6 March 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 DEFAC-DAO@mod.gov.uk.