Procurement Awareness Level 1 - eLearning (INTE00054)
Online Course
  • This is an East Riding Council staff course. If you are not a member of staff, you will not be able to apply or enrol to this course.
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Course details

Whatever your role at the council is, it’s important that you have some awareness of what procurement is, and why it is important for the council to get good value for money in everything that we do.

This course will help you to understand why procurement rules are in place, and who you can contact if you need any further information or guidance. It is suitable for staff who are not directly involved in procurement activities, and have never completed any council procurement in the past – including those who are new to the council.

Staff who are involved in some level of procurement may wish to progress to the level two and level three procurement courses.

What do I need to join the course?

All staff, regardless of post should complete this level 1 course. To access the eLearning you will need a reliable internet connection and a computer/Laptop/Tablet. You may also choose to use a headset or earphones as the course contains some sound. You should ensure that you have a suitable place to study that is free from any distractions. You will be given access to the East Riding eLearn platform and separate joining instructions will be sent to you after you have completed your application.

What do I need to provide for the first session?

No specific equipment is required to attend the course, although you may wish to have a notepad and pen available for taking any notes.

How will I learn

This is an e-learning course, which allows you to work at your own pace. Once logged on to eLearn you can access the course on your dashboard. You will find information to read, questions to take part in which must be answered correctly to progress through the course and policies to locate and refer to.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

  • What procurement is and why it is important
  • Why it is important to achieve value for money when buying anything for the council.
  • The basic requirements of both audit and legal compliance requirements, including recognising the strict rules that all staff must adhere to
  • Who you should contact for assistance on procurement activity from within your service area.

What could I do next?

This course is part of a programme of courses aimed at all staff working in the council. Depending on your level of involvement with procurement activity you may wish to progress to the following courses:

  • Procurement Level 2 - aimed at all staff who are likely to become involved in the procurement process
  • Procurement Level 3 - aimed at officers responsible for procurement within their service areas, but who are not categorised as procurement professionals working in the three primary category teams of Goods and Services, Construction and Housing, Health and Care.

If you wish to undertake further training you should discuss this with your line manager in the first instance.

Details of other courses are available to view on the course booking system.