I did some training with the VGPB last week. This depends in part on the nature of the course, the trainer, and how long it takes to review all the workbooks. Generally, your certificate will take about three weeks to come through. The supply policies and best practice guidelines are available on this site. Each of the states and the Commonwealth has its own purchasing office.
Details are available in our list of useful sites .
No, but we are the government body which replaced the State Tender Board as from 1 February 1995. That is, any variation under this threshold can be exercised and approved by the relevant delegated financial officer. As long as the variation is within the delegated officer's financial responsibility then approval can be given . The original Contract total. That is, any variation under this threshold can be exercised and approved by the relevant delegated financial officer.