Introduction
This qualification is designed to suit workplace-based trainees and employees who are employed in a retail service role within a retail business. It is a comprehensive course designed to give participants entering the retail industry the necessary skills to perform the job role of a retail assistant and/or retail supervisor.
The qualification provides a pathway to work in many retail industry sectors and is suitable for a diverse range of retail-oriented employers.
This qualification is targeted towards (but not exclusive to) School Based Trainees, who are employed in a retail business part-time, while also continuing their school education. Typical School Based Trainees will work between 7.5 and 20 hours per week as part of their employment arrangements.
Expected learner characteristics include:
- Generally young, with some work experience in the industry at the time of commencement
- Minimal LL&N barriers in most cases as learners are engaged in full-time schooling at Year 11 or 12 level
- Will likely have some prior knowledge and experience having completed a Certificate II level qualification in Retail or a related industry (VTS pre-requisite in the case of SBT), or significant industry experience (in the case of non-SBTs)
Pathways
Participants are provided with advice on employment opportunities in conjunction with workplace training options (up-skilling) throughout the delivery of the program. While VTS may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, we identify relevant progression that may be attained:
Training Pathways
SIT40316 – Certificate IV in Retail Management
Employment Pathway
Employment outcomes resulting from the completion of this course may include the following roles:
Sales Assistant
Merchandiser
Supervisor
Mode of Study
All face-to-face training and assessment is conducted in the student’s workplace.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, Vocational Training Services will address any individual requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Learning Resources
VTS provides the student with the required learning resources.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL is available, please contact VTS for more information.