Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Retail
Certificate III in Retail
SIR30216
BAA6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 21/10/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 12/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 16/08/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have the primary responsibility of engaging the customer, maintaining daily store operations and delivering on organisational expectations. They have sound knowledge of product and service offerings. These individuals possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement is required. They work with some independence under limited supervision. Some individuals working at this level are responsible for supervising other team members and monitoring day-to-day workplace operations.
The qualification provides a pathway to work in a diverse range of retail settings including specialty retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick service restaurants.
Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as frontline sales assistant, customer service representative, shop assistant, retail supervisor, team leader and senior sales assistant.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Thirteen (13) units must be completed:- eight (8) core units
- five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- three (3) units from the list below
- two (2) units from the list below, elsewhere in SIR Retail Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWX28 | SIRXCEG002 | Assist with customer difficulties | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX29 | SIRXCEG003 | Build customer relationships and loyalty | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWW89 | SIRXWHS002 | Contribute to workplace health and safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWX30 | SIRXCEG001 | Engage the customer | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWW99 | SIRXRSK001 | Identify and respond to security risks | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWW95 | SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWX17 | SIRXIND001 | Work effectively in a service environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX23 | SIRXCOM002 | Work effectively in a team | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Five (5) elective units must be completed, with at least three (3) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J147 | SIR30212 | Certificate III in Retail Operations | Qualification |
| J154 | SIR30312 | Certificate III in Retail Supervision | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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