Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Retail Management
Diploma of Retail Management
SIR50112
J151
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 21/01/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required by those who hold or wish to hold higher management positions. It applies to those who are providing support to senior management in a larger retail or wholesale outlet or who are responsible for managing a retail store or wholesale outlet.
Job roles
Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles, such as:
manage a large retail or business-to-business enterprise
manage a small to medium sized retail group store or franchise outlet
manage an independent retail store
manage a business-to-business outlet.
Possible job titles
store manager
merchandise manager
buyer
sales manager
area/regional manger
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo undertake this qualification, individuals would be required to have retail management experience in roles, such as:
- managing store presentation and pricing
- leading and managing people
- providing a safe working environment.
PACKAGING RULES
Nine (9) units must be completed:
- two (2) core units
- seven (7) elective units:
- a minimum of four (4) units must be selected from the elective unit list, three (3) of which must be coded SIR
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from any relevant Training Package or accredited course first packaged at AQF level 4, 5 or 6.
The choice of elective units must be guided by the core function or role of the current or intended work environment, local industry requirements, and the characteristics of the AQF level of this qualification.
Units chosen from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available in SIR07 V3 Retail Services Training Package.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6129 | SIRXFIN005A | Manage operations to budget | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S6199 | SIRXSLS009A | Manage sales teams | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
a minimum of four (4) units must be selected from the elective unit list, three (3) of which must be coded SIR.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S579 | SIR50107 | Diploma of Retail Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZZ8 | SIR50116 | Diploma of Retail Leadership | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
To undertake this qualification, individuals would be required to have retail management experience in roles, such as:
managing store presentation and pricing
leading and managing people
providing a safe working environment.
Examples of evidence of retail management experience may include:
job descriptions and references from current or past employers
an entry interview to determine retail supervision experience.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships