Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rural Merchandising
Certificate III in Rural Merchandising
AHC32716
BCZ5
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in rural merchandising.
Industry expects individuals with this qualification to perform tasks involving a broad range of skills applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles vary across different industry sectors and include:
Rural merchandiser
Rural sales assistant
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)Core Units = seven (7)
Elective Units = five (5)
- select at least three (3) units from the elective list
- two (2) units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3, or 4 may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in rural merchandising and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR14 | AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WD984 | SIRXSLS303 | Build relationships with customers | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUM29 | BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0997 | BSBSLS402A | Identify sales prospects | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUM18 | BSBPRO301 | Recommend products and services | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAL48 | AHCMER303 | Sell products and services | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D493 | AHC32710 | Certificate III in Rural Merchandising | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG1 | AHC32720 | Certificate III in Rural Merchandising | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships