Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rural Merchandising
Certificate III in Rural Merchandising
AHC32724
BJQ7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 01/05/2024 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for job roles in the rural merchandising industry including rural merchandiser and rural sales assistant.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting equipment and services and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with workplace health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Twelve (12) units of competency:
- Six (6) core units plus
- Six (6) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- At least four (4) must be from the electives listed below
- Up to two (2) from the electives listed below and/or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II, III or IV.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB66 | AHCWRK320 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF16 | BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCF15 | BSBOPS305 | Process customer complaints | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCS25 | AHCMER306 | Sell products and services | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFB99 | AHCWRK212 | Work effectively in industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be selected from the elective unit groups listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| 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.
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