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Plan a career in the retail industry

Plan a career in the retail industry

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRXIND004
State Code
AWX15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2016
Field of Education
120501 - Career Development Programmes
Original Release Date
13/09/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and document current skills and interests, explore retail career options and plan for career progression in the retail industry. The unit applies to any individual exploring career options in the retail industry.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Explore career opportunities and preferences.
  • 1.1.Identify, source and review information about retail career options.
  • 1.2.Explore education and training requirements for current and emerging retail career options.
  • 1.3.Evaluate levels of personal aptitude and interest for retail career options, tasks and responsibilities.
  • 1.4.Reflect on and evaluate levels of personal interest in different retail career options.
  • 1.5.Document career preferences and relevant education and training requirements.
2. Identify skill development requirements.
  • 2.1.Identify opportunities for skill development for selected retail career preferences.
  • 2.2.Evaluate, record and discuss current skills and knowledge against competencies relevant to career preferences.
  • 2.3.Document skill development options for selected career preferences.
3. Plan retail career progression.
  • 3.1.Review and select options for immediate and future skill development.
  • 3.2.Plan timelines for skill development progression.
  • 3.3.Collate skills assessment and career planning documentation and update regularly with evidence of skill development.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD966 SIRXIND102 Plan a career in the retail industry Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAA7 SIR10116 Certificate I in Retail Services Qualification
BAA0 SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services Qualification