SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail

52 Weeks

South Australia

RTO Code : 40298

Apprenticeship
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Overview

The SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail entry-level qualification is designed to give you the core foundation skills and practical knowledge you need to succeed in the retail industry. The qualification will allow an individual to supervise other team members and monitor day-to-day workplace operations. 

Duration

Traineeship: Estimated duration 52 Weeks

Study Mode and Assessment Methods

Work Based: Salford college will deliver training and assessment using facilities at a student’s workplace, in a classroom environment face to face or virtually using Microsoft Teams Environment.

During this course, you will undertake a wide range of assessment activities including:

  • Project /Assignment
  • Verbal / written assessment tasks
  • Scenarios/Case studies
  • Workplace case studies
  • Roleplay and observations

Description

The industry recognises this course as providing skills and knowledge to perform various retail operations tasks, such as cash handling, sales and service, merchandising, stock control and workplace safety duties and delivering on organisational expectations.

The qualification provides a pathway to work in a diverse range of retail settings, including specialty retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick-service restaurants.

This training is funded through the Government of South Australia and delivered by Salford College (RTO Code: 40298)

Successful completion leads to a Statement of Attainment for nationally accredited units listed on training.gov.au.

Fee-Free eligibility may apply—please complete the Training Account Consent Form and check your status on the Skills SA portal.

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  • A Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment is conducted on all entrants prior to enrolment into the program to ensure that Salford College can support each student throughout the program.

Pathways

After achieving SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail, individuals could progress to SIR40316 Certificate IV in Retail Management, or to Certificate IV qualifications in other service industry fields.

Career Outcomes

Frontline sales assistant

customer service representative

retail supervisor

team leader

senior sales assistant.

Recognition of Prior Learning/Credit Transfer

Do you already have existing skills and knowledge and don’t need additional training? Have you done previous training?

Please contact our office if you would like to undertake Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or apply for credit transfer. RPL/Credit transfer may reduce your course duration and fees

Course Structure

To achieve the qualification a total of thirteen (13) units of competency must be completed, including eight (8) core units and five (5) elective units. 

Elective units are decided upon consultation with the Employer.

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
SIRXCEG001Engage the customerCORE
SIRXCEG002Assist with customer difficultiesCORE
SIRXCEG003Build customer relationships and loyaltyCORE
SIRXCOM002Work effectively in a teamCORE
SIRXIND001Work effectively in a service environmentCORE
SIRXRSK001Identify and respond to security risksCORE
SIRXSLS001Sell to the retail customerCORE
SIRXWHS002Contribute to workplace health and safetyCORE
SIRXHWB001Maintain personal health and wellbeingELECTIVE
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleELECTIVE
SIRRFSA001Handle Food safety in a retail environmentELECTIVE
SIRXPDK002-Advise on food products and servicesELECTIVE
SIRXCEG008Manage disrespectful, aggressive or abusive customersELECTIVE
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