SIR30216
Certificate III in Retail
Workplace hybrid
ACT, SA & NSW subsidies available
12 months
Start date
Monthly intake
Units of study
13 units; 8 core and 5 electives
Entry requirements
Entry requirements apply.
Location
Online
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have the primary responsibility of engaging the customer, maintaining daily store operations, and delivering organisational expectations. They have a sound knowledge of product and service offerings. These individuals possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement are required. They work with some independence under limited supervision. Some individuals working at this level are responsible for supervising other team members and monitoring day-to-day workplace operations.
ARC Training Entry Requirements
- Be an existing worker in the industry;
- Be registered as a trainee with an Australian Apprenticeship Connect Provider.
- Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and achieve ACSF level 3 across all domains
- Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Have reasonable digital literacy skills to participate in an online classroom environment
Possible Job Roles
- Customer Service Assistant
- Retail Assistant
- Visual Merchandiser
ARC Training does not guarantee successful completion of this course or guarantee employment.
Duration
Students will complete 26 weeks of training during a 12-month period. *
*Subject to public holidays and RTO closure periods.
Delivery Mode
The SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail is offered as a workplace hybrid model.
Workplace hybrid is a blended delivery of online classroom attendance and workplace activities. Students must be working in the industry to enrol.
Qualification Structure
There are thirteen units of competency to complete, comprising eight core units and five elective units of competency.
Core units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| SIRXCEG001 | Engage the customer |
| SIRXCEG002 | Assist with customer difficulties |
| SIRXCEG003 | Build customer relationships and loyalty |
| SIRXCOM002 | Work effectively in a team |
| SIRXIND001 | Work effectively in a service environment |
| SIRXRSK001 | Identify and respond to security risks |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer |
| SIRXWHS002 | Contribute to workplace health and safety |
Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| SIRXIND003 | Organise personal work requirements |
| SIRXPDK001 | Advise on products and services |
| BSBPEF201 | Support personal wellbeing in the workplace |
| SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays |
Course Cost
Government funding may be eligible for eligible students in ACT, NSW, and SA. Please see the relevant state fee schedule.
This course may also be delivered nationally as a fee-for-service offering.
Payment plans with ARC Training are available.
Support Services
- LLN support
- Tutorials
- Assessment support
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