Government Funded Retail Courses
This is an entry level qualificiation. The qualification provides the foundation skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in routine tasks in various retail settings. Individuals may work in a team but always under direct supervision.
SIR10107 - CERTIFICATE I IN RETAIL A total of 5 units are required for this qualification (no electives) |
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Core Units |
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SIRXCLM001A |
Organise and maintain work areas |
SIRXCOM001A |
Communicate in the workplace |
SIRXICT001A |
Operate retail technology |
SIRXIND001A |
Work effectively in a retail environment |
SIRXOHS001A |
Apply safe working practices |
This qualification is for individuals who work in various retail store settings, such as specialty stores, supermarkets, department stores and retail fast food outlets and require basic retail operational knowledge and limited practical skills in a defined context.
SIR20207 - CERTIFICATE II IN RETAIL A total of 14 units are required for this qualification |
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Core Units |
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SIRXCCS001A |
Apply point-of-sale handling procedures |
SIRXCCS002A |
Interact with customers |
SIRXCLM001A |
Organise and maintain work areas |
SIRXCOM001A |
Communicate in the workplace |
SIRXICT001A |
Operate retail technology |
SIRXINV001A |
Perform stock control procedures |
SIRXOHS001A |
Apply safe working practices |
SIRXRSK001A |
Minimise theft |
Elective Units |
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SIRXSLS001A |
Sell products and services |
SIRXSLS002A |
Advise on products and services |
SIRXMER001A |
Merchandise products |
SIRXMER005A |
Create a display |
SIRXFIN001A |
Balance point-of-sale terminal |
SIRRPOS001A |
Process postal outlet transactions |
OR - Electives – General Food Selling |
SIRRFSA001A |
Apply retail food safety practices |
SIRRMER001A |
Merchandise food products |
SIRRMER003A |
Prepare and display fast food items |
SIRRMER004A |
Prepare and display bakery products |
SIRRRPK001A |
Advise on food products and services |
SIRRRPK003A |
Advise on fast food products |
SIRRRPK004A |
Advise on bakery products |
Electives – General |
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SIRXFIN001A |
Balance point-of-sale terminal |
SIRXFIN002A |
Perform retail finance duties |
SIRRFSA001A |
Apply retail food safety practices |
SIRXINV002A |
Maintain and order stock |
SIRXMER001A |
Merchandise products |
SIRXMER005A |
Create a display |
THHGHS01B |
Follow workplace hygiene procedures |
BSBSLS301A |
Develop product knowledge |
SIRXSLS001A |
Sell products and services |
SIRXSLS002A |
Advise on products and services |
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in retail operations and/or supervision with the need to apply discretion and judgment. Work would be undertaken in various retail settings, such as specialty stores, supermarkets, department store and retail fast food outlets.
SIR30207 - CERTIFICATE III IN RETAIL A total of 10 units are required for this qualification. This includes 3 core units and 7 elective units Entry Requirement: Those wishing to gain entry for this qualification must be competent at Certificate II or have sufficient relevant retail employment experience to equate to requirements under Cert II Retail. |
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Core Units |
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SIRXOHS002A |
Maintain store safety |
SIRXRSK002A |
Maintain store security |
Core Elective Units - Only one of the following two |
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SIRXCCS003A |
Coordinate interaction with customers |
SIRXSLS004A |
Build relationships with customers |
Elective Units |
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SIRXADM002A |
Coordinate retail office |
SIRXCCS003A |
Coordinate interaction with customers |
SIRXICT003A |
Operate retail information technology systems |
SIRXFIN001A |
Balance point-of-sale terminal |
SIRXFIN003A |
Produce financial reports |
SIRRFSA002A |
Monitor food safety program |
BSBFRA301A |
Work within a franchise |
SIRXINV002A |
Maintain and order stock |
SIRXMGT001A |
Coordinate work teams |
SIRXMGT002A |
Maintain employee relations |
SIRXMPR001A |
Profile a retail market |
SIRXMER002A |
Coordinate merchandise presentation |
SIRXMER005A |
Create a display |
SIRXQUA001A |
Develop innovative ideas at work |
Electives – Product Knowledge |
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SIRRRPK006A |
Recommend liquor products |
SIRRRPK007A |
Recommend and fit clothing or footwear products and services |
SIRRRPK008A |
Recommend jewellery products and services |
SIRRRPK009A |
Recommend toddler and baby products |
SIRRRPK010A |
Recommend home and home improvement products and services |
SIRRRPK011A |
Recommend books or newsagency services |
SIRRRPK012A |
Recommend business and leisure products and services |
SIRRRPK013A |
Hire and sell video and DVD products and services |
SIRRRPK014A |
Recommend specialised products and services |
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in the first line management skills of those working in the retail and/or wholesale industries. It applies to those who are managing a small retail outlet, a section or department within a larger retail store, a small wholesale outlet, or a section or department with a larger wholesale business.
SIR40207 - CERTIFICATE IV IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT A total of 10 units are required for this qualification Entry Requirement: Those wishing to gain entry into the Certificate IV in Retail Management will need to be recognised competent in selected units from Certificate II and III Retail or have sufficient retail employment experience to equate to the select units. |
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Core Units |
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SIRXMER004A |
Manage merchandise and store presentation |
SIRXMGT003A |
Lead and manage people |
SIRXOHS003A |
Provide a safe working environment |
Elective Units |
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SIRXCLM002A |
Manage store facilities |
BSBCMN402A |
Develop work priorities |
BSBCMN410A |
Coordinate the implementation of customer service strategies |
SIRXFIN004A |
Manage financial resources |
BSBFLM409B |
Implement continuous improvement |
SIRXGLC001A |
Monitor compliance with legal and legislative requirements impacting business operations |
SIRXHRM001A |
Administer human resources policy |
SIRXHRM002A |
Recruit and select personnel |
SIRXINV003A |
Plan inventory levels |
SIRXINV004A |
Buy merchandise |
SIRXINV005A |
Control inventory |
SIRXMER003A |
Monitor in-store visual merchandising display |
SIRXMER006A |
Present products |
BSBMKG404A |
Forecast market and business need environment |
SIRXQUA002A |
Lead a team to foster innovation |
SIRXQUA003A |
Create an innovative work environment |
SIRXQUA004A |
Set up systems that support innovation |
SIRRFSA001A |
Apply retail food safety practices |
SIRRFSA002A |
Monitor food safety program |
SIRXRSK004A |
Control store security |
BSBSBM401A |
Establish business and legal requirements |
SIRXSLS005A |
Manage sales and service delivery |
BSBFLM505B |
Manage operational plan |





