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Intro to Certificate III in Retail
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have the primary responsibility of engaging the customer, maintaining daily store operations and delivering on organisational expectations. They have sound knowledge of product and service offerings. These individuals possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement is 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. The qualification provides a pathway to work in a diverse range of retail settings including specialty retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick service restaurants. – Students accepted from any state nationwide – Rolling start dates – Enrolment Confirmation (CE) issued the same day – Course delivery individualised to the student’s needs – Students assigned to a real person to assist them in the day or evening
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Certificate III in Retail

SIR30216

Important: You must have a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to enrol in this course. Click here to learn more

Job Outcomes

Frontline sales assistant Customer service representative Shop assistant Retail supervisor Team leader and senior sales assistant

Skills You Will Gain

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Check Icon Effective communication
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Course Overview

Each unit in this course plays a vital role in building your knowledge, skills, and confidence in your chosen field. The combination of core and elective units ensures a well-rounded learning experience, giving you the flexibility to align your studies with your personal interests and career ambitions.
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  • 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
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  • BSBCRT311 - Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
  • CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
  • SIRXCOM003 - Promote team cohesion
  • SIRXHWB001 - Maintain personal health and wellbeing
  • BSBOPS305 - Process customer complaints
Training Package Requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this course

RTO Entry Requirements:
  • ALC only accepts persons 18 years old and over for enrolment into this units of competency.
  • ALC recommends that participants should have a basic understanding of English language skills to fully comprehend the course material.
  • Completion of year 10 or higher would be an advantage with achieved equivalent level of language, literacy and numeracy skills. Where this has not occurred, an interview will be conducted to ascertain if there is a potential level of assistance required to assist the student.
  • Students will need to have access to a computer / tablet / smart phone etc with a reliable internet connection including current email and where applicable up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Applicants are to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) This is obtainable from usi.gov.au If a USI is not supplied and verified with usi.gov.au a certificate cannot be issued to the student.
  • For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, students will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with the course).
Duration & Delivery:
This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your chosen field. The program is structured at a minimum could be completed within 26 weeks and finalised within 12 months.

Face to Face or Hybrid

Fee of this Course:
Standard course fee for this qualification: Please contact support for fees – info@alo.edu.au

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FAQ's

Have questions? Here are some of the most common inquiries from our students to help you get started and understand more about our courses.

Are there any exams or assessments?

No exams. Each course includes various assessments designed to measure your understanding and practical application of the material. Assessments may include quizzes, assignments, and practical projects, depending on the course structure.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes, upon successfully completing the course requirements, you will receive an official certificate recognised nationally.

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

Recognition of Prior Learning (or RPL) is a legitimate part of the VET sector and the Australian education system.

Performed well, it recognises skills built from experience and provides a robust framework to ensure people can have their skills recognised.

Individual competency-based assessment must be undertaken by qualified assessors including to identify training required to fill gaps in a person’s knowledge and skills to meet the requirements specified in a training package.

What is Credit Transfer?

Credit transfer is recognition that you’ve previously completed a unit of your course through VET or higher education.

To receive a credit transfer for a unit you must provide formal evidence that you’ve previously completed the unit or a unit which matches in content and outcome. Formal evidence can be a qualification certificate or transcript, statement of attainment or your USI transcript. When credit is recognised, you don’t need to repeat training or assessment for that unit.

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John T.

Enroling with ALO was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my career. The flexibility of the online courses allowed me to balance my studies with work, and the support from the tutors was incredible. They made learning so accessible and relevant to the industry here in Sydney. Thanks to ALO, I now feel fully equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in my field.

Robert L.

Enroling with ALO was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my career. The flexibility of the online courses allowed me to balance my studies with work, and the support from the tutors was incredible. They made learning so accessible and relevant to the industry here in Sydney. Thanks to ALO, I now feel fully equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in my field.

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