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Certificate III in Retail

Customer service, inventory management, POS, and more!

The Certificate III in Retail program offers individuals the opportunity to gain valuable skills in customer service, merchandising, and sales. With a focus on practical training and real-world experience, this program prepares participants for a successful career in the retail industry.

Retail Skills Development

  • Providing exceptional customer service in a retail environment 

  • Operating point-of-sale (POS) systems and handling financial transactions

  • Merchandising and organising product displays

  • Managing stock levels, inventory, and replenishment

  • Applying workplace health, safety, and security procedures.

a retail assistant helping a customer shop for dresses.
Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George's pop up shop, where participants can gain retail experience

Key competencies

  • SIRXCEG001 - Engage the customer

  • SIRXSLS001 - Sell to the customer

  • SIRXRSK001 - Identify and respond to security risks 

  • Contribute to workplace health and safety

What to expect in our retail course

The below breaks down the 4 terms of this certificate. We blend essential life skills like budgeting and simple cooking with job-specific training like work placements. By combining these skills, we set our students up for success in day-to-day life and in developing a fulfilling career.

Term 1

Orientation, skills, communication

Goal-setting, budgeting basics, workplace behaviour, simple cooking, email setup.

Term 3

Job readiness and career planning

Advanced budgeting, career discovery, resume writing, mock interviews.

Term 2

Problem solving, teamwork, wellness

Conflict resolution, teamwork exercises, mindfulness activities, work placements.

Term 4

Work integration & entrepreneurship

Work placements, customer service role-plays, pop-up stall projects, events.

Apply Now!

Please complete the form to apply for our Certificate III in Retail. Courses run every year.

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