Course Overview

This course will develop your management ability and enable you to acquire the knowledge and skills required to manage a small retail outlet or a department in a large retail store.

You'll learn about merchandise and store presentation, recruiting personnel, leading teams and controlling inventory.

Working in retail offers job progression and the chance to work in many different environments from food to fashion, audio to automotive.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Retail manager.

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of Certificate III in Retail Operations or two years full time experience in the retail industry.
• Attendance at information sessions and interview required.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes practical demonstrations, projects, group discussions, documents/folios, case studies, reports and presentations.

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) may also be available for applicants (Warragul campus only). Please contact the department or go here for more information.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Diploma of Retail Management

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
SIRXMER004A	Manage merchandise and store presentation
SIRXMGT003A	Lead and manage people
SIRXOHS003A	Provide a safe working environment
Elective Units
SIRXCLM002A	Manage store facilities
SIRXFIN004A	Manage financial resources
SIRXHRM001A	Administer human resource policy
SIRXHRM002A	Recruit and select personnel
SIRXINV005A	Control inventory
SIRXQUA002A	Lead a team to foster innovation
SIRXSLS005A	Manage sales and service delivery