Program Benefits

• Government Incentive payments may be available from the federal government. For more information regarding incentives please ask us about an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC)
• For new staff Workcover Levy Exemptions may apply
• Available to all new & existing staff members who work a minimum of 15 hours/week
• Provides an exciting opportunity for Owners/Managers to 'up skill' their teams and increase productivity
• Upon successful completion your employees will receive the nationally recognised qualification of Certificate III in Retail as well as a statement of results for all units completed
• A certificate can include Safe Food Handling, if required
• The training program will be tailored to your needs and be flexible in delivery with all workbooks supplied
• Training can be conducted within your workplace. All of our trainers have extensive experience in the retail and service industries with relevant teaching and industry qualifications

Course Objective

Course Structure

The course is made up of 10 units - 3 core and then 7 electives

Scope of Delivery

• Training is conducted within your workplace once a month for approximately 6 hours. Students would be expected to complete a training log whilst working to capture time spent training. These hours are credited to your traineeship

Course Duration

• Your traineeship is usually completed within 12-18 months dependign on your hours of work and your ability to competently complete set tasks

Assessment

Assessment is completed by the trainer and supervisor through a number of means. Some examples are: short written assessments with the trainer, direct observation of trainee performing specific tasks, verbal questioning and workbook tasks. Trainees will be assessed monthly

Recognition of Prior Learning/Credit Transfer

• Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer may apply where units already completed are current and relevant to new traineeship and assessment will also be made in regard to applicant's prior work or life experience

Certificates

• Upon successful completion of training, employees will receive a nationally recognised qualification in Certificate III in Retail, which is within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
• Should a trainee wish to transfer or withdraw from training, a statement of attainment will be issued with all units which have been successfully completed

Eligibility

• Applicants must currently work in the retail industry
• The employer may be able to attract Government Incentives. Please speak with your nearest Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC)

Opportunity for Further Study

• Upon successful completion of the course there is an opportunity for trainees to advance to a Certificate IV in Business Management (conditions apply)

Eligibility

• Applicants must currently work in the retail industry
• The employer may be able to attract Government Incentives. Please speak with your nearest Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC)

How To Apply

• If you are interested in this course you can either EMAIL a request to info@sgils.vic.edu.au or call us on 03 5472 1550

Units of Competency

Common Units

The following are Core (compulsory) units:

Elective Units

This is an example only - elective units will be selected based on the requirements of the position and the organisation you are working for.