Certificates, Diplomas and more
Accredited
Certificate II in Retail Services, Certificate III in Retail, Certificate IV in Retail Management & Diploma of Retail Merchandise Management
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Certificate II in Retail Services
SIR20216
National
This qualification reflects the role of frontline retail team members who use a defined and limited range of operational skills to undertake workplace activities.They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision of others.
Retail Ready
Jobs Program
National
The Retail Ready Jobs Program is your first step to an exciting career in retail, where you take it is up to you. Become a buyer, merchandiser, manager, store designer - the possibilities are endless. There are so many ways for you to benefit from a job in retail through the Retail Ready Jobs Program.
Certificate III in Retail
SIR30216
National
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 are required.
Certificate IV in Retail Management
SIR40316
National
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who lead a frontline team and manage day-to-day operations of a retail store or department to implement and deliver on organisational objectives and standards. These individuals possess a range of highly developed selling and customer engagement skills with sound knowledge of product and service offerings. They work with independence, taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs
Diploma of Retail Merchandise Management
SIR50317
National
This qualification provides a new platform for professionaldevelopment to build sustained talent and productivityimprovements in merchandise teams. Drawing on foundations ofbest practice in merchandise planning and buying, the program willbe facilitated by an industry leading retail professional who isequipped with strong education and facilitation skills.
Skillset
Details to come
National
The ARA Retail Institute (ID NUMBER: 4049) is the leading national body providing for the education, consulting and professional development needs of the Australian retail industry. The ARA Retail Institute specializes in consulting and education on a broad range of topics, including: Retail Buying, Financials, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Sales and Service Strategy. The ARA Retail Institute houses a suite of both accredited and non-accredited training solutions; from the Diploma of Retail Management to customized in-house training programs. This suite provides a diverse and flexible range of education products to suit industry needs.