Career Opportunities | 
The Diploma has been designed for those who hold or wish to hold higher management positions. These roles would involve providing support to senior management in a larger retail outlet or being responsible for the management of a retail store.
On completion of this Diploma. Graduates can continue on to Advanced Diplomas in other areas or higher education.
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Entry Requirements |
Can be undertaken over 24 months full time or part time equivalent.
Those wishing to gain entry into the Diploma will be recognised as competent against the following
units of competency
WRRER1B Work effectively in a retail environment
WRRCS1B Communicate in the workplace
PLUS EITHER:
WRRCS4B Coordinate interaction with customers OR
WRRS4B Build relationships with customers
OR Have previous experience in a retail environment. The job role would have involved application of skill and knowledge to a wide range of contexts and included responsibility for own outputs and some responsibility for the quality and output of others.
Students can enter at any stage. The training is ongoing to ensure there are no waiting periods for training to start.
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Certificate
Requirements |
Two (2) core units, and
Seven (7) elective units
A minimum of 4 elective units must be selected from the Elective Units listed below.
A maximum of 3 elective units may be selected from another endorsed Training Package. These must be units which first appear within a Diploma qualification in the parent Training Package.
Elective units must be additional to those already counted towards a lower level qualification within this Training Package.
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Competencies |
Core:
SIRXFIN005A*
SIRXMGT005A* |
Manage operations to budget
Set strategic plans
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Example ELECTIVE UNITS:
SIRXQUA003A
SIRXRSK004A
SIRXSLS005A
SIRXMGT006A
SIRXMGT004A
SIRXEBS002A
SIRXEBS004A |
Create an innovative work environment
Control store security
Manage sales and service delivery
Initiate and implement change
Analyse and communicate information
Manage retail brands online
Select an e-business model
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Course
Costs |
Minimal fees may apply to most courses, and cover administration and materials issued.
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Infastructure
Requirements |
IIFP must be granted access to workplace staff and training/assessment rescources
to meet the requirements of candidates with special needs and modify
an assessment approach that incorporates reasonable adjustments to their needs. |
Pathways &
Exit Points |
No further training options are available after the Diploma.
Higher education would be an option. |
Location |
Training is delivered in the workplace at various industry locations. |
| Information Updated: 24th June 2008 |
