Program Overview

SIR40316 Certificate IV in Retail Management

Overview

The SIR40316 Certificate IV in Retail Management is a nationally accredited qualification that provides students with the skills and knowledge required to work in retail management roles. This course is designed to equip students with the skills to lead a frontline team, maintain store security, and achieve sales results.

Key Details

• Duration: 1 year (6 to 12 months part-time)
• Intake: Various intakes throughout the year
• Locations: Palmerston, Remote
• Entry Requirements: Students must have achieved a Certificate III in Retail or have relevant industry employment experience
• Fees:
  • NT Government supported: $1,443.75 - $1,540.00
  • Full Fee: $5,591.25 - $5,964.00

Course Structure

The course consists of 11 units of competency, comprising 7 core units and 4 elective units.

• Core Units:
  • SIRRRTF002 Monitor retail store financials
  • SIRXCEG004 Create a customer centric culture
  • SIRXHRM002 Maintain employee relations
  • SIRXMGT002 Lead a frontline team
  • SIRXRSK002 Maintain store security
  • SIRXSLS003 Achieve sales results
  • SIRXWHS003 Maintain workplace safety
• Elective Units (select 4):
  • BSBCUS401 Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
  • BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment
  • SIRRFSA001 Handle food safely in a retail environment
  • SIRRFSA002 Supervise a food safety program
  • SIRRINV002 Control stock
  • SITXHRM002 Roster staff
  • SIRXMKT003 Manage promotional activities

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

• Store Manager
• Department Manager
• Assistant Store Manager

Credit Transfers and Advanced Standing

Charles Darwin University recognizes Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation. Students may be eligible for credit transfer or advanced standing based on prior studies or work experience.

Fees and Payment

Fees are subject to change annually, and actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders must have their study eligibility verified before enrollment.

Why Study at CDU?

• Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
• Access to first-class facilities
• Recognition of prior learning accepted
• Packages into higher education available for most courses

Admission Requirements

A pre-enrollment process is conducted to establish suitability to undertake the course and determine support requirements. This includes a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. Students must have achieved a Certificate III in Retail or have relevant industry employment experience.

Additional Information

• Accreditation: This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the SIR Retail Services Training Package.
• Location and Study Mode: Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources. Subject to demand, other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
• Sector: TAFE
• Industry Groups: SALES AND PERSONAL SERVICES
• Occupation Types: Retail Supervisor
• Area of Study: Business and Retail Services, Business, Culinary Arts and Hospitality