SIR10107 - Certificate I in Retail Services

Certificate I in Retail Services

This qualification provides the foundation skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in routine tasks in various retail settings. Individuals may work in a team but always under direct supervision.

This qualification provides the foundational skills and knowledge for an individual to be able to commence work in the retail industry.

Work could be undertaken in a variety of retail store settings.

This qualification is not suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Subjects

QUALIFICATION RULES

To achieve a Certificate I in Retail Services the following 5 units must be completed:

all 5 core units

there are no elective units

CORE UNITS
SIRXCLM001A	Organise and maintain work areas
SIRXCOM001A	Communicate in the workplace
SIRXICT001A	Operate retail technology
SIRXIND001A	Work effectively in a retail environment
SIRXOHS001A	Apply safe working practices

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are no prerequisites for entry to this qualification.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

SUMMARY

SIR10107 Certificate I in Retail Services

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the retail industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	Use questioning and active listening to ascertain and respond to customer needs to ensure customers enjoy a positive retail experience that reflects store values. Regularly carry out verbal instructions from other team members and supervisors. Read and interpret simple workplace documents, complete simple written workplace forms and share work related information with other team members.
Teamwork	Work collaboratively with other team members, supporting the team, respecting and understanding others' views and giving and receiving feedback in the context of a retail customer service environment where employees are expected to perform their individual tasks but also look for opportunities to assist others.
Problem solving	Demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and concerns anticipating problems and acting to avoid them where possible. Solve problems in the context of a team structure where after clarification, customer service issues or recognition of risk may be referred to another team member or a supervisor for resolution depending upon store policy and procedures.
Initiative and enterprise	Act under direction at all times.
Planning and organising	Plan and carry out simple retail tasks to timelines and priorities that are set by a supervisor.
Self-management	Understand and follow store policies regarding work availability, rosters and work duties. Work within the store culture by practising inclusive behaviour, effective management of personal presentation, hygiene, and time; and the ability to efficiently prioritise and complete delegated tasks under instruction.
Learning	Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in the context of the job role and to recognise how to personally learn best at work. Accept opportunities to learn new ways of doing things and implement changes under instruction within the context of store procedures.
Technology	Use of point-of-sale systems and/or select and use a range of other retail technology; in the context of available equipment and store procedures. Recognise and report faulty equipment and follow store occupational health and safety procedures.