Subjects

11 units must be completed:

7 core units

4 elective units, consisting of:

2 units from the list below

2 units from the list below, elsewhere in SIR Retail Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units

add topic SIRRMRM002

Develop a merchandise strategy

add topic SIRRMRM003

Conduct a post trade analysis

add topic SIRRMRM004

Develop a merchandise financial plan

add topic SIRRMRM005

Develop a category financial plan

add topic SIRRMRM006

Plan a merchandise product range

add topic SIRRMRM007

Negotiate and establish supply arrangements

add topic SIRRMRM008

Develop a merchandise promotional plan

Elective units

Merchandise Management

add topic SIRRMRM009

Plan merchandise buying trips

add topic SIRRMRM010

Plan product development

add topic SIRRMRM011

Manage merchandise quality and compliance

Management and Leadership

add topic BSBLDR503

Communicate with influence

add topic SIRXMGT003

Provide leadership to others

add topic SIRXMGT004

Plan and manage retail projects

Risk Management and Security

add topic SIRXRSK003

Manage risk in the retail environment

Working in Industry

add topic BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

add topic BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development


Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:

have achieved formal study at the Certificate IV, or higher, level and arecurrently employed within the retail sector in a function where they have applied knowledge of retail financials, inventory management and retail operations.

or

have at least two years full time work experience in a retail merchandise management related function where they have applied knowledge of retail financials, inventory management and retail operations.

or

have at least two years full time work experience in a role where they have applied knowledge of business financials and operations.