Certificate IV in Retail Management (SIR40207)

Outline

The Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) which offers Certificates II, III & IV in Retail

Certificate IV Retail is being provided by The Academy as a means by which employers and employees can benefit.

An Employer may benefit financially, subject to the employee being eligible for Government Funding

An Employee can benefit by obtaining a Nationally Accredited Certificate IV in Retail by just continuing to do their current job and attain accreditation at no cost to themselves.

Who is Eligible?

Any Staff member/manager/supervisor who works at least 21 hours a week on average, and is an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident. The Staff member may not be eligible if they have a qualification greater than or equal to a Certificate IV in any field. (e.g. – Certificate IV in Hospitality etc)

Course Time

The course is competency based and may take 12 months to complete (many participants are able to complete their work in a shorter period). A Qualification and Trade Certificate is issued on successful completion of the course. A total of 10 Units must be completed to attain the qualification, inclusive of:

• Manage merchandise and store presentation  
• Lead and manage people  
• Provide a safe working environment  
• Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies  
• Recruit and select personnel  
• Control inventory  
• Demonstrate merchandising and category presentation skills  
• Undertake business planning  
• Market products  
• Interpret financial information  
• Provide responsible service of alcohol