TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Retail Management

retail management certificate Hunter TAFE's retail management courses are for people looking for a career in first line management in the retail and/or wholesale industry. You will receive training in managing merchandise and store presentation, leading and managing people and providing a safe working environment. You will be able to choose from a range of electives and further your management training in areas including inventory, business merchandising, supply chain services and sales. Career opportunities leading from this course include job roles as a store or department manager, retail manager, merchandise manager, sales manager, customer service manager, shift manager.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers this retail management course at two campuses. Course dates, timetables and study options are location specific. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.

Newcastle

Address:
Maitland Road Tighes Hill NSW 2297
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 45 HRMC NSW 2310
Tel:
02 4923 7222
Fax:
02 4923 7292

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Evening
8hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday and Tuesday 5:30pm to 9:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Part Time Evening
8hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

2 x Saturday classes 11 August, and 15 September, flexible delivery.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Evening, 8hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday and Tuesday 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Evening, 8hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

2 x Saturday classes 11 August, and 15 September, flexible delivery.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Wyong

Address:
Porter Street Wyong NSW 2259
Postal Address:
PO Box 486 Wyong NSW 2259
Tel:
02 4350 2222
Fax:
02 4350 2247

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 3:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Flexible course delivery with self-paced study and tutorials available

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Full Time
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

Participants will need to have completed Certificate III in Retail or to have previously worked extensively in a retail management position.

Delivery Information

Flexible course delivery with self-paced study and tutorials available.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Wyong campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 3:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Flexible course delivery with self-paced study and tutorials available

Further delivery information is available on this course
Wyong campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

Participants will need to have completed Certificate III in Retail or to have previously worked extensively in a retail management position.

Delivery Information

Flexible course delivery with self-paced study and tutorials available.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 17486
National Code: SIR40207
Training Package: SIR07
Retail Services

How To Enrol

If the course is displayed as Online Registration you will need to follow the link and complete the online part of the registration process. You should then attend the advertised information/enrolment session. Click on the campus you are interested in to complete the Online Registration and find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements

There are two alternative pathways for entry into the Certificate IV in Retail Management. The candidate must either: 1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following units of competency: SIRXIND001A Work effectively in a retail environment SIRXCOM001A Communicate in the workplace plus the following units of competency from either Certificate III in Retail or Certificate III in Wholesale. These units are: Certificate III in Retail SIRXCCS003A Coordinate interaction with customers SIRXOHS002A Maintain store safety SIRXRSK002A Maintain store security SIRXSLS004A Build relationships with customer or Certificate III in Wholesale SIRWSLS003A Optimise customer and territory coverage SIRXCCS006A Maintain business to business relationships SIRXSLS004A Build relationships with customers OR 2. Have sufficient relevant wholesale or retail employment experience. A current or previous job role that involves or has involved the application of the above competencies, would be a satisfactory indicator for entry. A determination need not involve a formal process of measuring, evaluating or recording performance against the units of competency. Examples of evidence to support a determination could include: job descriptions and references from current or past employers an entry interview to determine what competencies have been applied in the wholesale or retail environment in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).