Diploma of Retail Management (SIR 50112)

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Qualification Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required by those who hold or wish to hold higher management positions. It applies to those who are providing support to senior management in a larger retail or wholesale outlet or who are responsible for managing a retail store or wholesale outlet.

Job roles

Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles, such as:

• manage a large retail or business-to-business enterprise
• manage a small to medium sized retail group store or franchise outlet
• manage an independent retail store
• manage a business-to-business outlet.

Possible job titles

• store manager
• merchandise manager
• buyer
• sales manager
• area/regional manger

Pathways Information

This qualification is not appropriate  for VET in Schools (VETiS) delivery.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving SIR50112 Diploma of Retail Management, individuals may undertake:

• SIR80112 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Retail Leadership.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.

Entry Requirements

To undertake this qualification, individuals would be required to have retail management experience in roles, such as:

• managing store presentation and pricing
• leading and managing people
• providing a safe working environment.

Examples of evidence of retail management experience may include:

• job descriptions and references from current or past employers
• an entry interview to determine retail supervision experience.

Packaging Rules

9 units must be completed:

• 2 core units
• 7 elective units:

• a minimum of 4 units must be selected from the elective unit list below, 3 of which must be coded SIR
• a maximum of 3 units may be selected from any relevant Training Package or accredited course first packaged at AQF level 4, 5 or 6.

The choice of elective units must be guided by the core function or role of the current or intended work environment, local industry requirements, and the characteristics of the AQF level of this qualification.

Core Units