Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Retail Leadership
Diploma of Retail Leadership
SIR50116
AZZ8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 28/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 18/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 12/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 16/08/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who manage a retail business, multiple retail stores or departments, following a business strategy to deliver profitable results for the organisation. These individuals support senior management and provide leadership to retail teams. They plan and evaluate the work of self and others, operating with autonomy and responsibility for personal outputs.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of retail settings including speciality retailers, supermarkets, department stores, and quick service restaurants.
Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as area manager, state manager, senior store manager, cluster manager and small business owner.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Ten (10) units must be completed:- Four (4) core units
- Six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- Three (3) units from the list below
- Three (3) 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.
Note: Unit marked with an asterisk * on TGA includes prerequisite unit SIRXCEG008 Manage disrespectful, aggressive or abusive customers.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWX40 | SIRRRTF003 | Drive retail profitability | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWX26 | SIRXCHA002 | Lead the change process | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWX10 | SIRXMGT003 | Provide leadership to others | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWX38 | SIRRSTR001 | Undertake strategic planning in retail | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Six (6) elective units must be completed, with at least three (3) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J151 | SIR50112 | Diploma of Retail Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
have achieved a Certificate IV in Retail Management
or
have relevant industry employment experience in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described in core units of competency from the SIR40316 Certificate IV in Retail Management.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships