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Diploma of Retail Management

Diploma of Retail Management

Qualification
National Code:
SIR50107
State Code:
S579
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Original TGA Release Date
26/02/2011
Approved Date
01/04/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
590
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/02/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 26/02/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides 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 being responsible for the management of a retail store or wholesale outlet.
This qualification is not suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles, such as:
a key management role management in a large retail or wholesale business
managing a small to medium retail group store or franchise outlet
managing an independent retail store
managing a wholesale outlet
Possible job titles include:
store manager
merchandise manager
buyer
sales manager

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Qualification Rules

To achieve a Diploma of Retail Management, 9 units must be completed:
- 2 core units
- 7 elective units

A minimum of 4 elective units must be selected from the Elective Units listed.

A maximum of 3 elective units may be selected from another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These must be units which appear within a Diploma qualification in the parent Training Package.

Note: Elective units must be additional to those already counted towards a lower level qualification within this Training Package

Note: In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors)
1. Core Units

All 2 Core Units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S6129 SIRXFIN005A Manage operations to budget 40 Unit of competency
S6158 SIRXMGT005A Set strategic plans 80 Unit of competency
2. Elective units

Elective units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C7046 BSBFLM511B Develop a workplace learning environment 50 Unit of competency
C7044 BSBFLM509B Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
S6159 SIRXMGT006A Initiate and implement change 150 Unit of competency
C3568 BSBHR502A Manage human resource management information systems 60 Unit of competency
C7041 BSBFLM505B Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
C3719 BSBMGT502A Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
C7042 BSBFLM506B Manage workplace information systems 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
N080 WRR50102 Diploma of Retail Management Qualification
AYQ8 WRW50101 Diploma of Wholesale Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J151 SIR50112 Diploma of Retail Management Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code SIR20107 taken from the Retail Services Training Package SIR07 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. SIR07 is endorsed until October 2010.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 14 February 2008.
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are two alternative pathways for entry into the Diploma of 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:
SIRXCOM001A
Communicate in the workplace
SIRXIND001A
Work effectively in a retail environment
Plus one of the following:
SIRXCCS003A
Coordinate interaction with customers; or
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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