As a Trainee you need to become competent in a range of activities and functions requiring basic retail operational knowledge and limited practical skills in a defined context. You will undertake work in various retail store settings, such as specialty stores, supermarkets, department stores and retail outlets with some autonomy or in a team but usually under close supervision. You will perform roles, such as provide product and service advice in a retail store, sell products and services in a variety of retail settings, work as a checkout operator, check stock and replenish shelves and organise and maintain work areas and displays.

Outcome on completion of your HSC

• Certificate II in Retail Services SIR20216 in SIR Retail Services Training Package.

• Pathway towards a Certificate III in Retail SIR30216.

Course delivery

• Both on the job and off the job and can be delivered face-to-face, flexibly or mixed mode.

• The SBT term is calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year.

Commitment required

• Undertake a minimum of 100 days in paid employment and training.

• Undertake Certificate II in Retail Services as part of your HSC.

• The employment and training can be undertaken during school time, after school and during school holidays.

How will you be assessed?

• Both on the job and off the job through written tests, project work and practical exercises.