Cashier

A Cashier takes payments from customers and clients in a retail environment, an office or other setting. You might process transactions and provide customers with a receipt for their payment. Cashiers may count and balance money at various times during the day and check it against recorded sales. Cashiers may be responsible for ensuring registers have adequate supplies of change.

Cashiers should have excellent customer service skills and be able to deal with clients from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to be good with numbers and have excellent attention to detail. Cashiers must be able to work as part of a team and follow correct procedures during their duties.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a cashier?

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SIR30216

Certificate III in Retail

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $6,500
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SIR20216

Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality)

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
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Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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FNS10120

Certificate I in Basic Financial Literacy

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
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Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Cashier
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27th October 2020