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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.
There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Cashier.
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The Certificate III in Retail (SIR30216) is perfect for students seeking roles in places like shops, specialty retailers, supermarkets, and department stores. Student begin their studies with the safety aspects of the retail workplace, learning how to identify and respond to security risks. This course has a strong focus on interpersonal skills and selling, so students graduate confidently able to engage with customers, sell products and services, assist with customer complaints, and be an effective member of a sales team. The Certificate III in Retail (SIR30216) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
Enrol in the Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality) (SIR20216) if you want to work in a coffee shop, deli, supermarket, or food retail outlet. This nationally recognised course teaches you the fundamentals of food safety, storage, and handling — as well as how to sell food and process financial transactions. Graduate job-ready, with the confidence to join the workforce in food retail. Enquire now for the latest training dates and your eligibility for subsidised training..
Average duration: 6 months.
The FNS10120 Certificate I in Basic Financial Literacy equips students with essential skills and knowledge to enhance financial literacy across various sectors. It is applicable in workplaces, schools, adult learning institutions, and community organisations. It supports further learning in the financial services industry but does not lead to specific employment outcomes. This qualification is also suitable for pre-vocational or apprenticeship training, as well as for counselling and advisory services. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Gain advanced selling skills with the Certificate III in Retail (Food Speciality) (SIR30216). This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for work in supermarkets, delis, fruit and vegetable stores, coffee shops, and other food retailers. Over 12 months of face-to-face study you will learn how to build customer relationships and sell to retail customers — as well as the essential aspects of food safety, storage, and handling. Enquire now for the next enrolment dates, and if you are eligible for government funded training..
In Australia, a full time Cashier generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this profession has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 7,600 people employed as a Cashier in Australia compared to 4,700 five years ago. Cashiers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate II in Retail Services is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Cashier. This course will cover a range of topics including customer interaction and retail service technologies. You could also consider a Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality) or a Certificate III in Retail.
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Here are some potential career pathways within retail operations. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Retail Operations
Cashier
$960 weekly pay
Customer Service Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Retail Assistant
$850 weekly pay
Car Salesman
$1,250 weekly pay
Cluster Manager
Retail Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Retail Supervisor
Retail Team Leader
$1,050 weekly pay
Area Manager
$1,730 weekly pay
Department Manager
Regional Manager
Store Manager
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