Australia Unity Institute of Technology
Certificate III in Retail
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail is a nationally recognised course which reflects the role of individuals who have the primary responsibility of engaging the customer, maintaining daily store operations and delivering on organisational expectations. They have sound knowledge of product and service offerings. These individuals possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement is required. They work with some independence under limited supervision. Some individuals working at this level are responsible for supervising other team members and monitoring day-to-day workplace operations.
The course provides you a pathway to work in a diverse range of retail settings including specialty retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick service restaurants. Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as frontline sales assistant, customer service representative, shop assistant, retail supervisor, team leader and senior sales assistant.
Delivery mode
Australia Unity Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- level 5/119 Charlotte Street, Brisbane City Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Retail will prepare you for the following roles.
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representatives interact with an organisation’s clients and customers, helping them with product enquiries, taking orders, and man...
Retail Assistant
A Retail Assistant helps customers in a retail environment such as a small shop or large department store. You might assist with enquiries, provide...
Cashier
A Cashier takes payments from customers and clients in a retail environment, an office or other setting. You might process transactions and provide...
Buyer
A Buyer coordinates the purchase of goods to be sold in a retail store. You might find stock, make decisions about item quantities and negotiate sa...
Pharmacy Sales Assistant
A Pharmacy Sales Assistant processes retail sales in a pharmacy. You might receive prescriptions from customers and provide advice on non-prescript...
Trainee
A Trainee is someone working in an entry level position within a business or organisation. Trainees are employed in a range of industries and you’l...
Retail Team Leader
A Retail Team Leader supervises a team of staff in a retail environment. You might work in a large department or grocery store or work in a special...
Car Salesman
A Car Salesman assists customers who are purchasing a vehicle. You might work in a new car showroom or in a used vehicles lot. Car Salesmen might s...
Visual Merchandiser
A Visual Merchandiser prepares displays of products in a retail environment. You might market new products, create seasonal displays or display mer...
Senior Merchandiser
A Senior Merchandiser leads a team creating retail and fashion displays. You might work for a large retail chain or take on individual clients. Sen...
Bicycle Sales Assistant
A Bicycle Sales Assistant sells bikes and bike products to customers in a retail environment. You might work in a specialty bicycle store or in a l...
Picture Framer
A Picture Framer produces mouldings to create frames for artwork, photographs, memorabilia and other special pieces. You’ll liaise with customers t...
Location Manager
A Location Manager is responsible for managing daily operations at a specific site or multiple locations within a company. This role involves super...
