TAFE SA
Certificate III in Retail
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Join one of Australia’s largest employment sectors with our comprehensive, hands-on retail course. Designed to boost your skills and provide a competitive edge in the job market, it’s perfect for anyone aspiring to launch a retail career, start their own business, or step into a supervisory role.
This nationally recognised qualification paves the way for opportunities in various retail environments, including specialty stores, supermarkets, department stores and quick-service restaurants. With this qualification, you can take on roles such as frontline sales assistant, customer service representative, shop assistant, retail supervisor, team leader and senior sales assistant.
Delivery mode
TAFE SA offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 120 Currie Street, Adelaide
- Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
About TAFE SA
TAFE SA is South Australia’s largest vocational education and training provider. We deliver job-focused training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at locations across the state.
