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Certificate IV in Retail Management

Course Code: QSIR40207 CRICOS Code: 073192E

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
6 Month/s (Typically students will take this course in combination with the Diploma of Retail Management, resulting in a total duration of 1 year.)	Prahran (Term 1)	A$6,100 (total for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

Course Description:

This Certificate IV in Retail Management introduces students to the vocational skills and knowledge necessary to develop a career in retail management. The course emphasises the practical applications involved in the management aspects of running a retail business.

Upon completion, students have the opportunity to continue on to the Diploma of Retail Management. The diploma level builds on the managing aspects of running a retail business introduced in the Certificate IV.

(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)

Aims & Objectives:

The course aims to prepare students for employment opportunities in retail industry cadetships and similar development programs by equipping students with the appropriate knowledge and skills for future retail management positions.

Course Structure:

The Certificate IV in Retail Management is the first stage in the retail management program. Students who successfully complete the Certificate IV may progress to the Diploma of Retail Management and then to the Advanced Diploma of Retail Management.

To attain the Certificate, ten units need to be completed: three core units and seven elective units.

Units of Study:

Core units

SIRXMER004A Manage merchandise and store presentation
SIRXMG003A Lead and manage people
SIRXOH003A Provide a safe working environment

Electives units

SIRXQUA004A Set up systems that support Innovation
BSBCMN410A Co-ordinate implementation of customer service
SIRXMPR001A Profile a retail market
SIRXCLM002A Manage store facilities
SIRXFIN004A Manage financial resources
SIRXHRM001A Administer HR policy
SIRXQUA004A Set up systems to support innovation

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

The course prepares students for retail industry cadetships, and similar executive development programs, by equipping students with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attributes for future retail management and executive positions.

Future career opportunities include management and executive positions in retail organisations, including suppliers and franchise operations.

Students who undertake this course as a dual qualification will have enhanced employment prospects.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Special entry requirements:

The prerequisite units of competencies are: Communicate in the Workplace, Work Effectively in a Retail Environment, Coordinate Interaction with Customers, Build Relationships with Customers, Maintain Store Safety and Maintain Store Security or relevant industry experience.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Information Sessions:

Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

Scholarships:

A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.