Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who undertake retail merchandise management activity to deliver profitable results for a retail organisation. They analyse merchandise performance results and follow an organisational strategy to plan and enhance ongoing merchandise performance.
These individuals operate with autonomy, are responsible for their personal outputs, and undertake decision making independently and in consultation with others.
Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as buyer, merchandise planner and merchandise manager.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
- have achieved formal study at the Certificate IV, or higher, level and are currently employed within the retail sector in a function where they have applied knowledge of retail financials, inventory management and retail operations.
or
- have at least two years full time work experience in a retail merchandise management related function where they have applied knowledge of retail financials, inventory management and retail operations.
or
- have at least two years full time work experience in a role where they have applied knowledge of business financials and operations.
Packaging Rules
11 units must be completed:
- 7 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
- 2 units from the list below
- 2 units from the list below, elsewhere in SIR Retail Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
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Core units |
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SIRRMRM002 |
Develop a merchandise strategy |
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SIRRMRM003 |
Conduct a post trade analysis |
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SIRRMRM004 |
Develop a merchandise financial plan |
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SIRRMRM005 |
Develop a category financial plan |
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SIRRMRM006 |
Plan a merchandise product range |
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SIRRMRM007 |
Negotiate and establish supply arrangements |
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SIRRMRM008 |
Develop a merchandise promotional plan |
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Elective units |
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Merchandise Management |
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SIRRMRM009 |
Plan merchandise buying trips |
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SIRRMRM010 |
Plan product development |
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SIRRMRM011 |
Manage merchandise quality and compliance |
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Management and Leadership |
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BSBLDR503 |
Communicate with influence |
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SIRXMGT003 |
Provide leadership to others |
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SIRXMGT004 |
Plan and manage retail projects |
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Risk Management and Security |
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SIRXRSK003 |
Manage risk in the retail environment |
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Working in Industry |
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BSBINN502 |
Build and sustain an innovative work environment |
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BSBWOR501 |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ca051b1b-5101-4ec2-ac1c-49699303188d
