SIR50116 Diploma of Retail Leadership

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SIR50116 Diploma of Retail Leadership

Modification History

Not applicable.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who manage a retail business, multiple retail stores or departments, following a business strategy to deliver profitable results for the organisation. These individuals support senior management and provide leadership to retail teams. They plan and evaluate the work of self and others, operating with autonomy and responsibility for personal outputs.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of retail settings including speciality retailers, supermarkets, department stores, and quick service restaurants.

Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as area manager, state manager, senior store manager, cluster manager and small business owner.

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 a Certificate IV in Retail Management

or

have relevant industry employment experience in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described in core units of competency from the SIR40316 Certificate IV in Retail Management.

Packaging Rules

10 units must be completed:

4 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

3 units from the list below

3 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.

Core units
SIRRSTR001	Undertake strategic planning in retail
SIRXCHA002	Lead the change process
SIRXMGT003	Provide leadership to others
SIRRRTF003	Drive retail profitability
Elective units
Communication and Teamwork
BSBLDR503	Communicate with influence
Human Resource Management
BSBHRM506	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBHRM604	Manage employee relations
Management and Leadership
BSBLDR501	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBLDR502	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
SIRXMGT004	Plan and manage retail projects
SIRXMGT005	Lead the development of business opportunities
Marketing
SIRXMKT004	Undertake digital marketing activities
SIRXMKT005	Develop a marketing strategy
Merchandise Management
SIRRMRM001	Plan merchandise buying strategy
Risk Management and Security
SIRXRSK003	Manage risk in the retail environment
Sales
SIRXSLS004	Drive sales results
Training and Development
BSBLED501	Develop a workplace learning environment
SIRXTAD003	Coach others for success
Work Health and Safety
BSBWHS501	Ensure a safe workplace
Working in Industry
BSBWOR501	Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide: - http://www.serviceskills.com.au/resources