Sales Assistant (SA)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

You can work as a sales assistant without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job.

You can also become a sales assistant through a traineeship in Retail or Automotive Sales. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Retail Services or Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Packages that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Hairdressing, Beauty and Retail Careers (Training Program)
  2. Certificate I in Meat Processing - Meat Retailing *
  3. Certificate I in Retail Services *
  4. Certificate II in Automotive Sales *
  5. Certificate II in Bicycles
  6. Certificate II in Community Pharmacy *
  7. Certificate II in Food Processing - Sales
  8. Certificate II in Meat Processing - Meat Retailing
  9. Certificate II in Retail *
  10. Certificate II in Retail - Fashion
  11. Certificate II in Retail Make-up and Skin Care *
  12. Certificate III in Automotive Sales *
  13. Certificate III in Automotive Sales - Parts Interpreting
  14. Certificate III in Community Pharmacy *
  15. Certificate III in Food Processing - Sales
  16. Certificate III in Retail *
  17. Certificate III in Retail - Fashion
  18. Certificate III in Rural Merchandising
  19. Certificate III in Wholesale
  20. Certificate IV in Business Sales (07) *
  21. Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
  22. Certificate IV in Retail Management *
  23. Certificate IV in Retail Management - Fashion
  24. Diploma of Cosmetic Designing and Marketing - La Moda
  25. Diploma of Personal Care Development and Promotion
  26. Diploma of Personal Care Formulation
  27. Diploma of Retail Management *
  28. Diploma of Retail Management - Fashion

Employment Opportunities:

The retail industry employs large numbers with a high staff turnover. There is potential for advancement in retailing for those showing initiative, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

For Further Information:

ARA Retail Institute (National Office)

1300 368 041
www.retail.org.au

Pharmacy Guild of Australia

(02) 6270 1888
www.guildtraining.com.au

Service Skills Australia

www.serviceskills.com.au

Service Skills SA

(08) 8362 6255
www.retailexecutive.com.au

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