Sales Assistant (VIC)

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. Apply Retail Food Safety Practices (SIR Unit) *
  2. Food Safety Supervisor - Retail (Training Program)
  3. Monitor Food Safety Program (SIR Unit)
  4. Present a Sales Solution (BSB Unit)
  5. Certificate I in Meat Processing - Meat Retailing
  6. Certificate I in Retail Services *
  7. Certificate II in Automotive Sales *
  8. Certificate II in Bicycles (05) *
  9. Certificate II in Community Pharmacy *
  10. Certificate II in Food Processing - Sales *
  11. Certificate II in Meat Processing - Meat Retailing
  12. Certificate II in Retail *
  13. Certificate II in Retail Baking Assistance
  14. Certificate II in Seafood Industry - Seafood Sales and Distribution *
  15. Certificate II in Wholesale *
  16. Certificate III in Automotive Sales *
  17. Certificate III in Community Pharmacy *
  18. Certificate III in Food Processing - Sales *
  19. Certificate III in Interior Decoration - Retail Services *
  20. Certificate III in Retail *
  21. Certificate III in Rural Merchandising *
  22. Certificate III in Rural Merchandising (03) *
  23. Certificate III in Seafood Industry - Seafood Sales and Distribution *
  24. Certificate III in Wholesale *
  25. Certificate IV in Business Sales (07) *
  26. Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy *
  27. Certificate IV in Retail Management *
  28. Diploma of Retail Management *
  29. Advanced Diploma of Retail Management
  30. Bachelor of Business (Year 1)
  31. Bachelor of Business - Retail Commerce
  32. Bachelor of Business Administration *
  33. Bachelor of Psychological Studies / Bachelor of Business

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

Information for other states and territories: