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Sales Assistant (VIC)

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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 Operations, Retail Services or Automotive Sales. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally 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 or Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Packages that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

Related Courses:

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

  1. Apply Retail Food Safety Practices (SIR Unit) *
  2. Effective Selling Strategies (Training Program)
  3. Food Safety Supervisor - HACCP (Training Program)
  4. Food Safety Supervisor - Retail (Training Program)
  5. Monitor Food Safety Program (SIR Unit)
  6. Present a Sales Solution (BSB Unit)
  7. Certificate I in Retail Services *
  8. Certificate II in Automotive Sales *
  9. Certificate II in Bicycles *
  10. Certificate II in Community Pharmacy *
  11. Certificate II in Food Processing - Sales *
  12. Certificate II in Food Processing - Wine - Cellar Door Sales
  13. Certificate II in Retail *
  14. Certificate II in Retail Cosmetic Services *
  15. Certificate II in Seafood Industry - Seafood Sales and Distribution
  16. Certificate II in Wholesale *
  17. Certificate III in Automotive Sales *
  18. Certificate III in Community Pharmacy *
  19. Certificate III in Food Processing - Sales *
  20. Certificate III in Food Processing - Wine - Cellar Door Sales
  21. Certificate III in Retail *
  22. Certificate III in Rural Business *
  23. Certificate III in Rural Merchandising *
  24. Certificate III in Seafood Industry - Seafood Sales and Distribution
  25. Certificate III in Wholesale *
  26. Certificate IV in Business Sales *
  27. Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy *
  28. Certificate IV in Retail Management *
  29. Diploma of Retail Management *
  30. Bachelor of Business *
  31. Bachelor of Business - Retail Commerce

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:

Australian Retailers Association (National Office)

1300 368 041

Service Skills Australia

Pharmacy Guild of Australia

(03) 9810 9999