
Study areas
Merchandising
If you have a creative mind and enjoy developing visual displays, a course in merchandising could give your retail career a kick start.
Retail Operations
Specialise in Retail Operations, where you can drive customer satisfaction and retail store efficiency.
Popular education and training courses
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
- At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
- Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package



Certificate III in Retail
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Diploma of Salon Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Support the Supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
- At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
- Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
- Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.

Customer Experience: Elevate
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Public Sector Executive Manager Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Retail Pathway
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Retail Leadership
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate II in Retail Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.








Certificate III in Nail Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.








Certificate IV in Retail Management
- Completed Certificate III in Retail or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience








Certificate I in Retail Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.








Diploma of Retail Merchandise Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
- There are no mandated entry requirements.








Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
- There are no mandated entry requirements.




Certificate III in Automotive Sales
- There are no mandated entry requirements.








What type of course is right for me?
Vocational Education and Training
VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.
VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).
- Job-ready skills
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Shorter course durations
- Lower entry requirements
Higher Education
Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.
Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.
- Broad career options
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Longer course durations
- Higher entry requirements
Industry Training
Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.
Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.
- Specialised skills
- Industry recognised
- Shorter course durations
- Lower entry requirements
Further reading


What can you do with a Certificate III in Retail?
13th October 2020)