Retail courses at TAFE
13 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Retail Services (SIR10116)
Leads to: Checkout Operator, Shelf Filler, Door-to-door Salesperson, Personal Shopper, Retail Buyer, Retail Manager (General), Retail Supervisor, Sales Assistant (General), Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods), Stock Clerk, Storeperson
Certificate II
Certificate II in Community Pharmacy (SIR20116)
Leads to: Community Pharmacy Sales Assistant, Sales Assistant (General)
Certificate II in Retail Services (SIR20216)
Leads to: Sales Assistant (General), Checkout Operator, Shelf Filler, Retail Buyer, Retail Manager (General), Retail Supervisor, Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods), Warehouse Supervisor, Cafe Worker, Community Pharmacy Sales Assistant, Personal Shopper, Service Station Attendant, Stock Clerk, Storeperson, Visual Merchandiser
Certificate III
Certificate III in Business to Business Sales (SIR30316)
Leads to: Sales Representative (Building and Plumbing Supplies), Sales Representative (Business Services), Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories), Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods), Door-to-door Salesperson, ICT Sales Assistant, Rental Salesperson, Sales Demonstrator, Telemarketer, Advertising Specialist, Business Broker, Business Development Manager, Commodities Trader, ICT Account Manager, ICT Sales Representative, Marketing Specialist, Sales Representative (Industrial Products), Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products), Wholesaler
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (SIR30116)
Leads to: Community Pharmacy Sales Assistant
Certificate III in Retail (SIR30216)
Leads to: Checkout Operator, ICT Sales Assistant, Personal Shopper, Sales Assistant (General), Sales Demonstrator, Shelf Filler, Storeperson, Visual Merchandiser, Advertising Specialist, Merchandise Planner, Retail Buyer, Retail Manager (General), Retail Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Call or Contact Centre Operator, Order Clerk, Purchasing Officer, Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods), Stock Clerk, Telemarketer
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy (SIR40116)
Leads to: Community Pharmacy Sales Assistant, Retail Supervisor
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary (SIR40216)
Leads to: Community Pharmacy Technician, Community Pharmacy Sales Assistant, Hospital Pharmacy Technician
Certificate IV in Retail Management (SIR40316)
Leads to: Retail Buyer, Retail Supervisor, Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods), Stock Clerk, Storeperson, Call or Contact Centre Manager, Customer Service Manager, Retail Manager (General)
Diploma
Diploma of Retail Leadership (SIR50116)
Leads to: Merchandise Planner, Retail Manager (General), Retail Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Business Development Manager, Corporate General Manager, Wholesaler, Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Diploma of Retail Merchandise Management (SIR50317)
Leads to: Retail Manager (General), Merchandise Planner, Retail Buyer, Retail Supervisor, Storeperson, Visual Merchandiser, Warehouse Administrator, Warehouse Supervisor, Sales and Marketing Manager, Supply and Distribution Manager, Wholesaler, Post Office Manager
Diploma of Visual Merchandising (SIR50217)
Leads to: Merchandise Planner, Visual Merchandiser, Advertising Manager, Advertising Specialist, Retail Manager (General)
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Visual Merchandising (SIR60221)
Leads to: Merchandise Planner, Visual Merchandiser, Advertising Specialist
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.