Certificate II in Retail Services

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Certificate II in Retail Services

The retail industry is one of Australia's largest employers, and offers a fantastic range of job opportunities and career options. If you would love a career in the exciting world of retail, this course is the perfect place to start! 

The retail industry is one of Australia's largest employers, and offers a fantastic range of career options — from sales assistant through to high level management positions, it can give you a lifelong career!

If you would love a career in the exciting world of retail, the nationally recognised and accredited Certificate II in Retail Services is the perfect place to start! 

You'll learn how to merchandise, market, sell, and control stock; and gain skills in customer service, advising customers, theft minimisation, communication and teamwork. It will also provide you with an insight into the global world of sales with online shopping.

What a great way to start a great career! Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to a traineeship in this industry. 

Training option

  • VET for secondary students

Industry area

  • Hospitality, Tourism and Events

Study area

  • Retail

Course ID

  • National ID: SIR20216
  • WA State ID: BAA0

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

Would you like to work in the retail sector?

Working in retail can be as varied as you can imagine. Take the first step towards a career in the retail industry and learn essential skills that will set your apart from the workforce competition.

Gain a competitive advantage with a Certificate II in Retail Services. With this qualification you will learn how to merchandise, market, sell, and control stock. It will equip you with skills in customer service, advising customers, theft minimisation and give you an insight into the global world of sales with online shopping.

Delivery locations

Carnarvon
Exmouth

On completion of this qualification, you will have confidence and experience in customer service and the know-how of advising on and selling products and services.

The skills taught can be valuable not only in the Retail industry but in any area where you have customer interaction. This could be Beauty therapy, Hair dressing, Automotive, Electrical, Business - the pathways are endless. Certificate II retail Services will give you the skills to work in any business that has customers and sells a product or service, making you a very valuable team member.

Transferrable skills taught in this course include;

- Communication - Engaging a customer - Customer Service - Processing EFTPOS and Cash sales - Personal and Professional organisation - Teamwork - Safety - Sustainability  

Delivery location

Bunbury

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

Australian College of Training offers traineeships in SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services.  All training is conducted as on-the-job training in the workplace.  The College will customise an individual learning plan to suit your job role requirements.  Please phone (08) 9472 6111 for more information or to discuss your training options.  

Delivery location

Perth

SIR20216 provides a pathway to work in a diverse range of retail settings including speciality retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick service restaurants. Available as a traineeship. Contact us today to start your career in retail!

Delivery location

Perth

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions requiring basic retail operational knowledge and limited practical skills in a defined context. Work would be undertaken in a various retail store settings, such as speciality stores, supermarkets, department stores and retail outlets. Individuals may work with some autonomy or in a team but under close supervision. This qualification is delivered through Australian Apprenticeship arrangements.

Delivery location

Perth

The retail industry is an ideal starting point for your career. 

The Certificate II in Retail Services provides learners with essential skills and knowledge needed for frontline retail roles, with a focus on customer service, communication, and operational tasks. 

This nationally accredited qualification is recognised by retail employers across Australia and can provide direct career opportunities as well as pathways for further education. The skills you acquire through this qualification are transferable, meaning you can apply them in your community store now or with future employers in your career. You can use your skills and knowledge in a variety of retail settings, including specialty stores, supermarkets, department stores, and fast-food outlets.

Delivery location

Perth

Skills Strategies International offers Traineeships in SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services.
Training is conducted onsite at your workplace for your convenience. A customised training plan contextualised to your workplace will be created for you, from a variety of competencies available to suit your job requirements. Please visit our website www.skillstrategies.edu.au or phone (08) 6143 2180 for more information.

Delivery location

Onsite

This qualification provides participants with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure employment in customer service and retail settings including speciality retail, supermarket clerk and department store assistant.
This qualification can be delivered as a School-Based and Aboriginal School-Based Traineeship program delivered with a combination of on-and-off-the-job training in the Perth Metro and Peel Regions.

Delivery locations

Perth Metro
Peel Region

This qualification is for individuals starting or advancing in the retail industry. It suits frontline team members performing routine tasks under supervision in roles like customer service assistant, frontline team member, or point-of-sale operator across various retail settings, including specialty stores, supermarkets, and quick service restaurants. At Tubal, training is workplace-based, combining practical experience with structured learning through Tubal’s advanced Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS provides secure access to learning materials, assessments, and resources to support participants' skill development. Qualified Tubal trainers conduct monthly workplace visits to assess progress, provide feedback, and introduce new competency units. Participants prepare for assessments using the LMS, which offers interactive resources and tracks progress securely. Remote training options are also available. Competency is assessed through self-assessments, workplace evidence, supervisor confirmation, and assessor evaluation. This efficient process ensures participants meet workplace and qualification requirements while achieving excellent outcomes. Tubal is a trusted provider of workplace traineeships in Western Australia.

 

Delivery location

Perth

This qualification is designed to suit workplace-based trainees who are employed in a retail service role within a retail business. It is a comprehensive course designed to give participants entering the retail industry the necessary skills to perform the job role of a retail assistant. The qualification provides a pathway to work in many retail industry sectors and is suitable for a diverse range of retail-oriented employers. This qualification is targeted towards (but not exclusive to) School Based Trainees, who are employed in a retail business part-time, while also continuing their school education. Typical School Based Trainees will work between 7.5 and 20 hours per week as part of their employment arrangements.

 

Delivery location

Perth

The retail industry is one of Australia's largest employers, and offers a fantastic range of career options — from sales assistant through to high level management positions, it can give you a lifelong career!

If you would love a career in the exciting world of retail, the nationally recognised and accredited Certificate II in Retail Services is the perfect place to start! 

You'll learn how to merchandise, market, sell, and control stock; and gain skills in customer service, advising customers, theft minimisation, communication and teamwork. It will also provide you with an insight into the global world of sales with online shopping.

What a great way to start a great career! Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to a traineeship in this industry. 

Training option

  • VET for secondary students

Industry area

  • Hospitality, Tourism and Events

Study area

  • Retail

Course ID

  • National ID: SIR20216
  • WA State ID: BAA0

To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Would you like to work in the retail sector?

Working in retail can be as varied as you can imagine. Take the first step towards a career in the retail industry and learn essential skills that will set your apart from the workforce competition.

Gain a competitive advantage with a Certificate II in Retail Services. With this qualification you will learn how to merchandise, market, sell, and control stock. It will equip you with skills in customer service, advising customers, theft minimisation and give you an insight into the global world of sales with online shopping.

Delivery locations

Carnarvon
Exmouth

On completion of this qualification, you will have confidence and experience in customer service and the know-how of advising on and selling products and services.

The skills taught can be valuable not only in the Retail industry but in any area where you have customer interaction. This could be Beauty therapy, Hair dressing, Automotive, Electrical, Business - the pathways are endless. Certificate II retail Services will give you the skills to work in any business that has customers and sells a product or service, making you a very valuable team member.

Transferrable skills taught in this course include;

- Communication - Engaging a customer - Customer Service - Processing EFTPOS and Cash sales - Personal and Professional organisation - Teamwork - Safety - Sustainability  

Delivery location

Bunbury

Would you like to work in the retail sector?

Working in retail can be as varied as you can imagine. Take the first step towards a career in the retail industry and learn essential skills that will set your apart from the workforce competition.

Gain a competitive advantage with a Certificate II in Retail Services. With this qualification you will learn how to merchandise, market, sell, and control stock. It will equip you with skills in customer service, advising customers, theft minimisation and give you an insight into the global world of sales with online shopping.

On completion of this qualification, you will have confidence and experience in customer service and the know-how of advising on and selling products and services.

The skills taught can be valuable not only in the Retail industry but in any area where you have customer interaction. This could be Beauty therapy, Hair dressing, Automotive, Electrical, Business - the pathways are endless. Certificate II retail Services will give you the skills to work in any business that has customers and sells a product or service, making you a very valuable team member.

Transferrable skills taught in this course include;

- Communication - Engaging a customer - Customer Service - Processing EFTPOS and Cash sales - Personal and Professional organisation - Teamwork - Safety - Sustainability  

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

Australian College of Training offers traineeships in SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services.  All training is conducted as on-the-job training in the workplace.  The College will customise an individual learning plan to suit your job role requirements.  Please phone (08) 9472 6111 for more information or to discuss your training options.  

Delivery location

Perth

SIR20216 provides a pathway to work in a diverse range of retail settings including speciality retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick service restaurants. Available as a traineeship. Contact us today to start your career in retail!

Delivery location

Perth

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions requiring basic retail operational knowledge and limited practical skills in a defined context. Work would be undertaken in a various retail store settings, such as speciality stores, supermarkets, department stores and retail outlets. Individuals may work with some autonomy or in a team but under close supervision. This qualification is delivered through Australian Apprenticeship arrangements.

Delivery location

Perth

The retail industry is an ideal starting point for your career. 

The Certificate II in Retail Services provides learners with essential skills and knowledge needed for frontline retail roles, with a focus on customer service, communication, and operational tasks. 

This nationally accredited qualification is recognised by retail employers across Australia and can provide direct career opportunities as well as pathways for further education. The skills you acquire through this qualification are transferable, meaning you can apply them in your community store now or with future employers in your career. You can use your skills and knowledge in a variety of retail settings, including specialty stores, supermarkets, department stores, and fast-food outlets.

Delivery location

Perth

Skills Strategies International offers Traineeships in SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services.
Training is conducted onsite at your workplace for your convenience. A customised training plan contextualised to your workplace will be created for you, from a variety of competencies available to suit your job requirements. Please visit our website www.skillstrategies.edu.au or phone (08) 6143 2180 for more information.

Delivery location

Onsite

This qualification provides participants with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure employment in customer service and retail settings including speciality retail, supermarket clerk and department store assistant.
This qualification can be delivered as a School-Based and Aboriginal School-Based Traineeship program delivered with a combination of on-and-off-the-job training in the Perth Metro and Peel Regions.

Delivery locations

Perth Metro
Peel Region

This qualification is for individuals starting or advancing in the retail industry. It suits frontline team members performing routine tasks under supervision in roles like customer service assistant, frontline team member, or point-of-sale operator across various retail settings, including specialty stores, supermarkets, and quick service restaurants. At Tubal, training is workplace-based, combining practical experience with structured learning through Tubal’s advanced Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS provides secure access to learning materials, assessments, and resources to support participants' skill development. Qualified Tubal trainers conduct monthly workplace visits to assess progress, provide feedback, and introduce new competency units. Participants prepare for assessments using the LMS, which offers interactive resources and tracks progress securely. Remote training options are also available. Competency is assessed through self-assessments, workplace evidence, supervisor confirmation, and assessor evaluation. This efficient process ensures participants meet workplace and qualification requirements while achieving excellent outcomes. Tubal is a trusted provider of workplace traineeships in Western Australia.

 

Delivery location

Perth

This qualification is designed to suit workplace-based trainees who are employed in a retail service role within a retail business. It is a comprehensive course designed to give participants entering the retail industry the necessary skills to perform the job role of a retail assistant. The qualification provides a pathway to work in many retail industry sectors and is suitable for a diverse range of retail-oriented employers. This qualification is targeted towards (but not exclusive to) School Based Trainees, who are employed in a retail business part-time, while also continuing their school education. Typical School Based Trainees will work between 7.5 and 20 hours per week as part of their employment arrangements.

 

Delivery location

Perth

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