Step up your retail career with the Certificate IV in Retail Management—a dynamic qualification designed for those ready to take charge. Learn how to lead teams, optimise store operations, and create standout customer experiences in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.
From managing budgets and merchandising to team leadership and sales strategies, this course gives you the practical skills and confidence to drive success in any retail environment. Whether you’re aiming for the next level in your career or preparing for future business ventures, this qualification sets you on the path to leadership.
Ready to take the lead? Let’s make it happen.
In the Certificate IV in Retail Management, you'll complete 11 units covering leadership, customer engagement, and financial management, preparing you to lead dynamic retail teams and drive store success.
Course Enrolment:
Anytime
Entry Requirements:
Nil
Course Duration:
12mths
Location:
ABHT are approved to deliver this course nationally via our online platform and can deliver this training face to face in the workplace throughout Metro & SE QLD.
Study Options:
Training can be delivered face to face in the workplace or in a traditional classroom environment. Students can also study within their own schedule using our online platform or combination of face-to-face and online training.
Study Pathways:
Certificate IV Business
Diploma of Business
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage retail store financials by controlling costs, managing rosters and stock levels, and reviewing financial performance. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of retail industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage and ensure the delivery of customer service standards and work with team members to improve customer experiences. It applies to individuals working in customer service management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain employee relations in the workplace and implement dispute and grievance procedures when employment related issues occur. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and manage a frontline team by delegating work, monitoring performance and taking action to improve standards of performance. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain store security in a retail environment. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to drive the sales of products and services, and create a sales environment, to meet sales targets. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements are adhered to in the workplace by monitoring and coordinating workplace health and safety practices. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures. This unit incorporates the requirement, under state and territory Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, for businesses to take a systematic approach to managing the safety of their workers and anyone else in the workplace.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to appropriately and safely manage customers who are disrespectful, aggressive or abusive. It applies to individuals working in customer service roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They may operate independently or under supervision and guidance from others, and within established organisational policies and procedures. It predominantly applies to retail industry work environments with high levels of customer contact.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, administer and communicate staff rosters. It requires the ability to plan rosters according to industrial provisions, operational efficiency requirements, and within wage budgets. This unit applies to individuals responsible for developing staff rosters for situations involving potentially large numbers of staff working across a range of different service periods or shifts. It does not apply to small office environments. It applies to senior personnel who operate independently or with limited guidance from others, including dedicated specialist staff or operational supervisors and managers.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a hospitality environment and provide service to customers during service periods. It requires the ability to integrate a range of individual technical skills while dealing with numerous sales, service or operational tasks simultaneously to meet the needs of multiple and diverse customers. A service period incorporates preparation, service and end of service tasks. The unit applies individuals working in a range of different departments such as accommodation services, food and beverage, gaming operations and housekeeping, in various hospitality industry settings, including bars, hotels, cafes, restaurants, clubs, pubs and motels. It applies to those frontline service personnel who deal directly with customers on a daily basis and who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance. The unit applies to individuals who are required to design their own work schedules and work plans and to establish priorities for their work. They will typically hold some responsibilities for the work of others and have some autonomy in relation to their own role.
Course Fees:
Course Fees:
There are five available enrolment options to choose from for this course:
Certificate IV in Retail Management- $3450.00
Payment Structure for Courses over $1500.00
We make paying for your course simple and manageable.
Courses under $1,500: Pay upfront and in full at enrolment.
Courses over $1,500 A simple payment plan can arranged which will include a $1500 deposit on enrolment.
We also offer payment plans via Ezidebit direct debit, making it even easier to spread the cost of your course.
📌 Ezidebit terms, conditions, and fees apply. Full details will be provided during the enrolment process.
Step up your retail career with the Certificate IV in Retail Management—a dynamic qualification designed for those ready to take charge. Learn how to lead teams, optimise store operations, and create standout customer experiences in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.
From managing budgets and merchandising to team leadership and sales strategies, this course gives you the practical skills and confidence to drive success in any retail environment. Whether you’re aiming for the next level in your career or preparing for future business ventures, this qualification sets you on the path to leadership.
Ready to take the lead? Let’s make it happen.
In the Certificate IV in Retail Management, you'll complete 11 units covering leadership, customer engagement, and financial management, preparing you to lead dynamic retail teams and drive store success.
Course Enrolment:
Anytime
Entry Requirements:
Nil
Course Duration:
12mths
Location:
ABHT are approved to deliver this course nationally via our online platform and can deliver this training face to face in the workplace throughout Metro & SE QLD.
Study Options:
Training can be delivered face to face in the workplace or in a traditional classroom environment. Students can also study within their own schedule using our online platform or combination of face-to-face and online training.
Study Pathways:
Certificate IV Business
Diploma of Business
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage retail store financials by controlling costs, managing rosters and stock levels, and reviewing financial performance. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of retail industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage and ensure the delivery of customer service standards and work with team members to improve customer experiences. It applies to individuals working in customer service management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain employee relations in the workplace and implement dispute and grievance procedures when employment related issues occur. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and manage a frontline team by delegating work, monitoring performance and taking action to improve standards of performance. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain store security in a retail environment. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to drive the sales of products and services, and create a sales environment, to meet sales targets. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements are adhered to in the workplace by monitoring and coordinating workplace health and safety practices. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures. This unit incorporates the requirement, under state and territory Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, for businesses to take a systematic approach to managing the safety of their workers and anyone else in the workplace.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to appropriately and safely manage customers who are disrespectful, aggressive or abusive. It applies to individuals working in customer service roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They may operate independently or under supervision and guidance from others, and within established organisational policies and procedures. It predominantly applies to retail industry work environments with high levels of customer contact.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, administer and communicate staff rosters. It requires the ability to plan rosters according to industrial provisions, operational efficiency requirements, and within wage budgets. This unit applies to individuals responsible for developing staff rosters for situations involving potentially large numbers of staff working across a range of different service periods or shifts. It does not apply to small office environments. It applies to senior personnel who operate independently or with limited guidance from others, including dedicated specialist staff or operational supervisors and managers.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a hospitality environment and provide service to customers during service periods. It requires the ability to integrate a range of individual technical skills while dealing with numerous sales, service or operational tasks simultaneously to meet the needs of multiple and diverse customers. A service period incorporates preparation, service and end of service tasks. The unit applies individuals working in a range of different departments such as accommodation services, food and beverage, gaming operations and housekeeping, in various hospitality industry settings, including bars, hotels, cafes, restaurants, clubs, pubs and motels. It applies to those frontline service personnel who deal directly with customers on a daily basis and who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance. The unit applies to individuals who are required to design their own work schedules and work plans and to establish priorities for their work. They will typically hold some responsibilities for the work of others and have some autonomy in relation to their own role.
Course Fees:
Certificate IV in Retail Management- $3450.00
Payment Structure for Courses over $1500.00
We make paying for your course simple and manageable.
Courses under $1,500: Pay upfront and in full at enrolment.
Courses over $1,500 A simple payment plan can arranged which will include a $1500 deposit on enrolment.
We also offer payment plans via Ezidebit direct debit, making it even easier to spread the cost of your course.
📌 Ezidebit terms, conditions, and fees apply. Full details will be provided during the enrolment process.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Retail Management develop the skills to lead teams, manage store operations, and enhance customer experiences in a dynamic retail environment. This qualification also creates pathways to higher-level leadership roles or further study in retail and business management.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Retail Management develop the skills to lead teams, manage store operations, and enhance customer experiences in a dynamic retail environment. This qualification also creates pathways to higher-level leadership roles or further study in retail and business management.
Use your Certificate IV in Retail Management as a pathway to higher education — graduates are eligible to enrol in these next-level VET qualifications:
Use your Certificate IV in Retail Management as a pathway to higher education — graduates are eligible to enrol in these next-level VET qualifications:
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