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VTP380 Retail Assistant

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

SALES AND PERSONAL SERVICES

Occupation Type

Sales Assistant (General)

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.

This course will provide introductory training that develops employability skills and enables you to learn more about an industry before embarking on further education or employment. This course provides the skills people who are entering retail for the first time must know. Covering both employability skills and practical, hands-on skills to ensure students are job-ready.

Learn how to produce visual merchandise displays and essential customer service skills.

Delivery Details
Location	Katherine Rural Campus Remote
Duration	One week (5 full days) *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide
Start Date	This course is scheduled based on demand. Please contact the delivery team for more information.

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VTP380 Retail Assistant - 2026

Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Katherine, Remote

Study Mode:On campus

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform Learnline. Before using Learnline however, students will need to ensure that their computer has the correct setup.

Students are issued with the learning resources for this course.

Duration
Estimated completion time: year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 5 days. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Location: Palmerston and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7800 (PAL) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.culinaryarts@cdu.edu.au