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This unit promotes understanding of the retail industry, its place in the economy and society, and of career pathways in retail. Its purpose is to provide the student with knowledge and skills necessary to enter the retail industry.

Assessment criteria

1. Discuss the structure of the retail industry.
   • Describe the significant stages in development of the retail industry.
   • Describethe profile and place of the retail industry in the economy and the community.
   • Describe and distinguish between the major types of retail outlets in terms of their services and methods of distribution.
   • Identify the major functions of retail organisations.
   • Describe and analyse retail enterprises in terms of scale and ownership.
   • Describe enterprises in terms of control and function.
     
     
2. Assess the costs and benefits of retailing for society and the environment.
   • Identify changing patterns of employment within the industry.
   • Assess the impact of suburban shopping centres on the environment.
   • Assess the impact of modern methods of shopping on the community.
     
     
3. Discuss retail industry career path options.
   • Identify changes of employment patterns in the retail industry.
   • Identify career opportunities in the retail industry.
   • Propose a possible career path in the retail industry suitable to the needs of the proponent.
     
     
4. Suggest training options appropriate to the proposed industry career path.
   • Identify training options available in the retail industry.
   • ·Identify skills and personal attributes necessary to be successful in the retail industry.
   • Define appropriate personal presentation and behaviour in the retail workplace.
   • Suggest training options applicable to the career path proposed in for the individual.
     
     
5. Prepare documents and personal presentation to enter into a career path.
   • Prepare an application letter for a job in the retail industry.
   • Prepare a resumé/curriculum vitae for a job in the retail industry.
   • Outline the steps that should be taken to prepare for a job interview in the retail industry, including personal presentation.
   • Demonstrate effective performance at interview.

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