From real-world to real qualifications

Convert real-world experience and skills into real qualifications Retail is an industry where a lot of talented people have experience...

Convert real-world experience and skills into real qualifications Retail is an industry where a lot of talented people have experience and knowledge, but they have no formal qualification. In fact, less than one third of the retail workforce holds a Certificate III or higher – the lowest average level of...

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Designing tomorrow’s training

SkillsIQ For retailers to thrive in today's climate a skilled workforce is imperative. Australian retailers have long been challenged by the...

SkillsIQ For retailers to thrive in today's climate a skilled workforce is imperative. Australian retailers have long been challenged by the availability of local talent to fill buying, planning and online retail roles. This shortage of skills is compounded by the lack of formal training options that support employers in growing...

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Get qualified based on your experience

The opportunity Retail is an industry where a lot of talented people possess a wealth of experience and knowledge, but...

The opportunity Retail is an industry where a lot of talented people possess a wealth of experience and knowledge, but have no formal qualification. In fact, less than one third of the retail workforce holds a Certificate III or higher – the lowest average level of qualifications of any industry...

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New four-year WRAPS plans released

NATIONAL: The top 5 skills needed in the retail sector in the next 5 years are customer service, technology,...

NATIONAL: The top 5 skills needed in the retail sector in the next 5 years are customer service, technology, communication, leadership and management, according to the new WRAPS plan. The Wholesale, Retail and Personal Services (WRAPS) Industry Reference Committee (IRC) is responsible for ensuring nationally recognised qualifications deliver the skills and knowledge required...

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Mapping in-house training to accredited qualifications

The NRA is the accredited training partner and advisor to many of our members who do not have an...

The NRA is the accredited training partner and advisor to many of our members who do not have an in house registered training organisation. In this capacity,  we work closely with members to enhance and complement their existing in house Learning and Development programs and induction programs, and provide ongoing...

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