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SHOP ASSISTANT

Preparing Graduates For Retail Success

Retail remains one of South Africa's largest employment sectors.

Overview

This course will provide the graduate with a basic understanding of aspects of the retail industry including customer service, point of sale, online shopping basket collections, merchandising and warehousing.

Students Learn

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Customer service

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Merchandising

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Stock control

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Point-of-sale systems

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Workplace communication

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Job Shadow

Career Pathways

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Cashier

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Retail assistant

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Store assistant

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Sales support

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Customer service roles

Added Value

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LtE Life Skills Course

A hand up not a hand out

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Eyam, Shop Assistant Graduate

"I was impressed about how Learn to Earn do things. Learn to Earn have welcoming staff who don’t judge you based on your background or personality. I became a better person, life changed for me. I had classmates who were very loving and very encouraging. I would advise people to come because this place is a life changer which can make doors open for you. "

Usenathi, Shop Assistant Graduate

"I was surprised about everything about Learn to Earn: the strictness, the way they do things so professionally and transparently.

I have found peace being here, my confidence has been boosted. I feel so much lighter in spirit. I would highly recommend Learn to Earn, it’s the best organisation. You don’t only get the skill you are also fed spiritually. "

Asenathi, Shop Assistant Graduate

"The best thing to happen is that I have healing for the things I did not talk about and also meeting new people. I would advise people to come and do the course because Learn to Earn is a very helpful place and it is a place to find new skills. I would also tell them they will benefit so much and meet the lovely staff members of Learn to Earn."

Siyabuka, Shop Assistant Graduate

"What surprised me the most about Learn to Earn was the prices of their courses, they are so affordable anyone can afford them, I think. Best thing to happen to me is that I finally opened up about the things that are hurting my feelings during the life skills section, and I will be forever grateful for that. "

Frequently Asked Questions

Location

Khayelitsha and Hermanus

Entry Requirements

Grade 12 pass, computer literate, successfully complete the assessment

Course Duration

6 weeks

Times

Full day, Monday - Friday

Cost to Student

R500 (R300 non-refundable course registration fee + R200 course fee)

Cost to Learn to Earn

R19 000 to train one student.

Practical skills training courses

Designed to help the unemployed find work, start businesses, and build sustainable livelihoods.