Whether you’re at school, starting your first job or are an experienced manager, we have a pathway that’s right for you.

Short Courses

Traineeships

Qualifications

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Food Saftey Training

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S2/S3 Pharmacy Assistant Training
For staff members who need to gain skills in a specific area, our short courses support the rapid development of new abilities, behaviours and attitudes to enable them to grow with the business. These courses can be customised to your specific needs and learners can study in a variety of ways through our omni-learning™ approach.

Australian Retail College is a Registered Training Organisation (Provider Code 0826) that provides learning and development solutions to the retail sector and is one of the First Impressions Resources group of companies. With 3 decades of experience, working with leading national and independent retailers across Australia we lead the way in delivering effective learning programs.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised with numerous industry awards.
We understand the dynamic and constantly evolving nature of the retail sector, which requires up-to-date specialist capabilities in order to succeed.
Whether you are a retailer looking for a workforce development solution to enhance your business performance or an individual seeking career progression, we can provide a solution.
Are you eligible for funding?
If you are looking to gain a qualification, whether it be through classroom learning, in the workplace, online or through recognition of your current skills you may be eligible for support, as an employer or an individual.
ARC has contracts for Government funded training in most States and Territories of Australia. Each State and Territory has different student eligibility requirements, and applies different fees and charges. They may also provide differing exemptions and concessions to these fees and charges.
Business
In highly competitive business environments like those present across the Australian economy it is people with the right skills at the right time who will set themselves apart. ARC business courses have been developed to do just this.
Retail
The retail industry is the largest employer in Australia, with careers being created everyday. ARC retail programs are being constantly enhanced in partnership with industry, ensuring you are learning the skills that are in demand.

Dual Diploma
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Pharmacy
The Australian Retail Pharmacy sector is highly competitive. Effective performers are those with the right skills. This series of qualifications can enhance your skills and career, at any level.
Please note that currently these qualifications are offered in a workplace supported delivery model. Therefore students need to be working in a Pharmacy environment to complete the qualification with us. This does not preclude those with past experience applying for recognition of their skills.
Employers
How we support your business
Whether your challenges are retention, career progression, succession planning or limited skills and performance, we can support you with solutions that positively impact work performance, staff retention and the bottom line.
Our omni-learning approach allows us to provide flexible learning and development solutions, customised to your unique requirements.
We work closely with employers to recognise their existing training programs and business practices to ensure that all courses are relevant to their business needs. Our long-term relationships with our retail clients are a testament to our ability to partner in a real sense and add value to their business.