The Warehouse Red Shirts in Schools Gateway
Retail is an exciting career choice with loads of possibilities – from helping customers, product displays, marketing, running a store, to management at head office.
Warehouse Red Shirts in Schools is a Gateway Programme that gives students a chance to get valuable work experience in retail and help make the move from school into a career.
Students will gain credits that can be used towards a nationally recognised New Zealand Certificate in Retail. They’ll be supported all the way and learn important skills in line with industry standards including: effective communication; personal presentation; product knowledge and teamwork.
How it works
Students will receive a placement with The Warehouse and will be fully supported by a dedicated Schools Transitions Advisor who works with store management to make sure they get an all-round understanding of the world of retail.
Students will be supplied with customised learning resources, clear development plans and support from the Schools Transitions Advisor who will keep their school up to date. Students’ work will be assessed by ServiceIQ.
Benefits for students
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Get an introduction to an exciting career in retail.
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Gain credits towards a nationally recognised qualification.
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Get real experience in a real workplace.
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Enjoy the camaraderie from working as part of a team.
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Learn great industry skills and knowledge essential for a retail career.
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Learn in a fully supportive environment.
This successful programme is a partnership between ServiceIQ and The Warehouse.
Programme details
The programme involves work experience and runs nationwide.
It costs $500 +GST per student and results in a Red Shirts in Schools certificate. The certificate is made up of a set menu of credits (see below) which can be used towards a New Zealand Certificate in Retail.
As part of The Warehouse Red Shirts in Schools package each student will receive:
- work placement with The Warehouse
- customised learning resources
- assessment and support through a dedicated Schools Transitions Advisor
- Polo shirts (these will need to be returned on the last day).
| Unit | Unit standard title | Level | Credits |
| 62 | Maintain personal presentation and a positive attitude in a workplace involving customer contact | 2 | 3 |
| 9677 | Communicate in a team or group which has an objective | 2 | 3 |
| 11968 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of legislation applicable to sale of goods and services | 2 | 4 |
| 11971 | Use safe work practices in a retail environment under supervision | 2 | 3 |
| 28301 | Demonstrate knowledge of products and product information in a retail environment | 2 | 5 |
| 24997 | Demonstrate knowledge of theft and fraud in a retail or distribution environment | 2 | 5 |
| Total Credits | 23 |
How to apply
To sign up to this great programme, please click on the link below and fill in your details. A Schools Transitions Advisor will be in contact with you shortly.
