Customer Service and Cashier Training (Certificate)
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Overview
Learn essential skills for customer service, retail, cashiering and hospitality with the Certificate in Customer Service and Cashier Training. Designed to assist you if you have had barriers to employment as an adult through various industries, including customer service, cashiering, retail merchandising, hospitality and tourism, this program will guide you through the customer service and cashier training process through classroom, lab and work experience components.
You’ll receive training in customer service, point of sale cashiering and counting, retail merchandising, communication and teamwork skills. You’ll also develop employability and job search skills and interview techniques. Gain real-world experience through a community practicum in the customer service or retail field and graduate with job-ready skills.
Paid education
As part of the StudentAidBC’s Adult Upgrading Grant, you may be eligible for funding to help with tuition fees, supplies and transportation. During the intake process, the program’s faculty will provide you with information on funding. For more details, contact the program coordinator at lomigorics@douglascollege.ca.
International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more information, contact Douglas College International.
Admissions Requirements
A preliminary interview with the instructor is required for acceptance into the program.
Cost
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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 15 credits
- 50% (8 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
- Successful completion of 15 credits
- 50% (8 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Graduate in Good Academic Standing (See Academic Performance Policy)
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Assessment and Intake |
0.00 |
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Introduction to Employability Skills |
3.00 |
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Customer Service Basics |
3.00 |
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Cashiering Application |
3.00 |
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Job Search Skills and Maintenance |
3.00 |
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Community Practicum |
3.00 |
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Total Credits |
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15.00 |
Program Guidelines
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Career Pathways
The Customer Service and Cashier Training Program prepares students for employment in various positions for the following fields:
- Customer Service
- Retail
- Cashiering
- Hospitality