7112 — Retail cashiers and check-out operators

What this occupation covers

Retail cashiers and check-out operators accept payments from customers and give change in respect of sales or services.

Typical duties

records cost of each item on cash register or by use of bar code reader and totals the amount to be paid

receives cash, cheque or debit or credit card payment, checks validity of form of payment, gives change and issues receipts for purchase

debits customer’s account in respect of purchases or services

monitors fuel taken by self-service customers or refuels vehicle if required

maintains transaction records as requested

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no minimum academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades or relevant experience. Training is typically provided on-the-job. Vocational Operations in Retail Operations are available at levels 1 and 2.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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