Cashier Course
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Chapter 1: Preparing for Transactions4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Chapter 2: Recording Transactions and Processing Payments4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Chapter 3: Interact with Customers4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Chapter 4: Preventing Shrinkage and Losses3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Stock Balances3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Chapter 6: Replenish Change3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Chapter 7: Cashing Up4 Topics|1 Quiz
Participants 58
| Module Name: | Chapter 1: Preparing for Transactions |
| Facilitator: | Nolubabalo Ngwanya |
Welcome to Chapter 1: Preparing for Transactions!
Welcome to Chapter 1 of the Cashier Course. In this chapter, we explore Preparing for Transactions. Please work through each section carefully and complete all activities on the eCampus platform.
📋 Chapter 1: Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Explain what a cashier does and name the POS equipment you will use at the till.
- Follow the opening procedure for your till, and set up and check your float before the first customer.
- Keep your till area clean, safe and ready, following housekeeping and safety standards.
✏️ Activity
Complete the online self-check activity below. Reflect on your understanding of POS preparation: What steps must a cashier take before starting a shift? How does proper preparation improve service delivery? Use this as a personal learning tool as you work through the eCampus platform.
✅ Summary
During this Chapter, we focused on the preparation steps a cashier must complete before starting transactions at the point of sale.
🔗 Additional Resources

📊 Presentation Slides: Chapter 1 – Preparing for Transactions – PowerPoint Slides
📚 Read : Top 10 Tricks and Tips a cashier should know .
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