Retail

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

NVQ

Level

Level Three

What's it all about?

You have already proved that you can do the job and have all the prerequisite skills needed, including being decisive and self-motivated. Now you, and your company, feel it's time for you to progress further by moving into management. Our course has been designed to allow you to choose your own particular pathway and teach you the additional abilities and competencies for you to feel you could take on this new challenge with confidence.

Progression

Successful students may progress to various management courses.

Entry Requirements

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
an NVQ Level 2 / technical certificate in a related subject
successful completion of an apprenticeship course
successful completion of the Gateway / Newstart course
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Candidates will need to be employed in a supervisory / management role.

Duration

One year

Business Benefits

This NVQ provides a framework to ensure your staff are competent in a range of skills, knowledge and understanding of the functions required in their job role.

Are there any exams?

Assessment is via observation in the workplace and through a portfolio of evidence.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

You will need to complete a total of six units (one mandatory and five optional) to achieve the full award. There are three pathways to choose from:

management pathway
sales professional pathway
visual merchandising pathway.

Mandatory unit:

work effectively in your retail organisation.

There are a variety of optional units available. Topic areas include:

stock management
management and leadership
sales
visual merchandising
customer service
finance and administration.

When can I study?

Flexible learning

Course Facts

Although we are not yet able to confirm dates or fees, applications for the next course are now welcome. For further information please contact the Customer Services team on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.