Certificate in Retail Principles (Security in a retail environment)

Course

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Preston

During this course you will study: Major causes of retail crime. Prevention and deterrence of retail crime. Effect of retail crime on the business. Security and loss control techniques. Identify potential shoplifters and the various methods they use. Using technology to prevent retail crime

Facilities

Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

Start date

On request

About this course

Students must be aged 16+.

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Certificate in Retail Principles (Security in a retail environment)

Course ID:
PC81817

Academy:
Retail, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Introduction:
This course is aimed at improving security within your current environment.

Study Mode & Location:
This is a 20 hour course carried out from home via Distance Learning. Preston College, St. Vincent's Road, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
During this course you will study:

  • Major causes of retail crime
  • Prevention and deterrence of retail crime
  • Effect of retail crime on the business
  • Security and loss control techniques
  • Identify potential shoplifters and the various methods they use
  • Using technology to prevent retail crime


Assessment:
At the end of this course students must complete an online test consisting of 40 multiple choice answers. This will be carried out at Preston College (there is an option for the test to be done in our workplace - please ask for more details).

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Preston College is a centre of excellence for Retail and as such offers a variety of courses (please ask for more details).

You may also like to study one of the other Units of the Certificate in Retail Principles:

  • Visual Merchandising
  • Serving customers in the retail environment
  • Product range planning
  • Marketing
  • Legislation for the retail environment
  • Monitor retail operations


How To Apply
You will need to have an informal interview with an Adult Admissions Adviser.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study at a reduced price.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

Certificate in Retail Principles (Security in a retail environment)

Price on request