Advanced level apprenticeship in health optical retail

Wirral Met College

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In Birkenhead

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    Birkenhead

2. Course description This apprenticeship is designed for applicants who are in paid employment within Optical Retail, to achieve the theory and practical elements of the qualifications which recognise the skills they gain in the workplace. Qualifications gained: -Level 2 Diploma in Optical Retail Skills: 37 credits -Functional Skill in Mathematics at Level 2 -Functional Skill in English at Level 2 -Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) -Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS) Combined Competence and Knowledge Based Element (Five Mandatory units): -Monitor and solve customer service problems (2 knowledge / 4 skills credits) -Supervise optical clinic (1 knowledge / 3 skills credits) -Provide information and advice to customers in a retail environment (3 knowledge / 2 skills credits) -Help to maintain health and safety in a retail environment (2 knowledge / 2 skill credit) Mandatory units: 8 knowledge / 11 skills credits = 19 credits.The minimum requirement for 10 credits of assessed knowledge is met within this framework through achievement of the mandatory and optional units required to meet the credit threshold. Of the minimum additional 18 credits from optional units required these must include the additional 2 credits of knowledge credits needed to meet the minimum 10 knowledge credits.Employment Rights & Responsibilities and Personal Learning & Thinking Skills are completed through a recognised qualification.

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Birkenhead (Merseyside)
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Conway Park Campus, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, CH41 4NT, CH41 4NT

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  • Retail
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  • English

Course programme

3. Entry requirements Apprentices must be in paid employment of at least 30 hours a week. Candidates who already have a qualification at Level 4 or higher are not eligible.If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144. 4. Equipment required No equipment required 5. Assessment method The competence based element will be achieved in the workplace through building a portfolio of evidence to include observations, professional discussion, practical assessments and witness testimonies and will also incorporate the underpinning knowledge requirements to successfully achieve the apprentice framework.

Additional information

1. Qualification detail Qualification name Generic code to identify ILR programme aims Qualification Level Level 3 Awarding organisation Generic award - no awarding body Course webpage http://wmc.ac.uk/course/38147 Course type Flexible Course start date 07 August 2017 Instruction language English Additional pricing information See our website via the link provided for Fee details Funding information Advanced Learner Loans available Attendance pattern Not known

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