Apprenticeship in fashion retail - level 2

2. Course description Apprenticeships allow 16 plus year olds to start work and earn a wage while learning new skills that lead to nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships are designed with the help of employers in the industry so they offer a structured programme that takes Apprentices through the skills needed to do a job well. Most of an Apprentices training takes place on the job but they will also have to complete off-the-job training within the College. Structure you will work on understanding the principles of Fashion Retail as well as developing critical observation skills. Well help you develop research and writing skills and give you insights into the many roles in the fashion retail industry. Throughout the course we will encourage you to build up your knowledge as well as develop presentation skills to help with future work/course applications. To achieve the Level 2 Diploma qualification candidates must complete all the units listed below:-Core Units:-The evolution of the Fashion Retail marketplace- Understanding customer service in the Retail Sector - Understanding the handling of customer payments in a retail business- Understanding the Fashion Retail business - Understanding the retail selling process - Preparing to work in a Fashion Retail store-based environment - Preparing for personal progression in the Fashion Retail Sector -Visual merchandising for Fashion Retail - Introduction to buying and merchandising in Fashion Retail - Personal shopping and styling for Fashion Retail - Promotional activities in Fashion Retail - Fashion history culture and trends - Fashion design and the communication processThe apprentice National Minimum Wage applies to all 16 to 18 year old apprentices and to those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. If the apprentice is aged 19 and / or has completed the first year of their Apprenticeship the employer must pay the Nationa...