Apprenticeship in Retail Skills

Apprenticeship in Retail Skills
Apprenticeship

Venue
Knightstone Campus / Workplace

As an apprentice, you will spend all of your time working for an employer and learning in the workplace. There is no need for you to attend College.

To achieve this Apprenticeship you will complete a number of qualifications including the NVQ Level 2 in Retail Skills, a Technical Certificate and Functional Skills*. To achieve the NVQ 2 in Retail Skills you will need to complete a number of units which could include:

· Stock control
· Customer service
· Merchandising
· Sales skills.

How will I be assessed?
Assessments are carried out through practical skills assessments and observations of you at work. A Personal Assessor will make regular visits to your workplace to carry out reviews of your progress and to ensure that you are on target to gain your qualifications.

How long will it take?

The time taken for you to achieve your Apprenticeship will depend on how well you get on at work, but most of all, it will depend on your own
commitment and motivation to complete your training. As a general
rule, this Apprenticeship will take 9-15 months.

AT A GLANCE
Duration
15 Months

Level
Level 2

Progression
On successful completion you may:

Progress to a Level 3, Advanced Apprenticeship in Retail Operations.

Or

Progress to BTEC National Diploma in Business, or a similar course in a different subject area.

Or

Continue your exciting and rewarding career in Retail or Sales Operations.

Achieving this Apprenticeship will give you the equivalent of
5 GCSEs at grades A*-C.

*You may be exempt if you have
recently achieved a good grade in
English Language and Maths at
GCSE.

Entry Requirements
We recommend you have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades C-G, however all applications will be considered. You must also
demonstrate an interest in retail and a willingness to learn. Having a relevant job (for a minimum of 16 hours per week), or in some cases, a work placement, is an essential part of an
Apprenticeship. You will need to put in time and effort to find an employer to offer you an Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship team at the College will support you with your job search activities â€" please get in touch if you need some help.
Apprenticeships are open to people aged 16 and over.