Preparation for Retail Services

Level of Qualification: Intermediate 1/2
SCQF Level: 4/5

For those about to leave school you will not currently be able to apply online and you should ask your guidance teacher for an appliction form.

This course will provide you with a comprehensive grounding for a possible rewarding career within the retail sector. The course will give you the opportunity to achieve the knowledg, understanding and skills required to gain employment in the industry, or progress to further education. The course has been designed with a number of progression options in mind, and includes :-

travel and tourism, introduction to retail, employability skills (leading to a group award), introduction to economics, enterprise activities and introduction to events duration.

Duration

One academic year.

Aim

You will gain knowledge, understanding and skills in a variety of retail based subjects which will prepare you for further study or employment in the retail industry. During the year you will develop retail skills and knowledge and there will be an opportunity to develop employability and core skills such as communication, information technology and numeracy, which are vital in a modern retail environment.

Opportunities

The type of job opportunities learners may consider on successful completion of this course may include working as a marketing assistant, sales advisor, customer service operative or retail assistant. Further study is available at HN level and in subjects including Retail Management, Events, Advertising and PR, Marketing and Communication with Media and Business Management.

Entry

Whilst there are no formal academic entry requirements, candidates will be selected by interview and test, and will be expected to demonstrate a desire to being successful on the course. Candidates will be expected to have an interest in retail and a willingness to learn.