Retail Skills (Award)

This qualification is for those just starting out in the industry, helping them to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the retail industry. You don't need to have any prior qualifications. The Awards and Certificates will provide you with a basic understanding of the impact of Retail and will equip you with the necessary skills to work and support.

Must be aged 16 to 18 and you do not need any previous experience in the industry.

You will learn on the job in the work environment and compile a portfolio of evidence for assessment. Sales Professional - These qualifications allow you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in retail as a sales professional. Visual Merchandising - These qualifications allow you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in visual merchandising for retail. English and Maths skills are vital for employment and to secure a place on courses at a higher level, including university. We have a team of tutors who will work with you to achieve these essential qualifications and enable you to apply these skills in your day-to-day activities and work.

These qualifications are generic to any industry in Retail and can lead to a variety of progressions routes such as Traineeships, Apprenticeships, or employment including:

Sales Assistant
Supervisor
Retail Manager
Visual Merchandiser.

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