Start Date:    Ongoing throughout the year

Duration:     Varies depending on Programme

These qualifications are ideal for anyone interested in a career in the retail sector - from job seeker or new entrant to supervisor or manager.

Ø  Level 1 Award in Retail Skills

Ø  Level 1 Certificate in Retail Skills

Ø  Level 1 Diploma in Retail Skills

These qualifications allow candidates starting out in the industry to learn, develop & practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the retail industry. 

Units covered include:

Ø  Work effectively in your retail team

Ø  Sales

Ø  Product Expertise

Ø  Organisational Effectiveness

Ø  Stock control

Ø  Merchandising & Visual Merchandising

Ø  Customer Support

Ø  Processing goods

You can specialize in areas such as butchery, deli or green grocery.  Achievement of Level 1 may lead directly to employment and progression to Level 2

Ø  Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma

    Ø  Level 2 Award in Retail Skills

  Ø  Level 2 Certificate in Retail Skills

 Ø  Level 2 Diploma in Retail Skills

These qualifications allow candidates to further learn, develop & practice the skills required for employment & career progression in the retail sector.

Units covered include:

Ø  Process customer orders

Ø  Process payments

Ø  Place goods & materials into storage

Ø  Display stock

Ø  Keep stock on sale at required levels

Ø  Merchandising & Visual Merchandising

Ø  Customer Support

Ø  Finance & Administration

You can specialize in areas such as butchery, floristry, deli counter or green grocery. The qualifications are adaptable and can be tailored to fit all types of retail businesses and job roles. They prove that you have the right skill to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.

Achievement of Level 2 may lead to job opportunities and career progression in a wide variety of areas within the retail industry.

Ø  Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Retail Skills (Visual Merchandising)

Ø  Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Retail Skills (Sales Professional)

Ø  Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Retail Skills (Management)

These qualifications are for candidates who have worked in the retail industry for some time- they will have plenty of experience, and their work might involve supervising others or managing resources.

Units covered include:

Ø  Produce staffing schedules

Ø  Manage payment process

Ø  Source goods & services

Ø  Monitor & solve customer service problems

Ø  Dress visual merchandising displays to attract customers

Achievement of Level 3 may lead to jobs as sales professionals, visual merchandisers, specialist managers and first line managers.

Levels 1, 2 & 3 Award/ Certificate in Retail Knowledge

Learn the background knowledge needed to succeed in retail with the Award or Certificate in Retail Knowledge.
 

These qualifications cover the essential topics that can help get a first retail job or advance your current role. Learn about areas ranging from customer service to selling to teamwork as well as health, safety and security issues.

Ø  £40 Weekly Wage

Ø  Travel Allowance

Ø  £20 for Each Friend You Refer

Ø  National Minimum Wage if employed

*Depending on which programme the Student is qualified for

      Gain a recognised Qualification

Ø  Good Quality Work Placement

Ø  Up to 4 Days at work, 1 day at College

Ø  Progression to Apprenticeship

Ø  Chance of a Full Time Job

Ø  Opportunity to improve your grades in English and Maths

Ø  Training in employability and personal development

Hugh J O’Boyle is committed to and works to the Guidance Council’s Code of Prinicples

            Equal Opportunity Employer