RETAIL QUALIFICATIONS

Click on the qualifications below or on the right for more information.

Qualification What it covers Who is it suitable for?

The Customer Service Award

  • Employee responsibilities
  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Product knowledge
  • The sales process
  • Dealing with complaints
  • Sales staff
  • New staff
  • Part time staff

The National Certificate in Retail (Level 2)

  • Customer service (see above)
  • Rules and regulations
  • Selling skills
  • Stock control
  • Sales staff
  • Staff who have completed the Customer Service Award

The National Certificate in Retail (Level 3)

  • Retail communication
  • Retail shop floor
  • Advanced customer service
  • Advanced stock control
  • Supervisors
  • Staff who have completed the National Certificate in Retail (Level 2)

The National Certificate in Retail (Level 4)

Compulsory modules:

  • Keeping your business profitable
  • Leadership development

Elective modules (choose two):

  • Creating your competitive edge
  • Informed retail sales
  • High preforming teams
  • Training and assessment in the workplace
  • Managers and supervisors
  • Staff who have completed the National Certificate in Retail (Level 3)

Retail Jewellery

  • Product knowledge
  • Recommending products
  • Repairs and services
  • Warranties and guarantees
  • Stock protection
  •  Jewellery retailers

Retail Modern Apprenticeship Programme

  • Managing yourself
  • The National Certificate in Retail (Level 2)
  • Managing information
  • The National Certificate in Retail (Level 3)
  • Understanding the business environment
  • Young motivated employees