KEY FEATURES This course prepares learners for a career in the dynamic retail industry where there is an increasing need for suitably qualified applicants for trainee management positions. It uses a combination of case studies, assignments and projects to assess the candidates progress. There are no examinations and learners have the opportunity to undertake a work placement during 2nd year. Industrial visits and study tours are organised to expand the learners learning experience.
COURSE CONTENT A selection of core units includes:
Stock Presentation, Retail Security, Stock Management, Retail Law, Store Design and Layout, Graded Units 1 and 2.
A selection of optional units includes:
Principles of Retail Buying; Fashion Merchandising; International Retailing; Behavioural Skills for Business; Personal Enterprise Skills; Workplace Experience
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Two Higher Grade passes at grade C or above including English, (or alternatively a relevant Higher may be accepted) and two other passes at Standard grade (or equivalent) at band 3 or above; or completion of a National Qualification including Core Skills Communication Higher and Computing; or an appropriate SVQ.
On completion of the course, learners may either choose to apply for management training positions in the retail industry, or articulate into 3rd year of a BA degree course in Retail or related discipline areas at Caledonian University, the University of the West of Scotland, or Robert Gordon`s Universities, or Queen Margaret University College.
