This course is designed to give students a Level 2 qualification in Fashion Retail, providing the knowledge, skills and understanding required to gain employment, or progress to a Level 3 qualification. This qualification is unique within this sector and the course is assessed using a variety of methods which directly relate to the type of work students could obtain on completion of the course. The assessment approach ensures learners have a fulfilling experience in developing their personal attributes as well as the skills and knowledge to excel in the fashion industry and develop entrepreneurial talent. A career in retail represents a future of unlimited potential, responsibility and personal development. Students will receive instruction, guidance and encouragement to practise and develop the skills necessary to achieve the qualification. The course covers a wide range of subjects including customer service and selling, the fashion retail market place, introduction to visual merchandising, buying and merchandising for fashion retail, fashion trends and forecasting and market research and branding for retail. ...to The Source’s Schools Programme course outline for 2012-2013. We have a wide range of new and exciting courses on the programme this year which offer alternative routes for young people in retail and business. This booklet features the courses we offer, but please get in touch to discuss them in more detail. Brenda England Schools and Communities Manager ABC Fashion and Retail Knowledge Level 1 and Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma Welcome... source SCHOOLS PROGRAMMES AT THE SKILLS ADADEMY Retail Business Diploma 2012-2013 This course is for students interested in a career in the Retail Sector. The course offers a start to a career within a variety of retail professions and will lead on to further higher level training and learning opportunities in an area which has grown extensively in recent years. A career path based on this option would lead into professional work in areas such as Sales, Advertising & Marketing, Buying, and Human resources, Visual Merchandising, Administration and Customer Service. There are two levels available in the Retail Business Diploma, Level 1 and Level 2. Both have two elements to the course. The first is the completion of the classroom-based tutorials; the second is to complete 10 day’s work placement within the retail sector. Foundation Diploma Level 1(240) GLH The Foundation Diploma is made up of 5 core units: • Introduction to Retail • Exploring Enterprise in Retail Business • Introduction to the Retail Supply Chain • Introducing the Retail Outlet • Introduction to Customer Service in Retail Business Higher Diploma Level 2(420 GLH) The Higher Diploma is made up of 9 core units: • Exploring Retail • Exploring Retail Channels • Sourcing & Buying for Product Ranges • Exploring the Retail Supply Chain • Planning the Operation of Retail Outlets • Stock Control in Retail Business • Customer Service in Retail Business • Selling in Retail Business • Retail Theatre (Display/Merchandise)