Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills Management (QCF)

This qualification is aimed at those working or who are seeking to start a career in the retail industry and have progressed to a middle management/senior sales role. The qualification is completed in the workplace to allow hands on experience as you gain your qualification. It is a flexible qualification and enables you to choose from a selection of units to suit your area of work. The qualification is achieved by successfully completing a combination of the mandatory and optional units. Group A Mandatory Units: * Work effectively in your retail organisation Group B Optional Units (selection only - more are available): * Oraganise the receipt and storage of goods in a retail environment * Audit stock level and stock inventories in a retail environment * Maintain the availability of goods for sale to customers in a retail environment * Improve the customer relationship * Help to manage a retail team * Help to monitor and maintain the security of the retail unit * Provide learning opportunities for colleagues * Develop productive working relationships with colleagues Benefits of gaining this qualification: * Obtain a recognised qualification * Up to date skills and knowledge * Proven motivation to succeed within the industry/sector * Increased progression opportunity within the industry Duration: A minimum of six months to complete, although depending upon the individual this may be completed within a shorter timescale. For more information please contact the Business Hub on 01452 563400.

No formal entry criteria but must have the ability to achieve a Level 3. All applicants are assessed at interview to ensure correct level of study. Prior qualifications or experience in a relevant job will be taken into consideration.

Progression on Level 4 qualifications or above.

Gloucestershire College success rates for these qualifications are always well above the national average.

'Following on from completing this qualification I have been promoted into a new role supervising more staff which I am really enjoying' said a recently qualified learner.

Please contact the Business Hub on 01452 563457 for more information