Apprenticeship

Overview
The Retail Apprenticeship is a level 2 qualification designed for people with basic Retail experience and skills.

This qualification can be achieved within 10 - 14 months dependant on the candidate’s ability and input, and also the co-operation and assistance of the employer/placement provider.

How the Retail Apprenticeship works

The complete Retail Apprenticeship Framework comprises of a Technical Certificate at level 2 that includes 6 Mandatory level 2 Units and one written examination,
3 Mandatory level 2 NVQ Units,
7 selected Optional NVQ level 2 Units,
Application of Numbers Portfolio at level 1,
Communications Portfolio at level 1,
Key Skills examinations in Application of Numbers at level 1 and Communications at level 1
(each of 1 hour duration containing multiple-choice questions).

Passes in the two Key Skills examinations, Technical Certificate examination and completion of the 6 Mandatory Technical Certificate level 2 Units,
3 Mandatory level 2 NVQ Units,
7 selected Optional NVQ level 2 Units,
Application of Numbers Portfolio at level 1 and Communications Portfolio at level 1, must be achieved in order to qualify for the full Retail Apprenticeship Award.