Level 2 Understanding Retail Operations
The free distance learning Level 2 Understanding Retail Operations course aims to provide an introduction to the retail industry to those new to or seeking employment in this area. It helps learners develop an understanding of the different aspects of working in the retail sector and prepares learners for progression into a range of higher level qualifications within the sector, including more practical qualifications where their knowledge can be put into practice.
On the distance learning Understanding Retail Operations course, learners will gain an understanding of customer service in the retail sector and an understanding of the retail selling process. Learners will examine how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of a retail business, how a retail business maintains health and safety on its premises and develop knowledge of retail consumer law.
Another area is learning how to deal with customer queries and complaints in a retail environment, modules will also cover understanding the handling of customer payments in a retail business and the control, receipt and storage of stock.
Course Duration: 16 weeks
Course Level: Level 2
Course Fees: FreeOn the free distance learning Level 2 Understanding Retail Operations course, learners will gain an understanding of customer service in the retail sector and an understanding of the retail selling process. Learners will examine how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of a retail business, how a retail business maintains health and safety on its premises and develop knowledge of retail consumer law.
Understand how to deal with customer queries and complaints in a retail environment modules will also cover understanding the handling of customer payments in a retail business and the control, receipt and storage of stock.
- Unit 1: Understanding customer service in the retail sector
- Unit 2: Understanding the retail selling process
- Unit 3: Understanding how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of the retail business
- Unit 4: Understand how a retail business maintains health and safety on its premises
- Unit 5: Understand retail consumer law
- Unit 6: Understand how to deal with customer queries and complaints in a retail environment
- Unit 7: Understand the handling of customer payments in a retail environment
- Unit 8: Understand the control, receipt and storage of stock in a retail business
Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.
If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.
We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.
If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.
Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses can either be handwritten in the assessment booklets, typed using electronic templates, which are provided at induction, or typed using our fully online EQUAL platform. Candidates are issued with workbooks or online materials to assist with assessments.
You will be required to submit 4 written assessments each taking 4 weeks to complete.
Upon completion, you will receive an electronic certificate, which will be sent to you via email. A paper certificate can be issued upon request.
This course is currently being subsidised by the college and is, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete it; in which case you will be liable to pay £85 to cover the cost of materials.
Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility and changes in government funding. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss the eligibility criteria otherwise we will confirm eligibility upon receiving your application.
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