About this course
Duration: 104 weeks
Course Description:
The course is designed to help students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to get a job in retail or hospitality sector.
Each student gets the opportunity to do a work placement within a retail environment to get real-life work experience.
At the end of this students will be ready to get a job or go onto further training or education.
Your week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Class | Class | Class | Class | Class |
| Afternoon | Class | Class | Class | Class | No class |
| Evening | No class | No class | No class | No class | No class |
Qualification
Retail Skills
Course details
Education requirements
No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme.Age requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements Please refer to Programme Descriptor for further information on Learner Profile.Learning aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.Previous experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.| Module | Award | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service | Customer Service (4N1989) | QQI |
| Personal And Interpersonal Development | Personal & Interpersonal Development (4N1131) | QQI |
| Retail Sales Techniques | Retail Sales Techniques (4N1183) | QQI |
| Communications (Community) | Communications (4N0689) | QQI |
| Stock Control (Community) | Stock Control (4N1184) | QQI |
| Career Planning And Work Experience (4N1168) | Work Experience (4N1168) | QQI |
| Information Technology Skills (4N1125) | Information Technology Skills (4N1125) | QQI |
| Customer Service (4N1989) | Customer Service (4N1989) | QQI |
| Retail Payment Procedures (4N1185) | Retail Payment Procedures (4N1185) | QQI |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this program, learners will have the skills, knowledge, and competency to
work under supervision in the retail sector and/or to progress to further education and training.
Must be in receipt of DA Allowance or a letter from a medical practitioner.
Must be in receipt of DA Allowance or a letter from a medical practitioner.