Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations for Adults

Course Code: Q271151

Key Information

  • Course type

    Distance learning

  • Campus:

    Online

  • Start Date:

    Flexible

  • Duration:

    1 year

  • Attendance:

    Part-time

  • Fees:

    Free

This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the retail sector and to introduce the retail industry to those recently employed or seeking employment in the sector.

Units may include:

  • understanding customer service in the retail sector
  • understanding the retail selling process
  • understanding how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of a retail business
  • understanding how a retail business maintains health and safety on its premises
  • understanding retail consumer law
  • understand how to deal with customer queries and complaints in a retail environment.

Students are expected to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English, which will be assessed before starting this course.

This qualification is online only so you can study at your own pace, in your own workspace. This qualification includes 200 guided learning hours.

This is a distance learning course. Assessment must meet the requirements of the identified assessment strategy/principles.  All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a pass.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

After successfully completing this course, you could go on to study either a:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Retail Skills
  • Level 2 Diploma in Retail Skills
  • Level 3 Certificate in Retail Knowledge Structure.

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