Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health Optical Retail

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This apprenticeship is designed for applicants who are in paid employment within Optical Retail, to achieve the theory and practical elements of the qualifications which recognise the skills they gain in the workplace. Qualifications gained: -Level 2 Diploma in Optical Retail Skills: 37 credits -Functional Skill in Mathematics at Level 2 -Functional Skill in English at Level 2 -Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) -Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS) Combined Competence and Knowledge Based Element (Five Mandatory units): -Monitor and solve customer service problems (2 knowledge / 4 skills credits) -Supervise optical clinic (1 knowledge / 3 skills credits) -Provide information and advice to customers in a retail environment (3 knowledge / 2 skills credits) -Help to maintain health and safety in a retail environment (2 knowledge / 2 skill credit) Mandatory units: 8 knowledge / 11 skills credits = 19 credits.The minimum requirement for 10 credits of assessed knowledge is met within this framework through achievement of the mandatory and optional units required to meet the credit threshold. Of the minimum additional 18 credits from optional units required these must include the additional 2 credits of knowledge credits needed to meet the minimum 10 knowledge credits.Employment Rights & Responsibilities and Personal Learning & Thinking Skills are completed through a recognised qualification.

Course information

Name: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health Optical Retail Qualification title: Generic code to identify ILR programme aims Qualification type: Assessment The competence based element will be achieved in the workplace through building a portfolio of evidence to include observations, professional discussion, practical assessments and witness testimonies and will also incorporate the underpinning knowledge requirements to successfully achieve the apprentice framework. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20161103 14:02:26 Updated 20161103 14:02:26

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Wirral Met College
Further Education
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0151 551 7777
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Address

Conway Park
Europa Boulevard Town: Birkenhead County:Wirral