Pathways to Retail

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The course is designed the knowledge skills and attitudes in preparation for paid employment within the retail industry. It will embed the essential expectations of an FE College into a programme of study that will include English Maths Fitness and tutorials alongside the main subject Retail. Within the Retail subject students will cover topics on health and safety practices within the workplace customer care and setting up enterprise projects. They will also be given the opportunity to work in a shop gaining real-life experience. This course will give students the opportunity to develop confidence and aspirations for future employment within the retail sector. The course is the third step on our 3 year curriculum of the vocational progression route (for those that would eventually like to secure employment). This course will develop your Maths and English by embedding essentials into every learning session. You will also spend time in streamed Maths & English groups working towards national Functional Skills qualifications. During your study programme you will be able to develop your retail skills in theory and practice. You will gain practical experience working in a shop in order to develop a range of skills such as customer care communication and teamwork skills. You will also have access to a fully equipped Gym where you will create your personal training and fitness plan.

Course information

Name: Pathways to Retail Qualification title: Certificate in Using Employability Skills (Entry 2) (QCF) Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment All students will compile a portfolio of evidence that will contain a mixture of photographs witness statements personal statements and course work. The portfolios are internally assessed and verified prior to external verification by an Awarding Body. Some students complete a portfolio which records their progress and development using RARPA (Recognising and Recording Personal Achievement) these portfolios are internally verified. Most students will be entered for Functional Skills English and Maths live assessments at the level indicated during initial assessments and verified through continuous diagnostic assessments. Awarding Open College Network London Region Created 20170105 09:56:11 Updated 20170105 09:56:11

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
Further Education
lis@wlc.ac.uk
020 8741 1688
http://www.wlc.ac.uk/

Address

Gliddon Road Town: London

Learning aims

Title: Certificate in Using Employability Skills (Entry 2) (QCF) Qualification: Certificate in Using Employability Skills (Entry 2) (QCF) Classification: Preparation for Life and Work

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