Level 2 Retail Skills Diploma (NCFE)
Campus
Department
It’s an exciting time for the retail sector, which continues to evolve and grow following the impact of the digital revolution and the pandemic’s influence on our shopping habits. Many consumers now prefer shopping online to spending money in physical stores, and these habits have provided growth in areas such as warehousing and storage operation.
Course Information
This retail qualification offers learners the relevant skills, knowledge and
understanding required to succeed in a career in retail, including areas of
digital expertise.
It’s a job-ready qualification that requires learners to demonstrate the
skills and knowledge required when working in the industry, and is ideal for
those working in their first retail role or who wish to progress in their retail
career.
Who is this course for?
Units / Modules
Personal Development
- Retail
- Customer service
- Digital expertise
Careers Workshops
- Practical experience in retail
Tutorial and Wellbeing
- To help your career progression
Enrichment
- Increasing your employability skills
English and Maths
- If you haven’t yet achieved a Grade 3 or equivalent, we have dedicated maths and English tutors who can help you do this alongside your course.
Benefits / Skills
- You will develop your personal skills to help you progress to a higher level of study and gain future employment. Introduction to retail.
- You will expand your experience through participating in classroom activities and studying different projects.
- You will be provided with careers advice to help you progress in your chosen vocational area after completing the course.
- You will achieve a Retail Skills NCFE Diploma Level 2.
Assessment Types
- Portfolio of coursework showcasing knowledge.
- Observations of abilities within the retail sector.
Entry Requirements
- 3 GCSEs at grade 3 (previously Grade D) or equivalent.
- A keen interest in developing enterprise and employability skills.
- A successful interview.
Career Progression
- Upon successfully completing this course, you can progress to further study at Leeds City College. For example, we offer Level 3 courses in Retail Skills Management and Customer Service – either of which may be of interest to you following your Level 2.
- You could undertake an apprenticeship in your chosen vocational area.
- Alternatively, you could choose to enter full-time or part-time employment – whichever you choose, you will be supported by the department and we can offer help and advice where needed.
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More infoCourse Details
Duration
1 Year
Study Type
Full time
Start Date
11/09/2023
Course Code
77484-01
Course Fee (16-18)
No fee
Jobs in this sector
Live data from the DoE's LMI API-
Customer service occupations n.e.c.
Average Salary£24,960
Future Recruitment14189
Jobs in the next 3 years.4% -
Sales and retail assistants
Average Salary£22,880
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Customer service managers and supervisors
Average Salary£34,320
Future Recruitment7338
Jobs in the next 3 years.4% -
Business sales executives
Average Salary£37,440
Future Recruitment5311
Jobs in the next 3 years.3% -
Sales administrators
Average Salary£24,960
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Marketing and sales directors
Average Salary£82,680
Future Recruitment8842
Jobs in the next 3 years.4% -
Sales accounts and business development managers
Average Salary£54,080
Future Recruitment15956
Jobs in the next 3 years.3% -
Retail cashiers and check-out operators
Average Salary£20,280
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Sales supervisors
Average Salary£27,560
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Sales related occupations n.e.c.
Average Salary£26,000
Course Facts
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Facebook: @lccenterpriseandevents
Instagram: @lcc_eventsenterpriseemploy
This course will be run with work experience opportunities within retail business across Leeds.
