Retail Business
Qualification
Level 1/2 Vocational Award
Examination Board
WJEC
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you dream of starting your own business one day? From marketing and merchandising, to good customer service – are you fascinated by the world of retail business and eager to discover how it all works? If so, it’s time to uncover your potential!
What will I study?
This qualification is made up of 3 units.
Unit 1: The business of retail
You will:
- Be introduced to the business of retail and will explore the dynamic and competitive nature of the retail industry.
- Gain knowledge and understanding of different types of retail business and retail activity and
- The impact of external factors on the industry e.g. growth in sustainability.
Unit 2: Customer service for retail business
You will:
- Develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of customer service for retail business
- Have the opportunity to investigate the customer service experience across a retail organisation, selected by you.
Unit 3: Merchandising and marketing of retail products
You will:
- Be introduced to the importance of visual merchandising and marketing retail products, and how retail businesses use visual merchandising and marketing to achieve their aims.
- Apply your knowledge and understanding to design visual merchandising installations and promotional materials.
All three units will consider retailing in physical stores and online retailing.
What skills will I develop?
You will develop a range of skills which are attractive to employers, colleges and universities including:
Communication, critical thinking, independent learning, research skills and time management.
Careers
Retail Business will give you good IT knowledge, great analytical skills, and excellent problem-solving skills. This means that when it comes to potential careers, there will be lots of choice. Specific retail business careers include:
Content writer, customer service representative, E-commerce web developer, Logistics, marketing assistant, marketing management, retail buyer, retail management, sales associate, team leader and visual merchandiser
For further information please contact Mr. J-P Westaway-Green
Christ the Word Catholic School will build on the ethos, success and achievements at the core of education provision across the Diocese. It will be a strong and nurturing learning community.
- The Rt Reverend Peter M Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham.
This fantastic new school will help us achieve our goal of providing modern facilities across Denbighshire that further enhance pupils’ learning.
- Huw Hilditch-Roberts, Lead Member for Education, Children and Young People, Denbighshire County Council
I am delighted that the partnership of Welsh Government, Denbighshire County Council and the Catholic Church will deliver a brand new school to serve the families of Rhyl and the surrounding parishes.