The course is designed to support a Pathway into Retail; it will embed the essential expectations of an FE College into a programme of study that will include Maths, English, Gym/Fitness and Tutorial, alongside the main subject, Retail.
Learners will be assessed at the start of their course. Teaching and Learning will be differenciated to meet individual needs.
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.
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.
Learners will also be able to:
- develop an awareness of jobs within the retails sector though work experience,
- gain personal development and employability skills, and
- access an appropriate English and Maths curriculum.
Ideal for learners on Entry 1 and Entry 2
Formal qualifications are not essential.
Learners will attend interview and English and Maths assessment.
For learners with an EHC plan, the college will require a formal consultation from their Local Authority.
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.
Progression for each learner is individually planned. If students successfully complete this programme of study they can progress onto another vocational pathway, Foundation learning, Supported Internship or mainstream options. Some learners at the end of their academic journey will progress onto community Provision. Progression subject to students meeting eligibility criteria.
Learners will be assessed at the start of their course. Teaching and Learning will be differenciated to meet individual needs.
All students will participate in small group sessions comprising no more than 10 students.
The study methods are a mix of practical, theory and independent research completed by students with appropriate support.
You will be required to
- Undertake enterprise activities and fundraising events as part of the course.
- Work as part of a team and support others.
- Undertake specified work experience placements.
Learners will access Personal development, Work Experience, Employability Skills, English and Maths curriculum.
If you will be aged 16 to 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your studies and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be free.
You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs â please click here for more information.
