BTEC First Diploma in Retail

Retail is the largest employer in the country! In the future thousands of new jobs will be created.

Retail businesses will benefit from the Olympics and the new London Thames Gateway. Potential retail careers include Sales, Management, Buying, IT, Security, Design, Merchandising.

Salaries can be very attractive and there is plenty of opportunity to develop new skills.

What students say about the course....

"I like how we get to go to different retail businesses to see how they work."

"The course is fun! It's about learning more than just facts"

"The extended work placement helped me prepare for getting a job."

"I learned a lot about how to work with people."

If this sounds like an interesting career path, then read on to find out about how a BTEC First Diploma in Retail can help you achieve a successful career in a dynamic and exciting industry!

What is a BTEC First Diploma in Retail Business Course?

• Two Years
• Off site - at Shooters Hill Campus
• Practical and Work Related
• You will earn 4 GCSE's A*-C!

What will I learn?

There are 6 units you need to complete:

• Introduction to Retail
• Selling and Customer Service
• Merchandising and Display
• Fashion Retailing
• Food Retailing
• Careers in Retail

There is also an Extended Work Placement in year 2

What can I expect?

• Two days per week
• Practical work
• Visits to businesses
• Case studies
• Role plays
• Presentations

What do I need to succeed on the course?

You must:

• Be mature
• Be willing to participate
• Have an interest in Retail Business
• Be able to work on your own
• Be able to travel on your own

What can I do after this course?

• Progress to Level 3 BTEC National Qualification in Retail
• A-Level Courses
• University
• Entry to work
• Sales assistant
• Stock control
• Fashion merchandising
• Retail buying
• Store planning and design
• Visual merchandising

For more information contact:

Mr. Alovisetti, Business Studies Department