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Introduction to Working in Retail — Part-time

Course outline

This course focusses on the basic skills of retailing and is suitable for anyone looking for employment and want to gain the skills needed in the retail industry.

Retailing encompasses the business activities involved in selling goods and services to consumers for personal, family or household use. The emphasis is on the practical application of the theory, and case studies.

On this course, students will learn:

  • How to develop good communication skills.
  • Being knowledgeable of company’s policies.
  • The duties/task of a retail assistant.
  • How to carry out consults with customers.
  • How to apply for a retail assistant jobs.

How to apply for this course

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Location Date / time Fees / reductions
Adams Building
Stoney Street
Nottingham
NG1 1NG

Start: Thursday 27th April 2023

End: Thursday 25th May 2023

Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Tuition fees may be waived if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Adult and Community Learning Courses page to see if you can claim a fee reduction.

Tuition fee: £67.50

Course code: C043745 / Q043746

Adams Building
Stoney Street
Nottingham
NG1 1NG

Start: Thursday 8th June 2023

End: Thursday 6th July 2023

Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Tuition fees may be waived if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Adult and Community Learning Courses page to see if you can claim a fee reduction.

Tuition fee: £67.50

Course code: C044596 / Q044597

Qualification

College certificate
Level Entry Level
Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must have a good standard of English as you will be required to complete a mandatory course workbook (Individual Learning Plan) each week, with the support of your course tutor.
Teaching & assessment

Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete a short workbook and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course.
Progression

The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities if you wish to further your learning in this subject area. Information will be made available about other course opportunities at Nottingham College. You will have the opportunity to access external Careers Guidance to aid your next steps.