RETAIL Level 2 Traineeship

Level 2
Traineeship
Armagh Campus
Newry Campus
Portadown Campus
OCN

Overview

Over 3 million people work in retail. The industry offers a wide range of exciting opportunities in many different areas, such as fashion, electronics, food and music. There are also opportunities in human resources, marketing, IT, logistics and finance. The work is varied and hours are flexible.

The OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Retail Knowledge qualification is designed to develop the knowledge of those who are working in or wish to work in the retail sector. This is a one year course.

The Traineeship provides a high-quality vocational education and training programme at Level 2 and is primarily aimed at school leavers who aspire to work within a specific sector.
The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 traineeship framework.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English – both written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
Applicants will be required to hold a minimum of a level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G. For this subject this should include Maths Grade E and English Grade E. On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Preparatory Phase.
Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert qualification should have attained a majority of higher-level subjects.
During the Pre-Entry Advice Sessions which may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) , applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are committed and motivated to the programme.
The College may also use other evidence provided as part of the application process.
Please note that entrance requirements may be increased in some vocational areas.

This qualification is designed to provide the learner with retail knowledge related to the following:

Working in a range of different types of retail outlets.
Working in a productive and effective manner.
Working effectively in teams.
Understanding retail outlet specific knowledge.
Improving of customer service.
Working in a safe manner.
Adhering to relevant legislation.

Modules will be assessed throughout the qualification via a variety of methods.

Successful applicants can progress into a Level 3 Apprenticeship or Level 3 further education course at the College or into employment in the retail sector.

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Armagh Campus

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P2279AF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

17.50
Hours Per Week

02/09/2024
Date

Portadown Campus

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P3003PF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

17.50
Hours Per Week

02/09/2024
Date

Newry Campus

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P4302NF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

17.50
Hours Per Week

02/09/2024
Date

3 Available Sessions

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