Fashion Retail (ABC Level 3 Diploma)

Fashion Retail is one of the most exciting areas of Retail and will lead the way in which this industry sector will re-invent itself.
Students will need to consider the future - how will the sector respond to the challenge of on-line shopping (E-Commerce) and mobile device purchases (M-Commerce)?

Course content

Students will develop an awareness of the retail sector and what aspects will need to be developed and updated and how - to establish Britain at the leading edge of retail experience.

• Team Management Skills for Fashion Retail
• Understanding factors influencing the Fashion Retail environment
• Designing Visual Merchandising displays for Fashion Retail
• Developing Fashion Retail Brands
• Understanding the Evolution of Fashion Retail

Entry Requirements

Learners must have an aptitude and enthusiasm for Fashion Retail. They would normally have a level 2 qualification: a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent, grade c or above to include either maths or English. This qualification is a progression route for learners who have successfully completed the ABC Level 2 Fashion Retail qualifications.

Delivery & Assessment methods

Continual practical assessment throughout the course will be supported with weekly progress updates.

Progression

Progression from this course to a range of Level 4 Diplomas (Visual Merchandising, Retail Buying, for example), is possible. Entry into a career in Retail is possible through either direct employment or through an advanced apprenticeship scheme. If academic progression is desirable: a range of Degrees in Retail Management are available for application from Level 3