NOCN
Level 1
QN: 600/4799/9
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NOCN Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 79 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
79 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
NOCN Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge
Understanding customer service in the retail sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of customer service in building customer loyalty and business success.
- Identify key factors that create a positive initial impression of a retail business and its staff.
- Describe methods for adapting customer service to meet individual needs, including those with specific requirements.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques appropriate for retail customer interactions.
- Outline common types of customer complaints and propose appropriate solutions.
2
NOCN Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge
Understanding how a retail business maintains health, safety and security on its premises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 relevant to retail businesses.
- Outline the responsibilities of employers and employees under health and safety legislation.
- Describe how risk assessments are conducted and used to maintain safety in a retail premises.
- Explain procedures for reporting accidents and near misses in a retail setting.
- Identify methods used to secure cash and stock, including security equipment and protocols.
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of staff training in maintaining security.
3
NOCN Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge
Understanding how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of a retail business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key employment rights of employees and responsibilities of employers in a retail context.
- Describe the characteristics of effective team working and their impact on a retail business.
- Outline a range of activities for improving own skills and performance in a retail role.
- Explain how individual and team contributions can enhance customer service and organisational success.
- Recognise the importance of adhering to legal and organisational procedures in a retail setting.
4
NOCN Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge
Understanding the business of retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the differences between various types of retail outlets (e.g., independent, multiple, department store, supermarket, online).
- Identify the main job roles in a retail organisation and outline their responsibilities.
- Explain the key stages of the retail supply chain from sourcing to the customer.
- State the contribution of the retail sector to the UK economy, including employment and GDP.
- Give examples of how customer concerns (e.g., sustainability, convenience) influence product ranges and services.
- Compare the characteristics of small independent retailers with large chain stores.
5
NOCN Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge
Understanding the control, handling and replenishment of stock in a retail business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common methods of stock control used in retail environments.
- Explain the importance of maintaining accurate stock records.
- Demonstrate correct procedures for lifting and carrying stock items safely.
- Describe appropriate storage conditions for different types of retail products.
- Outline the steps involved in replenishing stock on the sales floor.
- Apply stock rotation principles (e.g., FIFO) to maintain product freshness.
- Recognise the health and safety risks associated with stock handling and storage.
- Use appropriate documentation for recording stock movements.
6
NOCN Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge
Understanding the retail selling process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key stages of the retail selling process.
- Identify methods for discovering customer wants and preferences.
- Explain how product information can be used to promote and close a sale.
- Demonstrate effective questioning and listening techniques in a retail context.
- Recognise basic legal and ethical considerations when selling to customers.
7
Understanding customer service in the retail sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of customer service to a retail business
- Understand what gives customers a positive initial impression of a retail business and its staff
- Understand how customer service is adapted to meet the needs of individual customers
- Understand the importance of communication to the delivery of customer service
- Understand a variety of customer complaints and problems
8
Understanding how a retail business maintains health, safety and security on its premises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main provisions of health and safety legislation in relation to a retail business
- Know how health and safety are maintained on the premises of a retail business
- Know how cash and stock are kept secure on the premises of a retail business
9
Understanding how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of a retail business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the key employment rights and responsibilities of employees and the employer
- Know the characteristics of effective team working in retail business
- Understand a range of activities for improving own skills and performance
10
Understanding the business of retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how retail outlets differ in size and type
- Understand the range of retail occupations
- Understand the retail supply chain
- Understand the contribution which the retail sector makes to the economy of the United Kingdom
- Understand how customers’ concerns influence the products and services offered by retailers
11
Understanding the control, handling and replenishment of stock in a retail business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of stock control
- Understand how to move, handle and store stock
- Understand procedures for replenishing stock
12
Understanding the retail selling process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the selling process
- Understand how to find out what the customer wants
- Understand how product information can be used to promote sales
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/4799/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2012