Pearson
Level 2
QN: 603/3840/4
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 206 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
206 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers
Principles of stock control and visual merchandising in retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the reasons why stock control is necessary in a retail business.
- Describe different methods of stock storage used in retail.
- Explain how visual merchandising contributes to marketing and sales.
- Plan a window or store display following principles of visual merchandising.
- Install a window or store display safely and effectively.
- Demonstrate correct handling procedures for stock used in displays.
2
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers
Principles of working in a retail team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics of an effective retail team
- Explain the benefits of effective teamwork for a retail business
- Identify different roles within a retail team and their responsibilities
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques when working in a team
- Evaluate the impact of poor teamwork on retail operations
- Apply strategies to resolve conflicts within a retail team
3
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers
Understanding how to contribute to the success of a retail business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain how individual work objectives and personal performance contribute to the success of a retail business.
- Describe how working in a way that positively impacts the brand and business reputation can be achieved.
- Identify methods to promote and support sales and encourage customer loyalty to meet sales targets.
- List own responsibilities for complying with legislation and regulations in a retail environment.
- Explain how to work in a way that minimises negative effects on the environment in a retail setting.
4
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers
Understanding how to deliver customer service in retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of excellent customer service in retail
- Identify the varying needs of different retail customers
- Describe how to meet the needs of retail customers
- Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with customers
- Apply appropriate communication techniques in customer interactions
- Evaluate the impact of customer service on customer loyalty and business success
5
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers
Understanding marketing, promotions and sales in retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand business positioning and competition in retail.2. Understand advertising and sales promotions in retail.3. Understand how sales opportunities change across the retail calendar year.4. Understand the process and methods of sales in retail.
6
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers
Understanding personal effectiveness in a retail work environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand professionalism and its importance in a retail work environment.2. Understand how to develop a range of transferable skills and personal attributes that contribute to personal effectiveness at work.3. Understand how to manage personal performance in the workplace.
7
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers
Understanding the operations of a retail business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of commercial operation in retail, including profit, turnover, and cost control.
- Analyse how a retail business's vision statement and objectives guide its operational decisions.
- Evaluate the impact of brand and business reputation on retail success.
- Describe the components of a retail service offer and how they meet customer needs.
- Identify the key legal requirements for operating a retail business in the UK.
- Apply legal requirements to a retail scenario to ensure compliance.
- Assess the relationship between brand reputation and customer loyalty in retail.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3840/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2018