CALDERDALE COLLEgE 2012/13

APPRENTICESHIPS
INTERMEDIATE AppRENTIcEshIp &
ADvANcED AppRENTIcEshIp RETAIl FINANcIAl sERvIcEs
Qualification
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 and Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Retail
Financial Services
What will I study?
As an Apprentice you could work in a wide range of Financial Services roles associated
with: General Insurance, Long Term Insurance, Retail Banking, Building Societies, Financial
Services Advise and Investment Administration. Aspects of the job include face to face and
telephone contact with customers, dealing with insurance claims and giving information about
products. Both the Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship include skills assessment in
the workplace, day release study for the Technical Certificate and embedded Key Skills.
Moving on
Once completed, Apprentices can go on to study for a number of Advanced Qualifications and
Diplomas, Specialist Qualifications of Higher Level Qualifications (eg. Attain Chartered Status
or Financial Planner Certification). Career opportunities include: Banking, Insurance, Sales
and Marketing of Financial Services.
RETAIl sKIlls
Qualifications
City & Guilds Level 2 Retail Certificate
City & Guilds Level 3 Retail Diploma
What Does a Retail Assistant do?
As a Retail employee, your role will depend on the needs of the business and your employer
– you could be assisting customers on the sales floor of a high street store or handling their
purchases in a small establishment. Alternatively, you could be working in a specialist retail
outlet becoming a product expert helping with specific queries. A Retail Skills qualification
offers you the chance to develop new skills and gain recognition for the expertise you already
possess allowing you to progress your career in the Retail Industry. The qualification is
assessed in the workplace and offers flexibility in the choice of units to match your job role.
You will be supported to complete the qualification by an Retail Industry experienced and
competent Assessor.
Moving On
On completion of the Level 2 Certificate you will be given the opportunity to progress onto
the Level 3 Diploma in Retail. From organising displays to learning the crucial aspects of
management, the skills gained from this qualification are transferable to a wide range of
Retail companies selling a vast range of products. The UK’s retail sector is vibrant and offers
many opportunities for early career progression.
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