106RETAILfull time prospectus 2013/14RETAILfull time prospectus 2013/14107people who want a retail career and are lookingfor a college-based, vocational qualification in thefundamentals of retail work. It covers the key retailareas of teamwork, customer service, stock controland display - ensuring that you have the skills andknowledge you need to be an effective and valuableretail professional at the “sharp end” of the industry.<strong>The</strong> main part of this programme concentrates ondeveloping your skills and knowledge as a retailprofessional, both in <strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong> and in the workplace.<strong>The</strong> units covered will be relevant to the widest rangeof retail businesses, no matter what size they are orwhat customer profile or type of merchandise theydeal with.Retail subjects include:• Working effectively in your retail team• Personal presentation and image• Customer service• Visual merchandising and display• Processing payments• Product handling• Sales promotion• Storage and stock control• Security and loss prevention• Consumer rights• Health and SafetyRetailing is a major user of new business technology soyou will also develop IT skills:• Word processing software• Spreadsheet software• Drawing and planning software<strong>The</strong> third element to this programme will be theCertificate in Retail Knowledge which is a varietyof modules that will test your knowledge andunderstanding of the retail industry. You will alsostudy a Functional Skill appropriate to your level ofachievement.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONA key feature of this programme is workplaceobservation within a retail business. Some studentsfind their own retail work, but more usually <strong>The</strong><strong>College</strong> arranges placements for students on theprogramme. <strong>The</strong> placement not only lets you put yourskills into practice but also provides you with much ofthe evidence needed to achieve the qualification. Youcannot complete this programme without evidencefrom a real retail environment.During the programme you will visit retailenvironments. Past visits have included WestfieldShopping Centre in London, <strong>The</strong> Clothes Show Live at<strong>The</strong> NEC and local retailers. <strong>The</strong>re are also opportunitiesto try out your sales skills on fellow students and staffthrough our <strong>College</strong> Market Stall activities.NEXT STEPThis programme is an excellent basis for a range ofwork or learning options. Some students will progressdirectly into retail employment and may build on theirvocational qualifications in the workplace or throughan Advanced Apprenticeship. Others may take a moreacademic route through a business related Level 3course at <strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong>, possibly leading to a place atuniversity.LEVEL 3 RETAIL DISPLAY AND VISUALMERCHANDISING PROGRAMMEBASED AT: LANSDOWNE, BOURNEMOUTHCOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 3ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at gradesA* - C, one of which should be English, or a Level2 Business or Retail Diploma or equivalent. Equallyimportant is an eye for design and a real interest inworking in the retail sector.THE COURSEModern High Streets and shopping centres aredesigned to attract, excite and hold the customer’sinterest and, above all, to drive sales throughthe combination of art and science, that is, visualmerchandising. This programme is designed for peoplelooking to use their artistic, business and design skillsin a retail environment.<strong>The</strong> main part of this programme concentrates ondeveloping your skills and knowledge as a retail designand merchandising professional, both in <strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong>and in the workplace. <strong>The</strong> units covered have beenchosen to reflect the full range of skills needed to beeffective in this exciting specialism, no matter whatmerchandise you work with.Retail subjects include:• Designing display layouts• Choosing merchandise and graphics• Managing display budgets• Dressing displays• Working effectively with your team• Evaluating the effectiveness of visualmerchandisingRetail merchandising is a major user of new businesstechnology, so you will also develop IT skills:• Drawing and planning software• Desktop publishing software• Spreadsheet software• Presentation softwareDepending on your progression through theprogramme, there may be opportunities to gain extraqualifications in other aspects of retail knowledge. Youwill also study a Functional Skill appropriate to yourlevel of achievement.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONA key feature of this programme is workplaceobservation within a retail business. Some studentsfind their own retail work, but more usually <strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong>arranges placements for students on the programme.<strong>The</strong> placement not only lets you put your skills intopractice but provides much of the evidence neededto achieve the qualification. You cannot completethis programme without evidence from a real retailenvironment. During the programme you will visitretail operations and display suppliers. Past visits haveincluded Westfield shopping centre in London, theClothes Show Live at the NEC and local retailers.NEXT STEPThis programme is an excellent basis for a range ofwork or learning options. Some students will progressdirectly into retail employment and may build on theirvocational qualifications in the workplace. Others maytake a more academic route through a business-relatedLevel 3 course at <strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong>, possibly leading to aplace at university.www.thecollege.co.uk<strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong> helpline 01202 205 205
SPORTSPORT108 109full time prospectus 2013/14full time prospectus 2013/14Students feel safe in the college andarrangements to ensure that they stay safeare goodofsted 2011LEVEL 1 ROUTE TO BUSINESS, LEISUREor CREATIVE STUDIESBASED AT: NORTH ROAD, POOLE ANDLANSDOWNE, BOURNEMOUTHCOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 1ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will require a minimum of 2 GCSE passes orsuccessful completion of a Foundation Entry Level 3.You will be invited in to interview.THE COURSEThis is an exciting new course designed to give you theopportunity to try out different vocational routes whilstdeveloping work, study and life skills.Following one of the pathways will help you prepareyourself for further college courses by gaining anationally recognised qualification made up ofVocational, Personal and Social Development units.<strong>The</strong> routes are:• Business, Retail and ICT• IT, Tourism and Sport• Performing Arts, Music and MediaYou will also be given lots of support to improve yourskills in:• English• Mathematics• IT• Life Skills (working as a team, communicationsand employability skills)You can build your employability skills and trydifferent subjects to enable you to progress onto anapprenticeship, or to another course at <strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong> toboost your job prospects.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONYou will be offered lots of friendly support andencouragement with your studies. As a full timestudent within the Routes course, you will have thecontinuous support of a personal tutor and will receiveongoing one to one tutorials. Your personal tutor willreview your progress towards the achievement of yourmain qualification aim and help you deal with anypersonal and academic issues that may occur.NEXT STEPOn successful completion you could progress onto aLevel 2 course at <strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong>, an Apprenticeship or intoemployment.LEVEL 1 FOOTBALL COACHINGACADEMYBASED AT: AFC BOURNEMOUTH ANDLANSDOWNE, BOURNEMOUTHCOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 1ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA minimum of 2 GCSE passes or successful completionof a Foundation Learning programme.You should demonstrate a genuine interest in the sportand leisure industry particularly football coaching.We will discuss your interests, experience andambitions at interview.THE COURSEA one year course for those with an interest in footballcoaching and sport.www.thecollege.co.uk<strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong> helpline 01202 205 205
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