Retail Leadership, Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship

The degree apprenticeship is suitable for Area/Store/Departmental Managers, Senior On-line Customer Managers, Senior Digital Managers or Commercial Managers who have responsibility for achieving excellence in customer service and profitability.

What will I study?

Knowledge units:

• The key aspects of the retail sector
• Economic and political drivers
• How product ranges are built
• How buying decisions are made
• Strategic marketing plans
• The importance of the brand
• How to identify the customers current and future needs
• How to evaluate suppliers
• Key financial levers
• The importance of recruiting

Skill units:

• Analyse and evaluate economic and political trends
• Consider ther impact of different business models
• Influence the design of a store
• Evaluate the impact of new technology
• Evaluate the impact digital channels play
• Consistently apply the retail brand
• Critically review the role of logistics
• Review performance against KPI's
• Recognise the impact the changing nature of retail has on people

 Behaviours and Attitude:

• Inspire those around them
• Be resilient and lead from the front
• Innovative and willing to experiment
• Challenge the status quo
• Be an ambassador for the retail sector

How will I be assessed?

Three stages:

On Programme- including off the job training and assessment

Gateway Assessment –discussion between employer and provider to agree if learner is ready for end assessment

End Point Assessment, made up of 4 elements:

• Knowledge test
• Structured interview
• Assessment of portfolio of evidence
• Professional discussion relating to CPD activity

Entry requirements

Employer to confirm.

Additional information

For start dates and fees, consult the relevant course guides below or you can request a prospectus by post.