Retail Practice
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
All our Level 5 courses are open to school leavers over 16 years of age (Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied Students / A Levels / GCSE or equivalent), QQI Level 4 graduates
and mature applicants.
A Level 5 award is a prerequistite to access a Level 6 Programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression:
Students who successfully complete this course may apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of third-level courses in Retail Management, Digital marketing, Business Studies etc.
Employment in the Retail Sector areas:
Sales Associate
Customer Service Representative
Visual Merchandiser
Assistant Store Manager
Inventory Control Specialist
Retail Campaign Marketing
Further information
Learners attending Further Education/Post Leaving Certificate programmes may apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). All applications for grants in respect of new enrolments will be made online for the 2024/2025 academic year.
It is not necessary to have received an offer of a college place or to be enrolled at the College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny in order to apply. The closing date is the end of August each year, but you should apply as soon as possible once the 2024/2025 applications are open. Early application is advised.
These grants are means-tested and payable monthly. Payment of grants may be subject to attendance in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills regulations. The college is required to make monthly reports on your attendance to the grants authority.
Applications for maintenance grants can be made online through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Interviews are held in March / May / August with places offered on a first come basis.
Places are offered based on interview performance and suitability for the course.
Programme Description: The course enables the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to work in retail administration, retail selling and visual merchandising areas.
Component Awards:
Retail Selling (5N1619)
Database Methods (5N0783)
Digital Marketing (5N1549)
Reception Frontline Office Skills (5N1407)
Customer Service (5N0972)
Health & Safety at Work (5N1794)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
5M2105 - Retail Practice
Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Retail Practice
Award Code: 5M2105
College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny
Ormonde Road, Kilkenny,
Co. Kilkenny, R95 W2XN.
T: 056 776 3321
E: info@cfet.ie
www.collegeoffetkilkenny.ie