This course is optional
Retailing at National 5 is an introductory level qualification in Retail. It provides a broad experiential introduction to the sector and provides learners with the practical skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to work in retailing.
Learners will develop an understanding of the needs of a retailer and an appreciation of the importance of customers. They also gain important employability skills and positive attitudes relevant to both the workplace and learning environments.
Areas covered include maintaining, storing and replenishing stock, satisfying customer needs, planning and implementing a retail event.
Skills for Work courses are designed to provide learners with opportunities to develop Core Skills and skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work. The main focus of Skills for Work courses is to develop the skills and instil the attitudes required for employability.
No specific requirements
Learning and teaching approaches will be pupil-centred, participative and practical in nature. There will be a balance between whole-class teaching and activity-based learning.
Retail is a National Progression Award, it consists of a range of Mandatory units. All assessments will be completed in class time with no final exam.