Retail Skills
A flexible course that enables students to get practical skills with a host company in the retail industry.
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
Duration
Our courses vary in length from six months to three years and you may get an extension if you need it.
The majority of courses are 30 hours per week, although some people attend part time particularly at the start.
Normally, the course starts at 9:00 and finishes at 17:00 Monday to Thursday. On a Friday courses usually finish at 14:30
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You just need the will to succeed. Some courses do have an assessment period, this is to ensure that the course is suitable for you.
Eligibility
Careers / Further progression
What choices do I have when my course ends?
This largely depends on the type of course you intend doing. At the end of our courses most students can choose between getting a job or moving on to further education, or a combination of both.
Further information
The majority of National Learning Network programmes are open entry, which means that you can start at any time of the year.
We will be happy to advise you of the details of your course when you meet with us.
All of our courses are free to students. They are funded by the Education and Training Boards or the HSE.
Do I keep my benefits?
Yes. You will keep the financial benefits you currently have. You should contact the secretary at your local centre if you have any queries regarding benefits.
NLN will offer you supports that will not only help with your training but can assist you in relevant aspects of your life. You will hold onto your current financial benefits and in addition you may obtain a training allowance from SOLAS or the HSE.
Retail Skills
A flexible course that enables students to get practical skills with a host company in the retail industry. The course is a mix of on-the-job and in-centre training. The course co-ordinator will support both the student and employer. Skills in the workplace are gained through a combination of practical demonstration, instruction, supervised practice, etc. Students’ progress through the programme at a pace which is suited to their individual needs and abilities. Progression route can be onto Employment or Further Education.
Four days which are module focused within the training centre and one day (progressing to two in the second year) with the employer focusing on skills in their chosen work environment.
Certification: QQI Level 4 Retail Skills (4M1998). ICDL and ICDL Advanced
Retail Skills
4M1998 - Retail Skills
National Learning Network – Waterford
Kitty Galvin Hennessy
Unit 7, IDA Industrial Estate, Cork Road, Waterford.
Tel: 051 359 220
Email: waterford@nln.ie