Retail Studies

Limerick College of Further Education

 

Course Name Retail Studies
Course Provider Limerick College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Limerick & Clare ETB
Course Code 5M2105 RSXX
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Limerick City
Course Content Programme Overview
This wide-ranging, 1 year full time programme is designed to provide learners with a solid foundation in Retail Administration, Retail Selling and Visual Merchandising such as shop displays and signage.
FET Code 5M2105 - Retail Practice
Duration 1 year
Comment Award:
QQI Level 5 Retail Practice 5M2105
Course Fee There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
Financial Support Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary.
Interview Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable.
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Application Fee Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment.
Subjects Taught Typical Modules

Retail Administration
Retail Display
Retail Selling
Spreadsheet Methods
Communications
Customer Services
Work Experience
Word Processing
Payroll - Manual & Computerised
Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised
Entry Requirements • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
Careers or Further Progression Employment Opportunities / Progression
• Retailing
• Supervisory Positions
• Computing
• Accounts
• Administration
• Institutes of Technology and other

Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.qqi.ie
Further Enquiries Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie