| Course Name |
Retail Skills & Merchandising |
| Course Provider |
Castlebar College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2105 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
This QQI Level 5 certificate provides students with marketable skills and an excellent understanding of the retail sector. The retail industry is a dynamic and exciting marketplace in which those with good skills and knowledge excel. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of retail selling environments and/or to progress to higher level courses. |
| FET Code |
5M2105 - Retail Practice |
| Duration |
1 Year - September to May |
| Comment |
QQI Certificate in Retail Practice CODE:5M2105
Ongoing modification and updating of courses is being implemented by QQI . Information herein is correct at time of publishing. CCFE accepts no responsibility for changes made after publication. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up...
Hide-Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up-to-date medical cards to be presented at interview)
VTOS dispersed students
Students awarded Back to Education Allowance from INTREO
Documentation must be provided to College Office to avail of any exemptions
Recipients of the Student Grant (www.susi.ie) are exempt from the €200 Government Levy ONLY. Clear, original, up-to-date evidence must be provided to CCFE to avail of any exemption.
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| Financial Support |
Grants are available to students of CCFE on the same basis as they are to third-level students, subject to a means test. Details on the Grant Scheme are available from www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Applications are made online at www.ccfe.ie
There is an initial, non-refundable Application Charge of €50, payable at the time of application
The additional college fees apply |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
€50 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content (Codes and Modules)
Typical modules can include:
5N1619 Retail Selling
5N0972 Customer Service
5N1390 Communications 5N0690/Personal Effectiveness
5N1356 Work Experience
5N1977 Spreadsheets
5N0783 Database
5N1400 Marketing Practice
5N1794 Safety & Health at Work
5N1785 Desktop Publishing
5N1910 Web Authoring |
| Entry Requirements |
Any of the following would satisfy entry requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Certificate Applied
A QQI Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) are also welcome to apply. For mature students, life experience may be sufficient.
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| Assessment Method |
Assessment happens continuously throughout the academic year by means of assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and exams. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression Opportunities
Successful graduates of this course can apply through the CAO system for entry into Degree Courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Do you want a career in Retail & Merchandising?
Get skilled to work in the...
Hide-Progression Opportunities
Successful graduates of this course can apply through the CAO system for entry into Degree Courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Do you want a career in Retail & Merchandising?
Get skilled to work in the retail sector or progress to Third Level Courses in related areas.
Sample progression routes include:
GMIT – Business Level 7/8, Business in Marketing & Sales Level 7/8,
Retail Management Level 7, Event Management & Public Relations Level 7. Trainee Management Programmes with major retailers.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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