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Retail Merchandising & Display

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2105

This course provides a structured introduction to the opportunities in the sector, including the fashion industry, while improving student skills in retail and customer service.

Students can build careers in direct retail sales, inventory control, retail display, merchandising and customer service.

Award Name First Aid Response
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body PreHospital Emergency Care Council
NFQ Level
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
First Aid Response PreHospital Emergency Care Council
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Location:
Liberties
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Full time
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

General College Entry Requirements
• You should be at least 17 years of age.
• One references must be uploaded to your online application page.
• Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
• Relevant work experience or training will be considered.

Careers / Further progression

PROGRESSION
TU676 L6 Retail Management and Marketing – TU Dublin City Campus
TU795 L7 Visual Merchandising – TU Dublin City Campus
WD184 L7 Retail Management – Waterford IT
TU771 L7 Business – TU Blanchardstown.

EMPLOYMENT
Self Employment in retail businesses
Retail sales outlets
Merchandising and display
Customer service
Retail inventory planning
Online retail services

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

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All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.

The retail sector is a dynamic, fast changing business area with many exciting work opportunities in Ireland and abroad. This course provides a structured introduction to the opportunities in the sector, including the fashion industry, while improving student skills in retail and customer service. Students can build careers in direct retail sales, inventory control, retail display, merchandising and customer service.

FEATURES OF THE COURSE
Work Placement in relevant retail or customer service settings

Learning ‘People Values’ from employers with an emphasis on self-development in the customer service and retail sector.

Certification
QQI Level 5 Retail Practice 5M2105
First Aid Responder
Manual Handling Certificate

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
Customer Service
Safety and Health at Work
Personal effectiveness
Team Working
Retail Display
Entrepreneurial Skills
Fashion Industry & Design Studies

(Modules offered may be subject to change).

5M2105 - Retail Practice

Tel: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie

Location:
Liberties
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Full time
Apply to:
Course provider