Level 2 Diploma in Fashion Retail
The Level 2 Diploma course is designed to prepare you for entry to the fashion retail industry or for further education, either within the Fashion Retail Academy or at other Further Education colleges. The aim of the course is to build on your communication skills and develop them within a fashion retail context.
For entry to the Level 2 Diploma, you should:
• be at least 16 by 1st September in the year of entry
• show motivation to succeed on the course
• demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for fashion retail
No formal entry requirements are required for this diploma course
Selection Process
To assess your suitability for the Level 2 Diploma course, you will be invited to the Academy where one or more members of the course team will interview you. This will allow us to gain a good idea of your self motivation and commitment. It will also give you an opportunity to ask questions about the course.
Structure
You’ll work on understanding the principles of fashion retail as well as developing critical observation skills. We’ll help you develop research and writing skills, and give you insights into the many roles in the fashion retail industry. You’ll also gain a grasp of the language and terms used both within the sector and in the marketing and media associated with it.
Throughout the course we’ll encourage you to build up your knowledge as well as develop presentation skills to help with future work/ course applications. To achieve the Level 2 Diploma qualification candidates must complete all the units listed opposite:
Core Units
• Customer Service and Selling for Fashion Retail
• The Fashion Retail Marketplace
• Technology for Fashion Retail
• Business of Fashion Retail
• Introduction to Visual Merchandising
• Introduction to Buying and Merchandising for Fashion Retail
• Professional Development in Retail
• Personal Shopping and Style
• Fashion History and Culture
• Fashion Design and Communication
• Understanding the Store Environment
• Marketing & PR for Fashion Retail
• Key Skills Level 2 for Communications, Application of Number and ICT for students who have not gained GCSE Maths, English or ICT at C grade or above.
Enrichment
• Fashion Trends and Forecasting
• Digital Graphic Design for Fashion Retail
What’s next after a Level 2 Diploma?
Students completing the Level 2 Diploma course have progressed to further study both within the
Fashion Retail Academy and elsewhere, whilst others have secured supervisory roles in fashion retail stores. The type of employment role may vary depending on the size of store you are successful in joining.
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