Retail
Training & Qualifications
Our Retail sector has worked with both major employers and a variety of smaller retail outlets throughout the Cheshire and Warrington area for over 7 years. Our employers range from food specialists to designer fashion stores.
Total People’s Retail staff are occupationally competent in delivering Level 2 and Level 3 Retail qualifications and are also qualified Assessors with over 40 years combined experience.
The team is flexible, approachable and knowledgeable; adapting their delivery to meet the needs of the business and the learner. Their role is to support you and guide you to achieving your qualification.
Apprenticeships
Total People, funded by your Local Authority, can supply a work-based Apprenticeship in Retail.
An Apprenticeship is a programme of learning and qualifications completed in the workplace, which gives people the skills, knowledge and competence they need to progress in their industry. An Apprenticeship leads to Level 2 qualifications, whilst Advanced Apprenticeships lead to Level 3.
The Apprenticeship is made up of the following qualifications:
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is the new way of recognising vocational achievement through the award for units and qualifications. These qualifications are gained in the workplace; they are assessed by qualified Total People Training Advisers, who will observe the learner’s work and discuss with them their knowledge and understanding of why they work in a particular way.
Application of Number & Communication Key Skills work on the “soft skills” required for work.
A Retail KnowledgeTechnical Certificate provides and tests the underpinning knowledge required for the industry or job role.
As an estimate, the duration of the Apprenticeship is usually 12 months whilst an Advanced Apprenticeship lasts around 18 months.
