Te Ara (Foundation programme)
NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) Retail Pathway
Duration
20 weeks including holidays
Start Date
Campus
New Lynn, Manukau, Hamilton
Credits
60
Delivery
In class / blended
Programme overview
If your goal is to build basic learning and employability skills, then this foundation skills course will provide you with the learning and practice that will lead to further study opportunities and employability skills in entry level roles where you will work under general supervision. Learning will take place during tutor directed sessions and activities. Further tasks, and assessments, are completed on our Learning Management System, Canvas LMS. You will be supported by your tutor and the Learner Success Support Team to do your best in this foundation programme.
Start Date by Campus
Start Date
End Date
- 11/10/2024
- 4/04/2025
What you study
- Customer Service: Techniques for providing excellent service, handling complaints, and creating a positive shopping experience.
- Sales Strategies: Methods for effectively selling products, upselling, and cross-selling to increase revenue.
- Retail Operations: Understanding the day-to-day operations of a retail store, including inventory management, store layout, and visual merchandising.
- Financial Management: Basics of budgeting, managing expenses, and analysing sales data to make informed business decisions.
- Marketing and Merchandising: Strategies for promoting products, managing displays, and using marketing tools to attract and retain customers.
- Stock Control: Learn how to manage inbound stock as well as stock-taking and forecasting.
Career opportunities
- Graduates will also be able to pathway into employment and work under general supervision in entry-level roles in a variety of fields or they can pursue further education to broaden their skills and knowledge in Level 3 qualifications.
Further study options
- This programme may lead to higher level study in a qualification such as:
- New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Security (Level 3)
- NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise [Multisector] (Level 3) or other studies at Level 3 and above
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
Entry requirements
- Open to students who are 16 - 24 years of age, under Youth Guarantee
- Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake the Programme which is taught and assessed in English.
- This programme is not available for international students.
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