Review of Retail NVQs
Following the incremental review of the Retail NVQ qualifications by the Sector Skills Council (SSC), Skillsmart Retail, new units were added to the Level 1 and Level 2 NVQs in Retail Skills. For more information, please read the full notice (PDF, 18 KB).
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Retail Operations NVQs are aimed at people working in the retail sector.
This qualification is about working in a retail environment. You will find it appropriate if you are:
This qualification is very flexible in its structure enabling the organisation and individual to choose the optional units which best suit their work situation and job role.
Like all NVQ (NQF)s this qualification is competence based. This means that it is linked to the candidate's ability to competently perform a range of tasks connected with their work. Candidates plan a programme of development and assessment with their assessor and compile a portfolio of evidence to prove that they are competent and knowledgeable in their work role.