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View Qualification : Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
500/7363/1
Title
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Pearson Education Ltd
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 2
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 3
Regulation Start Date
01-Sep-2009
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2009
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
7.1 Retailing and Wholesaling
Purpose
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Sub Purpose
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Total Credits
14
Min Credits at/above Level
14
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
93
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
113
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
93
Barring Classification Code
BC3
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions

N/A

Structure Requirements
The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge consists of 10 mandatory credits plus 4 optional credits that provide for a combined total of 14 credits for the completed qualification. Learners may select the 4 optional credits required from any of the option groups B1-B5.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : Yes; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
OG
Label
OG
Name
Overarching Group
Group Requirements
Learners must complete 10 mandatory credits from Group A and the remaining credits from any one or more optional Groups B1-B5.
Minimum Credit Value
14
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory Units
Group Requirements
Learners must complete 10 mandatory credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
10
Maximum Credit Value
10
Minimum Subcomponents
4
Maximum Subcomponents
4
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understanding customer service in the retail sector
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/5821
Title
Understanding customer service in the retail sector
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the retail selling process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/5806
Title
Understanding the retail selling process
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/5789
Title
Understanding how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding how a retail business maintains health and safety on its premises
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/5823
Title
Understanding how a retail business maintains health and safety on its premises
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Compound Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional Units
Group Requirements
Learners must complete a minimum of 4 credits from any one or more option groups B1-B5.
Minimum Credit Value
4
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
B1
Label
B1
Name
Generic Optional Units
Group Requirements
Learners may choose remaining optional unit credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
1
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Understanding retail consumer law
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/502/5801
Title
Understanding retail consumer law
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
11
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding security and loss prevention in a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/5817
Title
Understanding security and loss prevention in a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding the handling of customer payments in a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/5797
Title
Understanding the handling of customer payments in a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
8
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding visual merchandising for retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/600/0656
Title
Understanding visual merchandising for retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
39
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understanding how the effectiveness of store operations can be improved
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/5802
Title
Understanding how the effectiveness of store operations can be improved
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding how the smooth operation of a payment point is maintained
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/5799
Title
Understanding how the smooth operation of a payment point is maintained
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the management of stock in a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/502/5826
Title
Understanding the management of stock in a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand how to approach work-based projects within retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/602/5016
Title
Understand how to approach work-based projects within retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Underage sales prevention for retail and licensed premises
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/602/2234
Title
Underage sales prevention for retail and licensed premises
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
The principles of food safety for retail
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/0178
Title
The principles of food safety for retail
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
9
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding the control, receipt and storage of stock in a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/5810
Title
Understanding the control, receipt and storage of stock in a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
2
Unit Group
B2
Label
B2
Name
Fashion Retail Units
Group Requirements
Learners may choose remaining optional unit credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
3
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Understanding fashion retail personal shopping and styling
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/600/0628
Title
Understanding fashion retail personal shopping and styling
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding fashion trends and forecasting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/600/0635
Title
Understanding fashion trends and forecasting
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
28
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the fashion retail market
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/600/0637
Title
Understanding the fashion retail market
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
B3
Label
B3
Name
Beauty Units
Group Requirements
Learners may choose remaining optional unit credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
3
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Understanding the evolution of beauty retailing
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/600/0646
Title
Understanding the evolution of beauty retailing
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the retail sale of skin care products
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/600/0625
Title
Understanding the retail sale of skin care products
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the retail sale of perfumery products
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/600/0630
Title
Understanding the retail sale of perfumery products
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the retail sale of cosmetics
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/600/0640
Title
Understanding the retail sale of cosmetics
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the retail sale of nail care products
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/600/0633
Title
Understanding the retail sale of nail care products
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the retail sale of beauty products
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/600/0643
Title
Understanding the retail sale of beauty products
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
B4
Label
B4
Name
Grocery and Newspapers Units
Group Requirements
Learners may choose remaining optional unit credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
2
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Understanding the storage, monitoring and replenishment of fresh produce in a retail outlet
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/600/0653
Title
Understanding the storage, monitoring and replenishment of fresh produce in a retail outlet
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding the storage, monitoring and replenishment of chilled food items in a retail outlet
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/600/0654
Title
Understanding the storage, monitoring and replenishment of chilled food items in a retail outlet
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding how retailers sell National Lottery products and services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/600/0652
Title
Understanding how retailers sell National Lottery products and services
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
19
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding the features of different types of alcoholic beverages sold in retail outlets
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/600/0655
Title
Understanding the features of different types of alcoholic beverages sold in retail outlets
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
29
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understanding how retailers operate home delivery services for newspapers and magazines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/600/0651
Title
Understanding how retailers operate home delivery services for newspapers and magazines
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understanding how stocks of newspapers and magazines are controlled in retail outlets
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/600/0650
Title
Understanding how stocks of newspapers and magazines are controlled in retail outlets
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Unit Group
B5
Label
B5
Name
Garden Retail Units
Group Requirements
Learners may choose remaining optional unit credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
3
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Understanding plant nomenclature, terminology and identification
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/600/2663
Title
Understanding plant nomenclature, terminology and identification
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
38
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Understanding the control of pests and diseases which may affect plants in a retail outlet
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/600/2666
Title
Understanding the control of pests and diseases which may affect plants in a retail outlet
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the nature, uses and importance of product information in a retail outlet selling gardening products
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/600/2652
Title
Understanding the nature, uses and importance of product information in a retail outlet selling gardening products
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the management of delivery of plants into a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/600/2659
Title
Understanding the management of delivery of plants into a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding how the growth and development of plants is promoted and monitored in a retail outlet
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/600/2661
Title
Understanding how the growth and development of plants is promoted and monitored in a retail outlet
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
4
Barred Units
Barred UnitUnit
DescriptionSource UnitTarget Units
Understanding the handling of customer payments in a retail business (H/502/5797)Understanding how the smooth operation of a payment point is maintained (M/502/5799)
Understanding the management of stock in a retail business (L/502/5826)Understanding the control, receipt and storage of stock in a retail business (F/502/5810)
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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