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View Qualification : ABC Level 3 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
500/7442/8
Title
ABC Level 3 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
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
16
Min Credits at/above Level
14
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
106
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
124
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
106
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions
N/a
Structure Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 16 credits. This must include 10 credits at Level 3 from Group A plus 6 credits from Groups B and/or C, with a maximum of 2 credits at Level 2 from Group C. Unit J/502/0379 may contribute towards this qualification but ABC is not offering this unit.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 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
RK
Label
RK
Name
Qualification requirements
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 16 credits. This must include 10 credits from Group A plus 6 credits from Groups B and/or C, with a maximum of 2 credits from Group C.
Minimum Credit Value
16
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Level 3 Mandatory Units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits at Level 3 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
Title
Understanding customer service in the retail sector
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding the retail selling process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding the retail selling process
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding the management of risks to health and safety on the premises of a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding the management of risks to health and safety on the premises of a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding the development of personal and team effectiveness in a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding the development of personal and team effectiveness in a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
4
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Level 3 Optional Units
Group Requirements
Learners may choose any of these Level 3 units to make up the total credit.
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understanding security and loss prevention in a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding security and loss prevention in a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
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
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
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
Understanding how the effectiveness of store operations can be improved
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
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 the control of pests and diseases which may affect plants in a retail outlet
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
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 how the growth and development of plants is promoted and monitored in a retail outlet
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
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
Linked Unit
Understanding how retailers operate home delivery services for newspapers and magazines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
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 the nature, uses and importance of product information in a retail outlet selling gardening products
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
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
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
Unit Group
C
Label
C
Name
Level 2 Optional Units
Group Requirements
Learners may choose any of these Level 2 units to a maximum of 2 credits. Learners do not have to choose any units from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
2
Maximum Credit Value
2
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
1
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
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
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
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 how stocks of newspapers and magazines are controlled in retail outlets
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
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
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
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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