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View Qualification : EDEXCEL Level 1 Certificate in Retail Skills (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
500/8030/1
Title
EDEXCEL Level 1 Certificate in Retail Skills (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 1
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 2
Regulation Start Date
01-Jan-2010
Operational Start Date
01-Jan-2010
Operational End Date
31-Dec-2011
Certification End Date
31-Dec-2012
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
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice'
Sub Purpose
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
Total Credits
19
Min Credits at/above Level
19
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
116
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
123
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
116
Barring Classification Code
BC3
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions
N/A
Structure Requirements
To complete this qualification, candidates must achieve a minimum of 19 credits. A minimum of 12 credits must be achieved at Level 1, of which 7 credits will come from the mandatory unit E.03. A minimum of 5 credits must come from the Level 1 optional units (Group B). A maximum of 7 credits may be taken from Level 2 (Groups C and D). A maximum of one Institute of Customer Service unit may be taken (Group D). Mandatory unit (7 credits): E.03 Work effectively in your retail team plus a minimum of 5 credits must come from Group B, and a maximum of 7 credits may be taken from: Group C and/or a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 unit from Group D
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
CGM 0
Label
CGM 0
Name
CompoundGroup Mandatory 0
Group Requirements
CompoundGroup Mandatory 0
Minimum Credit Value
19
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
Ma
Label
Ma
Name
Unit E.03
Group Requirements
Minimum Credit Value
7
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Work effectively in your retail team
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Work effectively in your retail team
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
38
Unit Credit Value
7
Compound Group
O
Label
O
Name
Optional units
Group Requirements
Minimum Credit Value
12
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Compound Group
02
Label
02
Name
Groups B, C and D
Group Requirements
Minimum Credit Value
12
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Group B
Group Requirements
Minimum Credit Value
5
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Move goods and materials manually in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Move goods and materials manually in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Keep stock at required levels in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Keep stock at required levels in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Process donated goods for resale or recycling in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Process donated goods for resale or recycling in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Contribute to food safety in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Contribute to food safety in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Help to keep the retail unit secure
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Help to keep the retail unit secure
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Help to maintain health and safety in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Help to maintain health and safety in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
34
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Keep the retail environment clean and hygienic _non-food_
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Keep the retail environment clean and hygienic _non-food_
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Load orders for despatch from a retail store to customers
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Load orders for despatch from a retail store to customers
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Provide a counter/take-away service
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Provide a counter/take-away service
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
7
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Contribute to monitoring and maintaining ease of shopping in a retail sales area
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Contribute to monitoring and maintaining ease of shopping in a retail sales area
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Wrap and pack goods for customers in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Wrap and pack goods for customers in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
C
Label
C
Name
Group C
Group Requirements
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
7
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Receive goods and materials into storage in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Receive goods and materials into storage in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Put goods and materials into storage in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Put goods and materials into storage in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Keep stock on sale at required levels in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Keep stock on sale at required levels in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Process customer orders for goods in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Process customer orders for goods in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Process returned goods and materials in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Process returned goods and materials in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Prepare products for sale to customers in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Prepare products for sale to customers in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Process bake-off products for sale in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Process bake-off products for sale in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
28
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Receive driver-controlled deliveries of motor fuel on a forecourt
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Receive driver-controlled deliveries of motor fuel on a forecourt
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
29
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Control deliveries of motor fuel on a forecourt
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Control deliveries of motor fuel on a forecourt
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
29
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Pick products in a retail store to fulfil customer orders
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Pick products in a retail store to fulfil customer orders
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Check stock levels and sort out problems with stock levels in a retail store
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Check stock levels and sort out problems with stock levels in a retail store
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Display stock to promote sales to customers in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Display stock to promote sales to customers in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
34
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Maximise product sales in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Maximise product sales in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Provide information and advice to customers in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Provide information and advice to customers in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
34
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Process payments for purchases in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Process payments for purchases in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
41
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Process payments and credit applications for purchases in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Process payments and credit applications for purchases in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
51
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Process cash and credit transactions in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Process cash and credit transactions in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
51
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Promote loyalty schemes to customers in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote loyalty schemes to customers in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
34
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Follow guidelines for planning and preparing visual merchandising displays
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Follow guidelines for planning and preparing visual merchandising displays
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
33
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Order graphic materials for visual merchandising displays
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Order graphic materials for visual merchandising displays
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Process the self-service dispensing and purchase of motor fuel on a forecourt
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Process the self-service dispensing and purchase of motor fuel on a forecourt
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
43
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Establish customer needs and provide advice regarding tiling products
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Establish customer needs and provide advice regarding tiling products
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
29
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Advise customers upon measuring and planning for the fixing of tiles
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Advise customers upon measuring and planning for the fixing of tiles
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
39
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Advise customers upon the fixing of tiles
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Advise customers upon the fixing of tiles
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
39
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Maintain a display of cut flowers in a retail store
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Maintain a display of cut flowers in a retail store
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Cash up in a retail store
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cash up in a retail store
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
11
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Provide service to customers in the dressing room of a retail store
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Provide service to customers in the dressing room of a retail store
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
9
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Promote the store's credit card to customers
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote the store's credit card to customers
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Help customers to apply for the store's credit card and associated insurance products
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Help customers to apply for the store's credit card and associated insurance products
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Promote sales of food or drink products by offering samples to customers
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote sales of food or drink products by offering samples to customers
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Deliver retail products to the customer's premises
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Deliver retail products to the customer's premises
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Help to keep the retail unit secure
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Help to keep the retail unit secure
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Prepare newspapers and magazines for return to the merchandiser
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Prepare newspapers and magazines for return to the merchandiser
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Check the accuracy of records of hours worked in a retail store
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Check the accuracy of records of hours worked in a retail store
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Help to maintain health and safety in a retail environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Help to maintain health and safety in a retail environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Help customers to choose delicatessen products in a retail outlet
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Help customers to choose delicatessen products in a retail outlet
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Portion delicatessen products in a retail outlet to meet individual customers' requirements
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Portion delicatessen products in a retail outlet to meet individual customers' requirements
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
6
Unit Group
D
Label
D
Name
Group D
Group Requirements
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
1
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support Customer Service Improvements
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support Customer Service Improvements
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Resolve Customer Service Problems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Resolve Customer Service Problems
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
6
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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