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View Qualification : City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (Beauty) (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/4820/7
Title
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (Beauty) (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
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
08-Mar-2012
Operational Start Date
01-May-2012
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
B1. Prepare for further learning or training, B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Total Credits
16
Min Credits at/above Level
16
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
134
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
134
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
0
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
E-assessment, Multiple Choice Examination, Written Examination
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
Learners must achieve all four mandatory units from Group A and two optional units from Group B (minimum of 6 credits). A total credit value of 16 must be gained to achieve this qualification.
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
OG
Label
OG
Name
Overarching Group
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 16 credits to gain the qualification.
Minimum Credit Value
16
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 achieve 10 credits from Group A.
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 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
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
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
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
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 6 credits from optional group B.
Minimum Credit Value
6
Maximum Credit Value
6
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Understanding the evolution of beauty retailing
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
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
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
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
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
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
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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