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View Qualification : NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Retail Knowledge (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/5744/0
Title
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Retail Knowledge (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
National Open College Network
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
28-May-2012
Operational Start Date
01-Jul-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
37
Min Credits at/above Level
29
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
256
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
295
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
256
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions

N/A

Structure Requirements
The learner must achieve a total of 37 credits. 22 credits must be taken from Mandatory Group A. 7 credits must be taken from Mandatory Group B. The remaining 8 credits can be taken from any units in Mandatory Group B and/or Optional Group C. A maximum of 8 credits can be taken at Level 2.
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
QS
Label
QS
Name
Qualification Structure
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a total of 37 credits. 22 credits must be taken from Mandatory Group A. 7 credits must be taken from Mandatory Group B. The remaining 8 credits can be taken from any units in Mandatory Group B and/or Optional Group C.
Minimum Credit Value
37
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
3
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
MA
Label
MA
Name
Mandatory Group A
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve 22 credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
22
Maximum Credit Value
22
Minimum Subcomponents
8
Maximum Subcomponents
8
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understanding the development of personal and team effectiveness in a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/5787
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
Linked Unit
Understanding the retail selling process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/5807
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
F/502/5824
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 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 customer service in the retail sector
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/5803
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 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
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 security and loss prevention in a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/5818
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
Unit Group
MB
Label
MB
Name
Mandatory Group B
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 7 credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
7
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
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 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 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 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
Linked Unit
The Principles of Food Safety Supervision for Retail
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/0379
Title
The Principles of Food Safety Supervision for Retail
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
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
Unit Group
OC
Label
OC
Name
Optional Group C
Group Requirements
The learner can select 8 credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
2
Maximum Credit Value
8
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
4
Mandatory Within Group
No
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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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