| 1 | Know how to check the level of stock on sale in a retail environment | 1.1 | show that they know why the store needs to carry the right levels of stock |
| 1.2 | show that they know why the quality of stock needs checking regularly |
| 1.3 | show that they know the maximum and minimum levels of stock that need to be on display |
| 1.4 | show that they know the factors that can affect demand for stock, and how to work out how often to check stock levels |
| 1.5 | show that they know how to plan and organise their time so that they check stock at suitable intervals |
| 1.6 | show that they know how to use the stock control system to identify current stock levels, the stock levels needed and any shortfalls in stock |
| 1.7 | show that they know how to identify unsaleable stock |
| 1.8 | show that they know how to deal with unsaleable stock |
| 1.9 | show that they know how to update the stock control system to reflect changes in stock levels |
| 2 | Know how to replenish stock on sale in a retail environment | 2.1 | show that they know how to use the stock control system to identify the types and quantities of stock to order |
| 2.2 | show that they know how to prepare and send orders for stock, and why they should do so accurately and at the right times |
| 2.3 | show that they know how to prepare different types of stock for sale |
| 2.4 | show that they know company procedures for getting rid of packaging waste |
| 2.5 | show that they know how to decide when to move stock to the sales floor and the arrangements to make for moving stock |
| 2.6 | show that they know why stock needs rotating |
| 2.7 | show that they know how to rotate stock correctly and without disturbing other people any more than needed |
| 2.8 | show that they know why they should regularly check demand for stock |
| 2.9 | show that they know and understand the factors that can affect demand |
| 2.10 | show that they know who to approach with suggestions for changes to the levels of stock carried |
| 2.11 | show that they know how to present a clearly reasoned case for changing the levels of stock carried |
| 3 | Check the level of stock on sale in a retail environment | 3.1 | use the stock control system to identify current stock levels, the stock levels needed and any shortfalls in stock |
| 3.2 | work out how often to check stock so that there will be enough time to replace stocks before they run out |
| 3.3 | check stock levels at suitable intervals |
| 3.4 | tell the right person promptly when stock needs replacing |
| 3.5 | notice when stock is no longer saleable, promptly remove it from sale and update the stock control system |
| 4 | Replenish stock on sale in a retail environment | 4.1 | order enough stock to maintain the correct levels |
| 4.2 | prepare stock for sale within the time allowed |
| 4.3 | arrange for stock to be moved to the sales floor when it is needed |
| 4.4 | rotate stock correctly and with the least possible disturbance to other people |
| 4.5 | follow company procedures for getting rid of packaging waste |
| 4.6 | update the stock control system promptly, accurately and completely |
| 4.7 | notice changes in demand for stock and decide what stock levels are suitable |
| 4.8 | suggest realistic changes to the right person and give reasons for their recommendations |