This programme is developed around a planned combination of learning outcomes that will provide learners with the fundamental knowledge and applied competence in wholesale and retail operations to embark upon on a formal journey to acquiring critical foundational and operational skills in the wholesale and retail sector.

The Wholesale and Retail sector buys and sells a wide range of products and stock from manufacturers and delivers it to the end user. Throughout this process a variety of skills are crucial. This qualification is designed to addresses skills and competencies that enable learners to access the Wholesale and Retail operations industry. It will provide the necessary skills and abilities for people engaged in various Wholesale and Retail operations functions.

The learner will be able to complete basic business functions, learn to interact with customers and solve problems, as well as plan his/her own self-development.

Whether you are an individual looking to further a career in logistics and supply chain disciplines or the wholesale and retail industry or a business executive responsible for your workforce’s development and training – we can help you with your learning and development requirements.

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This qualification is designed to be accessible and flexible. The basic entry requirements are appropriate, foundational competencies in Literacy, Numeracy and Interpersonal skills.

This programme is delivered through contact sessions that will provide the learner with the interpersonal support for learning to take place.

Furthermore, a workplace component will allow the learner to apply knowledge gained in a workplace environment.

This programme can be completed over a minimum duration of one year and a maximum of two.

Learners will gain skills, such as the following:

• Counting stock for a stock-take
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment in a distribution centre
• Processing payments at Point of Sales (POS) 
• Recording transactions

The programme consists of the following compulsory modules

Define the core concepts of Wholesale and Retail

Complete basic business calculations

Count stock for a stock-take

Interact with Customers

Maintain a safe and secure Wholesale and Retail environment 

Mark merchandise and maintain displays

Implement promotional instructions 

5 Compulsory Numeracy Skills Modules

Apply inbound contact centre operations within a commercial environment 

Record transactions  

Process payment at a Point of Sale (POS)

4 Compulsory Communications Skills Modules