BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma in Business (Retail)

This vocationally related, full time, two year course, covers a wide range of key retail business topics suitable for those seeking careers in the retail industry, commerce, administration, or wanting to progress to higher education. At the FRA this course is set in a fashion retail context and draws on its specialist expertise in this industry.

This established national and internationally recognised qualification is an alternative to A levels and assists with entry to university, other further education studies and employment. On successful completion, this BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is equivalent to 3 A levels.

Course Duration

2 years

Selection Process

To assess your suitability for this course, the selection process will include an application. If this is successful an interview will follow, where one or more members of the course team will see you. This will allow us to gain a good idea of your self motivation and commitment, as well as interest in the business and fashion retail industry. It will also give you an opportunity to ask questions about the course.

Structure

Your lessons will involve group and individual activities, presentations, tutor input, independent research, projects, discussions, role plays etc. Realistic work experience will be arranged using our industry network. The course is 100% course work assessed and assessments for each unit include projects, portfolios, presentations, group work and reports.

The course is full time and students are expected to attend all lessons. Emphasis is placed on good attendance and studentship. Independent study time is assigned in between classes so students can carry out their course work and assignments.

Units Include

The subjects covered will be:

• The Business Environment

• Business Resources

• Introduction to Marketing

• Business Communication

• Understanding Retailing

• Visual Merchandising

• Fashion Retailing

• Food Retailing

• Supply Chain and Stock Management

• Business Project Management

• Supporting Business Activities

Careers, Prospects and What Next?

This BTEC National Diploma will be well suited to gain employment in a variety of retail related areas, in particular fashion retail. Amongst these are store and head office administration, administrative assistants for buying, merchandising, PR and marketing departments, store management trainee positions and junior visual merchandising assistants. Alternatively it will assist you in gaining entry into Higher Education in a range of fields such as business, management, retail and business administration.