Qualification details

ABC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail

Qualification summary

This qualification aims to:
• Enable learners to develop knowledge, understanding and applied skills of specialist fashion retail management.
• Encourage progression by assisting in the development of knowledge, understanding and skills that learners will need to access further or higher education or to enter employment.
• Encourage an evaluative approach to personal and professional development.

Qualification details

500/4261/0
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
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English
Learners who successfully gain the ABC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail can progress to:

• Other Level 3 Fashion Qualifications
• Employment on a management training programme within a Fashion Retail Company
• New business start up or other employment
• Retail Fashion Management Foundation Degree or Honours Degree or associated HE programmes
Personal Shopper
Retail Assistant
Retail Buyer
Retail Manager
Retail Merchandiser
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.1  Retailing and Wholesaling
600
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Portfolio of Evidence
Unit 5 (Professional Development in Retail Management) provides the basis for independent assessment achieved through the learner's Statement of Intent and linked to the final major project. This project is internally set, independently assessed, with external moderation by ABC.
For successful completion of the ABC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail 9 units are required. Learners must complete all 5 mandatory units in Group A and 4 optional units from Group B.
  • A  -  Mandatory
    • Y/103/2382 - Management skills for retail
    • H/501/8929 - Store operations for retail
    • Y/501/8846 - Buying and merchandising for fashion retail
    • K/103/2385 - Visual merchandising for successful fashion retail
    • M/103/2386 - Professional development in retail management
  • B  -  Optional