UAL Level 2 Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail

Subject Area Business
Age Group(s) 16-18 year olds

Course outline 

The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail typically includes: 

  • Fashion Industry Overview: Understanding industry structure and trends. 
  • Retail Operations: Store management, customer service, and merchandising. 
  • Fashion Marketing: Branding, promotions, and market research. 
  • Business Operations: Supply chain, inventory, and financial basics. 
  • Customer Experience: Service techniques and relationship management. 
  • Trend Analysis: Identifying and analysing fashion trends. 
  • Career Skills: Job application skills and exploring career paths. 
  • Project Work: Practical assignments and business planning. 

Entry requirements  

The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail typically has the following entry requirements: 

  • Age: This qualification is generally aimed at individuals aged 16 and over. 
  • Education: While formal qualifications are not always required, a basic understanding of fashion and retail concepts can be helpful. For those without prior qualifications, a strong interest in the fashion industry and retail may be considered. 
  • Skills and Experience: Some courses may require a basic level of literacy and numeracy. Experience or a keen interest in fashion and retail can also be advantageous. 
  • Application: You may need to submit an application form and possibly attend an interview or provide a personal statement demonstrating your interest and suitability for the course. 
  • UAL Level 2 Award in Fashion Business & Retail  

What can it lead to/ Progression?  

The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail can lead to: 

  • Further Education: Progress to Level 3 diplomas or higher education degrees in fashion or retail. 
  • Employment: Entry-level roles such as retail assistant, fashion assistant, or visual merchandiser. 
  • Specialized Training: Additional courses in areas like fashion buying, marketing, or digital media. 
  • Entrepreneurship: Opportunities to start your own fashion or retail business 

What does this qualification cover?  

Unit title GLH Assessment control Unit 3 Introduction to communication skills for fashion retail 60 Internal Assessment Unit 4 Exploring production and operations for fashion retail 60 Internal Assessment Unit 5 Exploring buying and selling for fashion retail 60 Internal Assessment Unit 6 Exploring business and marketing for fashion retail 60 Internal Assessment Unit 7 Exploring visual merchandising for fashion retail 60 Internal Assessment Unit 8 Personal project and presentation in fashion business and retail 120 Internal Assessment/ Externally Moderated Total Learning Hours 420. 

Course content 

UAL Level 2 Award in Fashion Business and Retail Mandatory units to be achieved: 2 Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 60 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 100 Total Credits: 10 Unit title GLH Assessment control Unit 1 Introduction to fashion retail 30 Internal Assessment Unit 2 Introduction to contextual research for fashion retail 30 Internal Assessment Total Learning Hours 60 The Level 2 Award in Fashion Business and Retail is made up of two mandatory units.  

Assessment

Students must complete Units 1 and 2 of the Award, in addition to Units 3-8 to achieve the Diploma. Units 1 to 7 are internally assessed and internally moderated. Unit 8 is internally assessed, internally moderated and externally moderated. 

Is there an interview? 

Yes 

Equipment Required? 

There are no specific resource requirements for this qualification. 


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