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NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Retail (RQF)

Awarding Body: ncfe

NCFE is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.

Unit Structure

Overview

The aim of the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Retail is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of skills required for a business in the retail sector. This Level 3 Business Course provides you with a general understanding of the business environment, as well as in-depth information on visual merchandising in the retail environment, buyer’s behavior in sales, storage of goods in retail, branding, and promotion in a retail business. The course is accredited by UK OFQUAL and is delivered 100% online with tutor support.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 3 Online Business course is designed to be completed in a maximum of 6 months. However, we provide flexible online study, meaning you can potentially finish it in as little as 4 months. The Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Retail is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Our online tutor support is there to support you should you need assistance at any point.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this Level 3 Business Course are internally verified by our qualified assessors and externally verified by NCFE. This course is criterion-referenced, based on specific learning outcomes to enhance a wide range of retail business and entrepreneurship knowledge and skills related to functioning within a business environment. Each unit is graded using the following structure; Not Yet Achieved, Pass, Merit, and Distinction.

Progression

Successful completion of this Level 3 Business Course enables learners to get direct entry into the Level 4 Business Diplomas, such as the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management and the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business. As this Diploma is regulated and approved by OFQUAL (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulations), learners will also be able to get entry into higher level of studies in various fields at university or HE colleges. Completion will also give learners UCAS points, depending on your grade. Learners get: 24 for a pass, 48 for a merit, 72 for a distinction, and 84 for a distinction*. 

Quick Enquiry

  • Eligibility Criteria

    For entry into this course, students must meet the following criteria:
    • NCFE Level 3 Diplomas can be offered to students aged 16 and above. We do not specify learning requirements for such qualifications. However, students may find it useful if they have already achieved a Level 2 qualification.
    • We ensure that students admitted to the program have the capability to undertake the assessment and learning criteria.
    • This course is offered in English only.

  • English language requirement

    Learners are expected to have English language proficiency of CEFR Level B2, this can be met in any one the following ways:
    1. Being a native English language speaker
    2. Having achieved an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
    3. Having had your last two years of schooling in English
    4. Passing our online English language test

Full Payment
Monthly Instalment

Standard

£490
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 6 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£540
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 6 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£590
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 6 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £10
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Standard

£564
  • £56.35/Month
  • No. of instalments
    10
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 6 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£620
  • £61.99/Month
  • No. of instalments
    10
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 6 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£676
  • £56.35/Month
  • No. of instalments
    12
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 6 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £10
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Awarding body fee of £156 is payable by the learner to the awarding organisation within 14 days of starting the course. This will be collected from the learner and passed on to the awarding organisation for registration and certification purposes. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.

Why choose BSLM?

Instant Access to VLE

You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.

Expert Tutor Support

Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.

Accredited Certification

You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be employed to take the qualification?

Not at all; this is a knowledge-based course.

What is the equivalence of this course of qualification?

What this course is equivalent to :

  • A Level
  • Level 3 Award, certificate and Diploma
  • level 3 ESOL
  • access to higher education diploma
  • Level 3 National Certificate and Diploma
  • Level 3 NVQ
For whom this qualification is ideal?

This qualification is perfect for Learners who wish to master the fundamental abilities needed to function well in a business environment and provides them with knowledge of business culture and responsibilities. This course offers learners the chance to study how to manage and enhance their own performance in a corporate environment as well as to build the skills necessary to solve problems, communicate, and work effectively with others.

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2 reviews for NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Retail (RQF)

  1. Adam Marshall

    Great series of study resources. Easy to understand guides. The tutor was cooperative. Fantastic job, BSLM!

  2. Andrew Donnelly

    A very useful course which equips learners with the insight of merchandising, promotion, branding, and storage of retail goods.

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Teachers training up to postgraduate level, assessment and quality assurance, management and leadership training.

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