Retail apprenticeships set you up for various roles in the retail industry, may it be sales or management or logistics. Retail apprenticeships used to only be available at level 2 and 3 since they are aimed at school levers. However, now that more and more people are seeing apprenticeships as an alternative to university there are level 4/5/6 and 7 apprenticeships being developed.
Similar to other apprenticeships you will work and study. This will enable you to grasp an understanding of what each team in the retail industry involves. You can start from level 2 and go up to level 6/7 where you will end up in a management role once qualified. However, if you already have qualifications up to A-levels then you can start at level 4 or higher. Retail apprenticeships can be found in all sectors from fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) to fashion to automobile to food. These apprenticeships can be found in all levels of the company, so there will always be something for everyone.
Level 2: You will also need to be at least 16 years old and living in the country you are applying.
Level 3: You will need to be at least 16 years old, living in the country and have at least 5 GCSE at grades A*-C (9-4) including Maths and English.
Level 4/5: You will need to be at least 16 years old, living in the country and have a level 3 qualification in the sector you are applying too or equivalent (i.e. A-levels).
Level 6/7: You will need to be at least 16 years old, living in the country and have a level 4/5 qualification in the sector you are applying too or equivalent (i.e. A-levels, note the grade requirements will be higher than level 4/5 entry).
Regardless of what GCSEs you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain GCSEs will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of GCSEs which will help you with retail apprenticeship:
Higher level apprenticeships may need A-level qualifications to enter, however, regardless of what A-levels you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain A-levels will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of A-levels which will help you with retail apprenticeship:
The duration of the apprenticeship course will vary depending on the level you are in, below is a list of various levels and their normal duration:
Every apprenticeship will be enjoyable and suit different personalities, below is a list of characteristics and personalities which will enjoy an retail apprenticeship:
Retail has many topics that need to be covered, below is a list of the topics that will be in the curriculums of each level.
Level 2:
Level 3:
Level 4/5, similar to previous level topics but more advanced, note everything in level 2 and 3 will apply to level 4 as well:
Level 6/7, similar to previous level topics but more advanced, note everything in level 2, 3, 4 and 5 will apply to level 6/7 as well. In level 6/7 you will be looking at bigger areas and at the bigger picture so will be involved in the wider company much more.
Retail allows you too apply to different industries, below is a list of them:
Retail apprenticeship allows you to apply to a different roles, below is a list of them:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Level 4/5:
Level 6/7:
As a Retail student or graduate you will usually work 40 hours a week. The salary you will get will vary on your experience and which sector you go into, below is the average expected salaries:
