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Retail is the UK's biggest private sector employer. The Diploma in Retail Business is a new qualification developed by leading retail and logistics employers that meets the demands of the sector and gives young people an insight into it.

Educational professionals will be responsible for bringing this exciting new qualification to life - working with employers and other partners in order to give students an insight into this diverse and dymanic with exciting career prospects.

In this section you will find a wealth of information to help you to deliver the course. It includes advice, tools and guidance on applying to deliver the Diploma, recruiting learners, sourcing local sector expertise and delivering the course in both the classroom and in work-related contexts.
You can download a toolkit for teaching professionals preparing to embed Functional Skills into the delivery of the Principal Learning in the Diploma in Retail Business at Foundation, Higher and Advanced levels.

A handbook to provide support for all practitioners delivering and planning to deliver the Diploma in Retail Business at Foundation, Higher and/or Advanced levels is available: it is particularly relevant for practitioners delivering the principal learning and project components. This handbook covers:

  • the vision and principles behind the Diploma in Retail Business
  • practical advice, exemplar scenarios and key information for delivering the Diploma in Retail Business at Foundation, Higher and Advanced levels
  • guidance for creating a meaningful and coherent holistic Diploma experience
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Skillsmart Retail Ltd  The Sector Skills Council for Retail
4th Floor  93 Newman Street  London W1T 3EZ  Phone 020 7462 5060  Fax 020 7462 5061

Skillsmart Retail is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (registered number 05137619). Registered office: 4th Floor 93 Newman Street London W1T 3EZ. VAT Reg no 927 532 317