- Applicants should have Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
- Mathematics at ordinary level is desirable
- Mature Applicants welcome
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable
Certificate in Retail and Merchandising
The QQI Level 5 Certificate Retail and Merchandising is an exciting new course in Rathmines College with modules designed to link to the retail sector and online selling. Two specific modules – Retail Selling and Customer Care – will allow our students, and graduates to progress to a career in the large retail sector in Ireland and abroad.
Course requirements
Course modules
- Retail Selling
- Customer Service
- Retail Administration
- Retail Display
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
- Communications
- Maths (Optional)
- European Language (Optional)
Educational Progression
Students who complete the one-year QQI Level 5 Retail and Merchandising course progress through the CAO system to Higher Education courses in Trinity College Dublin, UCD, DCU, Maynooth University, TU Dublin, National College of Ireland and IADT.
On successful completion of this course students have the opportunity to progress within Rathmines College to QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business, QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business – Legal and the Rathmines College Professional Accounting courses where they may choose from a range of ACCA and ATI accredited courses.
Work Experience
Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place.
The module Personal and Professional Development may be taught instead of Work Experience.
Career Opportunites
Students who successfully complete this course are equipped to seek employment in a range of retail outlets – shops and online.
Course fees
Deposit
€50
QQI Exam Fees
€50
Course Fee
€100
Total
€200
